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Lava Lamp Style Suncatcher


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 suncatcher
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create a vibrant lava lamp style suncatcher that brightens up your space and showcases your creativity.


Ingredients

  • Clear plastic sheets or transparency film
  • Acrylic paints (various colors)
  • Liquid glycerin or clear corn syrup
  • Small plastic cups
  • Craft glue or clear adhesive
  • Paintbrushes
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • String or fishing line for hanging
  • Permanent markers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
  2. Mix your colors in a small plastic cup by blending two to three colors of acrylic paint with glycerin.
  3. Pour the colorful mixture onto the clear plastic sheet to create vibrant blobs.
  4. Use a paintbrush to swirl and blend the colors slightly, allowing some distinct layers.
  5. Let the layers dry until tacky.
  6. Once dry, trim the suncatcher into your desired shape.
  7. Use a hole punch to create holes at the top for hanging.
  8. Cut a length of string or fishing line to hang your suncatcher.

Notes

Experiment with textures by adding glitter or sand. Consider making themed suncatchers for different occasions.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 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