Description
Create vibrant and whimsical lava lamp style suncatchers that add color and light to any space. Perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
- Clear plastic or glass plates
- Acrylic paints or permanent markers
- Clear drying glue (or Mod Podge)
- Small beads or glitter (optional)
- Paintbrushes
- Water
- Clear plastic sheets or baking sheets
- Scissors
- String or fishing line for hanging
- Paint palette or plastic tray for mixing colors
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Area: Find a clean, flat surface to work on and lay down newspaper or a plastic cover to catch spills.
- Create Your Base: Clean the clear plastic or glass plate with a glass cleaner.
- Mix Your Colors: In a paint palette, mix acrylic paints with a little water to achieve a thinner consistency.
- Apply the Color: Use a paintbrush to swirl the paint onto the plate, experimenting with different patterns.
- Add Details: Sprinkle small beads or glitter onto the wet paint for extra texture.
- Drying Time: Leave the suncatcher to dry completely for several hours.
- Cut and Hang: Once dried, cut around any designs and thread your string or fishing line to hang.
Notes
Experiment with different types of paint and shapes. Clean gently with a damp cloth to preserve the finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 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