Description
Create beautiful and eco-friendly bioplastic suncatchers that brighten your space with vibrant colors. Perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of corn oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Wax paper
- Cooking spray
- Cookie cutters (optional)
- Paintbrush (for applying color)
- Scissors
- Baking tray
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, vinegar, and corn oil until well combined. Stir in food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Cook the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Shape the Suncatchers: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Drop dollops onto wax paper or use cookie cutters to create shapes. Optionally, brush on more food coloring.
- Dry the Mixture: Preheat oven to 175°F (80°C) and bake for 15-25 minutes until hardened.
- Cut and Display: Cool completely, peel off wax paper, and trim edges if needed. Hang in a sunny window to enjoy the light display.
Notes
Customize shapes, add textures with leaves or glitter, and experiment with natural dyes. Safe for children with adult supervision.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eco-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg