Description
Create beautiful and customizable wax paper sun catchers using simple materials for a fun and colorful window display.
Ingredients
- Wax paper
- Crayons (various colors)
- Cheese grater or sharpener
- Iron
- Paper towel
- Scissors
- String or tape (for hanging)
- Parchment paper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Crayons: Select a variety of crayons to create a colorful mix.
- Grate the Crayons: Use a cheese grater or crayon sharpener to create shavings.
- Cut Wax Paper: Cut two pieces of wax paper, approximately 8×10 inches.
- Layer Crayon Shavings: Sprinkle the crayon shavings evenly between the two layers of wax paper.
- Preheat the Iron: Set your iron to low heat (no steam).
- Cover with Parchment: Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the wax paper layers.
- Iron the Layers: Gently press down with the iron for a few seconds to melt the crayon shavings.
- Cut Out Shapes: Once cooled, cut the wax paper into desired shapes.
- Hang Your Sun Catcher: Use string or tape to secure your sun catchers to a window.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes for unique designs. Consider adding glitter or using colored wax paper for added depth.
- 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