Description
Create enchanting ocean-themed suncatchers that transform simple crayons into vibrant, stained-glass-like decorations for your home.
Ingredients
- Old crayons (in ocean colors like blue, teal, green, and purple)
- Baking paper (parchment paper)
- Cookie sheet
- Oven
- Scissors
- Clear adhesive contact paper or window film
- Craft knife (optional)
- Hole punch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and gather all crayons, removing paper wrappings.
- Chop the crayons into small pieces, similar to pea size.
- Line a cookie sheet with baking paper and arrange crayon pieces randomly or in a pattern.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven and melt the crayons, keeping an eye on the process for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the sheet from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, peel off the baking paper and cut out fun shapes using scissors.
- For durability, attach clear adhesive contact paper or window film to one side.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and shapes for personalized suncatchers. Try adding sequins for texture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Melting and Cutting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher