Description
Create vibrant and eco-friendly flower suncatchers using DIY bioplastics. Perfect project for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of corn oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Wax paper
- Cookie cutters (flower shapes)
- Rolling pin
- Paintbrush (optional)
- Scissors (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bioplastic mixture by combining cornstarch, vinegar, and corn oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture until it thickens, avoiding lumps.
- Divide the mixture into bowls and add food coloring to each.
- Mix until the colors are smooth and vibrant.
- Place a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the colored bioplastic to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out flower shapes using cookie cutters.
- Lift the shapes and place them on another sheet of wax paper to dry.
- Allow them to dry completely, which may take a few hours to overnight.
- Use string or thread to hang the suncatchers in a sunny window.
Notes
Consider mixing colors or adding glitter for extra fun. Make sure to store suncatchers in a dry place.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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