Blue Crayon Raindrop Suncatchers
Create beautiful blue crayon raindrop suncatchers to brighten up your space with vibrant colors and creativity.
Ingredients
Materials
- 5 Blue crayons (or your preferred shades) Traditional crayons melt best; avoid specialty crayons.
- 1 sheet Wax paper Use as a surface for melting crayon shavings.
- 1 Iron Set to a low heat without steam.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper Protects the iron during melting.
- 1 Scissors For cutting out shapes.
- 1 piece String or yarn For hanging the suncatchers.
- 1 Hole puncher Optional, for making holes in the raindrops.
- 1 Oven mitt For safety when handling the hot iron.
Instructions
Preparing the Crayons
- Remove the paper from the crayons and use a sharpener or knife to shave them into small pieces.
- Combine dark and light shades of blue for a gradient effect if desired.
Melting the Crayon Shavings
- Place a piece of wax paper on a flat surface.
- Sprinkle the shaved crayon pieces in a raindrop shape on one half of the wax paper, leaving some space around the edges.
- Fold the other half of the wax paper over the shavings.
Ironing
- Preheat the iron to a low setting without steam.
- Carefully place a piece of parchment paper on top of the wax paper to protect your iron. Gently press the iron over it until the crayons melt and spread.
- Allow the melted crayon creation to cool completely.
Cutting and Displaying
- Once cooled, carefully cut out raindrop shapes from the wax paper.
- Use a hole puncher at the top of each raindrop.
- Thread string or yarn through the holes and hang your suncatchers in a window.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations, shapes, and textures by mixing in glitter or using cookie cutters to create unique designs.