Blue Crayon Suncatchers
A delightful craft that allows creativity and fine motor skill development while creating beautiful suncatchers with blue crayons.
Ingredients
Craft Materials
- 5 Blue crayons (regular or specialty)
- 2 sheets Wax paper
- 1 Iron or hair straightener Ensure the temperature is set to low without steam.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper
- 1 Scissors For cutting out shapes.
- 1 Hole punch (optional) For creating holes if hanging.
- 1 length String or fishing line For hanging the suncatcher.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all necessary supplies in one place.
- Set your iron to a low heat without steam.
Crayon Preparation
- Remove the wrappers from blue crayons and use a sharpener or knife to create shavings.
- Spread the blue crayon shavings on one sheet of wax paper, leaving space around the edges.
Melting Process
- Place another sheet of wax paper on top of the shavings and put parchment paper over this.
- Press the iron on the parchment paper for a few seconds, watching the shavings melt into designs, then lift and check progress.
Final Touches
- Allow the melted wax to cool and harden for a few minutes.
- Cut out your desired shapes from the wax paper.
- If hanging, use a hole punch to create a slot for string.
Notes
You can experiment with other colors alongside blue to create unique gradients. Use cookie cutters for interesting shapes, and try colored wax paper or add glitter for extra sparkle.