Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Craft colorful suncatchers using blue crayons, wax paper, and an iron to create vibrant art that brightens your windows.
Ingredients
Materials
- 5-10 pieces blue crayons (or various shades of blue) Feel free to experiment with other colors.
- 2 sheets wax paper Parchment paper may work as a substitute.
- 1 piece iron Adult supervision is recommended.
- 1 piece baking sheet
- 1 piece scissors
- 1 piece hole punch (optional)
- 1 piece string or fishing line for hanging
Instructions
Preparing the Crayons
- Peel the crayons to remove the paper wrappers.
- Shave the crayons using a pencil sharpener or a knife to create crayon shavings.
Setting Up
- Cut the wax paper into your desired size.
- Evenly distribute the crayon shavings between the two sheets of wax paper.
Melting the Crayon
- Sandwich the layers by placing the second piece of wax paper on top of the first, with crayon shavings in between.
- Place the wax paper sandwich on a baking sheet and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.
- Preheat the iron on low and gently iron over it for a few seconds, watching closely as the wax melts.
Finishing Touches
- Once cooled, remove from the baking sheet and carefully trim around your designs.
- Use a hole punch to create a top hole for hanging.
Notes
Consider creating various shapes and using different materials for added flair. Supervision is essential when using the iron.