Description
Brighten your space with colorful DIY glue suncatchers that are fun and easy to make using simple materials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white glue (like Elmer’s)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Wax paper or plastic sheet
- Bowl and spoon
- Craft items (like glitter, beads, or confetti) – optional
- Scissors
- Paintbrush or sponge (optional for spreading)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down newspaper or a plastic covering to catch any spills and gather all your materials.
- Mix the Glue and Color: In a bowl, squeeze out about a cup of white glue, add several drops of food coloring, and mix thoroughly.
- Create Your Design: Lay a piece of wax paper flat, use a spoon or paintbrush to pour or spread the mixed glue onto the wax paper in desired shapes.
- Add Extra Texture: Sprinkle glitter, beads, or confetti onto the wet glue for sparkle.
- Let It Dry: Allow your suncatcher to dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area.
- Cut and Hang: Once dry, carefully peel off the wax paper, cut into shapes if desired, and hang in a sunny window.
Notes
Experiment with different food colorings and shapes for unique designs. Use cookie cutters for templates or layer colors for complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 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