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DIY Sun Catcher


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sun catcher
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create a beautiful DIY sun catcher to brighten up your space with colorful light and engage in a fun craft project suitable for all ages.


Ingredients

  • Clear plastic or glass (like an old CD, transparency sheet, or glass jar lid)
  • Colored tissue paper or glass paints
  • Scissors
  • Glue (preferably clear-drying)
  • String or fishing line (for hanging)
  • Hole punch (optional)
  • Paint brushes (if using glass paint)
  • Wax paper (for drying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Choose your base material (CD or jar lid) and ensure it’s clean. If using a transparency sheet, cut it to your desired size.
  2. Create your design: Cut colored tissue paper into various shapes (squares, circles, or abstract designs) and arrange them.
  3. Apply the tissue paper: Use glue to attach the tissue paper onto one side of the base material, ensuring edges are glued down.
  4. Seal your design (optional): If using glass paints, apply a thin layer to cover gaps and let it dry on wax paper for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Add hanging mechanism: Punch a hole at the top of your design and thread string or fishing line through it for hanging.
  6. Hang and enjoy: Find a perfect spot to hang your sun catcher and enjoy the colorful patterns.

Notes

Customize colors, swap materials for variation, and add accents like beads or charms for extra decoration.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sun catcher
  • 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