Ingredients
- 8 fluid ounces clear-drying school glue (washable, non-toxic type)
- 6 to 10 small pressed flowers (1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches wide)
- 1 piece of smooth plastic sheet (8 inches by 8 inches)
- 1 sheet of white paper (8 inches by 8 inches)
- 1 small flat paintbrush (about 1/2 inch wide)
- 1 wooden craft stick (5 inches long)
- 1 piece of cotton cord (8 inches long)
- 1 small paper cup (3 fluid ounces)
- 1 pair of small scissors (5 to 6 inches long)
- 1 ruler (12 inches long)
- 1 pencil
- 1 roll of painter's tape (3/4 inch wide)
- 1 plastic table covering (at least 18 inches by 24 inches)
- 1 pair of disposable nitrile gloves (optional)
- 1 clean lint-free cloth (about 12 inches square)
Instructions
- Cover your table before you open the glue to avoid sticky spots.
- Lay the plastic sheet over the white paper and tape the corners to keep the working surface flat.
- Wipe the plastic with the lint-free cloth to ensure a clean surface.
- Use the ruler and pencil to mark a loose 5-inch circle on the paper beneath the plastic as a guide.
- Pour 2 fluid ounces of clear glue into the paper cup. Dip the brush lightly and spread a thin circle of glue over the guide, leaving about 1/4 inch between the glue edge and the pencil line.
- Place the pressed flowers onto the wet glue, leaving clear space between them.
- Let the first layer rest for about 20 minutes until it feels tacky but not wet.
- Brush a second thin layer of glue over the flowers and the spaces between them.
- Cut the cotton cord in half to make two 4-inch pieces and tie them together at their centers for a hanging loop.
- Set the knot at the top edge of the wet glue circle and brush a small amount of glue over the cord ends.
- Look for bubbles or uneven spots and address them with the craft stick as needed.
- Leave the suncatcher flat and undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours to allow it to dry completely.
- Once dry, gently peel the glue shape from the plastic, beginning at one edge. Trim any glue strings with scissors.
- Clean the brush and cup with warm water while the glue is still wet.
Notes
Safety notes: Be cautious of choking risks with small items. Children 6 and older can assist under close adult supervision but avoid direct handling of scissors and cleanup.
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
