Description
Create beautiful, eco-friendly suncatchers using bioplastic made from natural ingredients, perfect for brightening up any space.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- Food coloring (optional)
- Wax paper
- Cookie cutters or various shapes for cutting
- Paintbrush (for applying food coloring)
- A pot for cooking
Instructions
- In a pot, combine cornstarch, water, vinegar, and corn syrup. Stir until smooth.
- Place the pot on medium heat and continuously stir until the mixture thickens (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in food coloring if desired.
- On wax paper, pour the mixture to about 1/4 inch thick, and use cookie cutters to create shapes while warm. Allow to cool and harden.
- Once dried, carefully peel the shapes off, and hang them in windows to catch sunlight.
Notes
Consider mixing different colors for vibrant effects and incorporating natural materials for unique textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- 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