Bioplastic Suncatchers
Create beautiful and eco-friendly bioplastic suncatchers that brighten your space and teach children about sustainability.
Ingredients
Main Materials
- 1 pack Bioplastic sheets (clear) Make sure they are biodegradable.
- various containers Natural food colorings (beet juice, turmeric, etc.) Can use homemade vegetable juices as well.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper For lining the baking tray.
- various pieces Cookie cutters (various shapes) Choose your favorite shapes.
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting the bioplastic sheets.
- 1 tray Baking tray For drying the shaped bioplastic.
- 1 oven Oven or solar oven For drying the suncatchers.
- 1 roll String or thin wire For hanging the suncatchers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your bioplastic sheets and cut them into the desired shapes using cookie cutters. The thickness should be around 1/8 inch for the best results.
Coloring
- In separate containers, mix natural food coloring with water until you achieve your desired shades.
- Use eye drops for precise application of the colored water onto your bioplastic shapes.
Drying
- Dip or paint your bioplastic shapes with the colored water. Place the colored shapes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Allow them to dry in a warm, sunny spot or in an oven set to the lowest temperature for 1–2 hours until completely set.
Hanging
- Once dry, carefully remove the suncatchers from the parchment paper and use string or wire to hang them in a sunny window.
Notes
Try layering colors or creating gradients for a unique effect. Substitute bioplastic sheets with other biodegradable materials like gelatin. Use different cookie cutter shapes to create a themed display.