Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Brighten your windows with these DIY blue crayon suncatchers, a fun activity perfect for kids and adults that combines creativity with color mixing.
Ingredients
Materials
- variety Blue crayons Use various shades for depth.
- 2 sheets Wax paper
- 2 sheets Parchment paper
- 1 Iron Set to low heat.
- 1 Baking sheet For melting the crayons.
- 1 piece Scissors
- 1 Cookie cutter or template Optional for shapes.
- 1 String or wire Optional for hanging.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay down newspaper to protect your surfaces.
- Gather all your materials in one place for easy access.
Creating the Suncatchers
- Use a pencil sharpener or a knife to peel and shave blue crayons into small pieces.
- Place a piece of wax paper on your baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the crayon shavings in a single layer over half of the wax paper, leaving some space at the edges.
- Fold the wax paper over the crayon shavings to create a pouch.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on top to protect your iron.
- Gently iron over the parchment paper with low heat for a few seconds.
- Once cool, carefully peel back the wax paper.
- Use scissors or cookie cutters to create shapes from your melted crayon masterpiece.
- Use string or wire to hang your finished suncatchers in a sunny window.
Notes
You can mix in other colors of crayons for a rainbow effect or draw out templates for unique designs.