Bioplastic Sun Catchers
Create beautiful, eco-friendly sun catchers using bioplastics that are customizable and fun for all ages.
Ingredients
Bioplastic Mixture
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- food coloring (various colors) for coloring the mixture
Supplies
- 1 wax paper
- 1 heat-safe bowl
- 1 spoon for stirring
- optional cookie cutters for shaping the sun catchers
- oven or stovetop for heating the mixture
Instructions
Preparation
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, and 1 cup of water.
- Stir well until there are no lumps.
Heating
- Place the bowl in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. If using a stovetop, heat on low while stirring until the mixture thickens.
- The mixture will turn clear and sticky as it heats.
Coloring
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls and add different food coloring to each. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Forming
- Lay out a piece of wax paper.
- Pour the colored mixtures onto the wax paper, spreading them out into desired shapes (or use cookie cutters for fun designs).
- Allow to cool and harden for 24 hours.
Finishing
- Once hardened, carefully peel the sun catchers off the wax paper.
- Hang them in a sunny window to catch the light!
Notes
Experiment with various shades of food coloring or add glitter for extra sparkle. Incorporate pressed flowers or leaves for a natural touch.