You make cotton candy by pouring granulated sugar into a specialized machine that uses heat to melt the crystals into liquid sugar. The molten sugar is forced out through tiny spinneret holes by centrifugal force, instantly cooling into delicate web like threads in the air. You then catch and gather these fine sugar strands using a paper cone or stick by spinning it around the rim of the bowl. This fun carnival treat requires a dedicated cotton candy maker to achieve the correct fluffy texture.