Description
Create colorful crayon suncatchers to brighten your home and teach kids about color and light.
Ingredients
- Old crayons (variety of colors)
- Clear plastic sheets (like transparency film or contact paper)
- Grater or sharpener (for shredding crayons)
- Iron or hairdryer (for melting crayons)
- Parchment paper
- Scissors
- Craft knife (for cutting shapes)
- Optional: Cookie cutters (for different shapes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crayons: Gather an assortment of crayons and peel off the wrappers.
- Shred the Crayons: Use a grater or a crayon sharpener to create fine crayon shavings.
- Arrange the Shavings: Spread the crayon shavings evenly onto a clear plastic sheet.
- Melt the Shavings: Place a second plastic sheet on top, sandwiching the shavings. Use an iron set on low (with parchment paper on top) or a hairdryer to melt the wax.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the melted crayon to cool completely. Cut out desired shapes using scissors or a craft knife.
- Hang Your Suncatcher: Use tape or suction cups to hang the beautiful suncatchers in a sunny window.
Notes
Experiment with color mixing and different shapes for unique designs. Enhance with glitter for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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