Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Engage kids in a creative craft project by making vibrant blue crayon suncatchers that shine when sunlight filters through them.
Ingredients
Craft Materials
- Blue crayons Blue crayons (or various shades for mixing) Various shades allow for color mixing.
- 1 sheet Wax paper This serves as the base for the creation.
- 1 Iron For adult use only.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper Used to protect the iron and help melt the crayon.
- 1 scissors Scissors For cutting out shapes from the melted crayon.
- 1 String or ribbon For hanging the suncatcher.
- 1 A flat, sturdy workspace Necessary for laying out materials.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the wrappers off the blue crayons. Use a knife or your fingers for this task, ensuring none of the crayon gets wasted.
- Grate or shave the crayons using a cheese grater or a sharp knife. Aim for small flakes or shavings.
- Lay a piece of wax paper on your flat workspace. This will serve as the base for your creation.
Creating the Suncatcher
- Sprinkle the blue shavings onto one half of the wax paper, filling it to your desired density.
- Fold the other half of the wax paper over the shavings.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on top. Next, carefully press down with the iron on low heat for a few seconds. The heat will melt the shavings together, creating a solid piece of crayon art.
- Remove the parchment paper and let it cool.
- Cut out shapes (e.g., circles, stars, or hearts) from the melted crayon sheet.
- Attach a string or ribbon to your suncatcher for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with layering for depth and dimension in your suncatcher. You can host a crafting party where kids can make and share their creations.