Ingredients
- Translucent plastic pony beads: enough to fill your mold
- Glow-in-the-dark beads: mixed with pony beads for glow effect
- String or fishing line: for hanging the suncatcher
- Suncatcher mold: suitable for heating process
- Oven: for melting the beads
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Keep children and pets away and prepare a well-ventilated area.
- Arrange the beads in the mold, mixing translucent pony beads and glow-in-the-dark beads, filling it as desired.
- Bake the beads in the preheated oven for about 15–20 minutes, until they have melted together, watching closely.
- Carefully remove the mold from the oven with appropriate heat protection; avoid touching the suncatcher while it's hot.
- Let the piece cool completely in the mold.
- Once fully cool, gently take the suncatcher out of the mold.
- Attach the string or fishing line to the suncatcher for hanging.
- Hang the finished suncatcher in a window to enjoy its daylight colors and nighttime glow.
Notes
Ensure to follow safety precautions while handling the oven and hot materials. Children should be supervised and not handle the hot mold.
