Blue Crayon Flower Suncatchers
Create colorful flower suncatchers with melted blue crayon shavings, perfect for brightening up any window.
Ingredients
For the Suncatchers
- 5 pieces Blue crayons (or other colors as desired) Feel free to mix colors for custom designs.
- 1 sheet Wax paper This is essential for the melting process.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper To prevent sticking during the melting process.
- 1 baking sheet Baking sheet Used to hold the wax paper with crayon shavings.
- 1 unit Iron Adult supervision is required while using.
- 1 unit Scissors To cut out shapes after melting.
- 2 pieces Flower-shaped cookie cutters (optional) Use for shaping your suncatchers.
- 1 pieces Hole punch For making a hole for hanging.
- 1 length String To hang the suncatcher once finished.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel the wax paper off the blue crayons.
- Use a sharpener or knife to create shavings.
Melting
- Lay a sheet of wax paper on a baking sheet.
- Spread the blue crayon shavings onto one half of the wax paper. You can use cookie cutters for flower shapes if desired.
- Fold the other half of the wax paper over the shavings.
- Place parchment paper on top to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place the baking sheet in the oven for 5-10 minutes, just until the shavings melt.
Shaping
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once cool, peel off the wax paper and cut out flower shapes using scissors or cookie cutters.
Finishing Touches
- Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top of each suncatcher.
- Thread a string through the hole for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with different colors for themed decorations, and consider using various cookie cutter shapes. Adult supervision is required when melting crayons.