Description
Create vibrant and eco-friendly bioplastic suncatchers that brighten your home and engage your creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- ½ cup of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Wax paper
- Oven or a sunny window for drying
- Cookie cutters or molds
- Paintbrush (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix cornstarch, vinegar, and corn syrup over medium heat until thickened.
- Divide the mixture into bowls, adding food coloring to each until desired shades are achieved.
- Lay wax paper on a flat surface and shape the mixture using cookie cutters or by hand, ensuring holes are created for hanging.
- Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C) and bake the suncatchers on wax paper for 30-60 minutes until dry and firm, or let dry in a sunny window for 1-2 days.
Notes
Experiment with different shapes, colors, and even natural juices for coloring. Add eco-friendly glitter for extra sparkle!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A