Description
Create vibrant wax paper sun catchers that brighten your windows and enhance artistic expression.
Ingredients
- Wax paper
- Crayons (assorted colors)
- Pencil sharpener or grater
- Iron (with supervision if kids are involved)
- Parchment paper
- Scissors
- Tape or string for hanging
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a flat, safe surface to work on and cover it with newspaper or an old tablecloth to protect it from crayon shavings.
- Grate the Crayons: Using a pencil sharpener or grater, shave the crayons into small pieces.
- Assemble the Wax Paper Layers: Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size and spread the crayon shavings evenly between the two pieces.
- Melt the Crayons: Place parchment paper on top of the wax paper and use the iron on low heat to melt the crayon shavings.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the iron and let the wax paper cool, then cut it into fun shapes.
- Hang Your Sun Catcher: Use tape or string to hang your sun catcher in a sunny window.
Notes
Always supervise children when using an iron. Experiment with different designs and materials for unique results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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