Description
Create beautiful blue crayon flower suncatchers that brighten windows with artistic flair. Perfect for all ages, this project explores color blending and design.
Ingredients
- Blue crayons (various shades)
- Wax paper
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Scissors
- Flower templates (optional)
- Black construction paper (for outlines)
- Hole punch (optional)
- String or ribbon (for hanging)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Area: Set up a clean, flat workspace and lay down newspaper.
- Shave the Crayons: Use a sharpener or knife to shave the blue crayons into small flakes.
- Create Your Design: Spread wax paper on a flat surface and sprinkle the crayon shavings onto one piece.
- Iron the Layers: Place another layer of wax paper over the shavings and carefully iron at a low setting.
- Cut & Assemble: Once cooled, peel the layers apart and cut out flower shapes. Glue black construction paper outlines if desired.
- Add a Hanging Mechanism: Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top and thread string or ribbon to hang.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes for unique designs. These suncatchers can last for several months with proper care.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg