Ingredients
- Crayons: Remove paper wrappers and break into small pieces.
- Wax paper: Two pieces for each sheet of melted crayon.
- Scissors: Supervised adult use only.
- An iron: Set to low heat, operated by an adult.
- A punch or hole punch: For making holes for hanging, if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat the iron on low. An adult should set up and operate the iron.
- Remove the paper wrappers from the crayons and break them into small pieces.
- Place one piece of wax paper on a heat-resistant surface.
- Spread the crayon pieces over the wax paper in your desired design, leaving room around the edges.
- Carefully place a second piece of wax paper over the crayons.
- The adult should press the low-setting iron on the top layer of wax paper to melt the crayons.
- Let the wax paper flat until the melted crayon has cooled and set completely.
- Once cool, cut the sheet into shapes or use a punch to make holes.
- Hang the finished suncatchers in a window.
Notes
Adult supervision is essential due to the use of a hot iron and melted wax. Keep children away from the hot iron and melted materials for safety.
