Description
Transform simple ingredients into stunning eco-friendly suncatchers that brighten up any window.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking sheet or silicone mat
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Cookie cutters (optional)
- Paintbrush (optional for adding details)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, and 1 cup of cornstarch. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat. Divide into separate bowls for each color and add food coloring.
- Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C). Spread the colored mixtures onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and allow the suncatchers to dry for 2-3 hours until completely hard.
- Hang your suncatchers in windows using string or suction cups to enjoy the colorful light displays!
Notes
Experiment with shapes and colors. Try using natural dyes for coloring or adding biodegradable glitter for a magical touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Eco-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- 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