Description
Create beautiful wax paper leaf suncatchers that bring the beauty of nature indoors. A fun and easy crafting project suitable for all ages.
Ingredients
- Wax paper (2 sheets)
- Fresh leaves (various shapes and colors)
- Crayons (in assorted colors)
- An iron
- A thin cloth or parchment paper
- Scissors
- Optional: String or ribbon for hanging
Instructions
- Gather Your Materials: Collect all materials needed, preferably freshly fallen leaves.
- Prepare the Leaves: Rinse and dry the chosen leaves.
- Create Your Crayon Shavings: Use a grater or knife to create shavings from crayons.
- Layer with Wax Paper: Place one sheet of wax paper down, arrange leaves, and sprinkle crayon shavings.
- Cover and Melt: Place second sheet of wax paper on top, cover with cloth, and use a low heat iron to melt the shavings.
- Cut and Hang: Once cooled, cut out shapes and attach string or ribbon if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different leaf types and colors for unique designs. Consider adding glitter for extra flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Crafting
- 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