Description
Create beautiful and colorful suncatchers using simple materials and white school glue, perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
- White school glue (or clear glue)
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Plastic drop cloth or old newspaper
- Scissors
- Paintbrush or toothpick
- Optional: Glitter, sequins, or small beads
Instructions
- Lay down a plastic drop cloth or old newspaper to protect your work surface.
- Assemble all your materials in one place for easy access.
- In a small bowl, combine white school glue with a few drops of food coloring or liquid watercolor. Stir until the color is evenly mixed.
- On a piece of wax paper, outline shapes or designs with the colored glue using a paintbrush or toothpick.
- Fill in your outlined shapes with glue, using varying amounts for depth. Add glitter or sequins if desired.
- Let suncatchers dry completely for several hours or overnight.
- Once dried, carefully peel the designs off the wax paper and trim any excess glue if necessary.
- Choose a window where sunlight can shine through and use tape or a suction cup to hang your art.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and shapes. Consider making themed suncatchers for seasons or holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Crafting
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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