Description
Create stunning, eco-friendly suncatchers using simple kitchen ingredients while teaching kids about sustainability.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Wax paper or silicone mat
- Cookie cutters (optional)
- Paintbrushes (optional, for detail work)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of corn starch with 1 cup of water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and divide the mixture for coloring.
- Add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Pour colored mixture onto wax paper or silicone mat in shapes or designs.
- Allow to dry for 24-48 hours until firm, then peel off.
Notes
Experiment with natural dyes and add glitter for extra flair. Use a clear sealant for durability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Eco-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Variable
- 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