Description
Create beautiful, eco-friendly suncatchers using a simple bioplastic recipe that blends creativity with sustainability.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Wax paper
- Cookie cutters or molds
- Scissors
- String or yarn (for hanging)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine corn starch, water, and vinegar. Stir continuously over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Add Color: If desired, add food coloring and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour and Set: Place wax paper on a flat surface, pour the mixture, and spread it evenly. Cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Drying Process: Let the suncatchers dry for 24-48 hours in a warm area.
- Finish Up: Gently peel off the wax paper and trim rough edges if necessary.
- Hang and Enjoy: Use string or yarn to hang the suncatchers in a sunny window.
Notes
Experiment with different shapes and colors, and consider adding dried flowers for decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 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