Description
Create vibrant and personalized suncatchers using blue crayons and wax paper. Perfect for all ages, this craft project brightens up any space.
Ingredients
- Blue crayons (variety of shades)
- Wax paper
- Iron and ironing board
- Scissors
- Optional: Black marker, string or ribbon for hanging
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a flat, heat-resistant surface and gather all materials for easy access.
- Shaving the Crayons: Use a pencil sharpener or knife to shave your blue crayons into fine shavings.
- Layering the Wax Paper: Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size, preferably larger than the final shape of the suncatcher, and place one on the ironing board.
- Create the Shavings Layer: Sprinkle the blue crayon shavings onto the center of the wax paper layer.
- Seal the Suncatcher: Carefully place the second piece of wax paper on top of the shavings and press down to create a seal.
- Ironing Process: Set the iron on low heat with no steam, cover with a cloth, and iron until the crayon shavings melt.
- Cutting Your Design: Once cooled, cut your suncatcher into fun shapes like hearts or stars.
- Hanging Your Suncatcher: Use a black marker for details and attach string or ribbon for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with different crayon colors and add glitter for extra sparkle. Supervise children during ironing for safety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- 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