in Ontario, California, makes mesmerizing, tiny pillow candy.

The shop makes more than 100 pounds of pillow drops per day,

and sometimes more depending on the season.

The skill requires some muscle and a gentle drop.

First, sugar, corn syrup, and water are brought to a boil.

A candy thermometer keeps track of the temperature.

The mixture is poured onto a surface

where it forms a candy sheet.

While the candy sheet is still hot,

the confectioner begins flipping and folding it

for several minutes.

They add flavor and coloring, and the kneading begins.

Next, they stretch the candy.

The candymaker layers all the flavors into a block.

They stretch and roll it until a beautiful rope forms

with all the flavors.

They cut the rope,

place it in the press, and push it down.

And finally, they do the pillow drop.

Pillow drop with one rope, two ropes,

three ropes, even four!