Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Create enchanting Blue Crayon Suncatchers to capture beautiful sunlight patterns in your home.
Ingredients
Materials
- 5 pieces Blue crayons (any shade) Feel free to mix different shades for more vibrancy.
- 2 sheets Wax paper or parchment paper Enough to create a sandwich with the crayons.
- 1 unit Iron Set to the lowest setting for gentle melting.
- 1 unit Cookie sheet or flat surface To catch drips while melting.
- 1 unit Scissors For shaping the finished suncatcher.
- 1 unit Clear adhesive Optional, for hanging the suncatchers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your iron to a low setting.
- Peel the paper off the blue crayons.
- Break the crayons into small pieces and place them into a small bowl.
- Cut two pieces of wax or parchment paper large enough to create a sandwich with the crayons in between.
- Spread the broken crayon pieces evenly between the sheets of paper.
- Place the top sheet over the crayons and put the wax paper sandwich on a flat surface.
Melting
- Gently press down with the warm iron over the top layer.
- Move slowly, letting the heat melt the crayons beneath.
- Once the colors have melted and merged, carefully lift the top sheet away.
Finishing
- Allow the melted crayon suncatchers to cool for a few minutes.
- Trim any uneven edges with scissors.
- Hang them in a sunny spot or place them against a window.
Notes
Store away from direct heat and sunlight to keep colors vibrant. For reusability, peel them off gently from windows.