Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Craft your own vibrant blue crayon suncatchers to brighten up your space creatively! This fun activity is perfect for all ages, resulting in beautiful decorations that catch sunlight beautifully.
Ingredients
Materials
- various shades Blue crayons Any blue shades will work for a vibrant effect.
- 1 sheet Wax paper To hold the melted crayon.
- 1 iron An iron For melting the crayon pieces.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper To protect the iron while melting.
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting out shapes.
- optional Hole puncher To create a hole for hanging.
- optional String or ribbon For hanging the finished suncatcher.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the blue crayons and break them into small pieces, aiming for roughly 1-inch segments.
- Lay down a flat surface and gather your materials, using a protective layer (like an old towel) under the wax paper.
Assembly
- Place a piece of wax paper on the table and scatter the blue crayon pieces evenly on one half.
- Fold the other half of the wax paper over the crayon pieces and place a sheet of parchment paper on top.
Melting
- Heat your iron to low heat and press it gently over the parchment paper for 10-15 seconds.
- Lift the parchment paper to check progress; the crayon should begin to melt.
Finalizing
- Once melted, allow the wax paper to cool, then carefully cut out shapes or freeform designs.
- Use a hole puncher to create a hole at the top and attach string or ribbon for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with other colors for a multi-colored effect, and consider using metallic or neon crayons for extra sparkle. Adult supervision is recommended due to the use of an iron.