Blue Crayon Suncatchers
Create vibrant and colorful suncatchers using blue crayons and wax paper for a fun and educational craft project.
Ingredients
Materials
- 5 Blue crayons (or your favorite colors)
- 2 sheets Wax paper
- 1 An iron Set on low heat.
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Cookie sheet (optional) To catch drips.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper
- 1 piece Clear string or fishing line For hanging.
Instructions
Preparation
- Find a clean, flat surface to work on and protect the area with old newspaper or a cloth.
Creating the Suncatcher
- Shave the blue crayons into small pieces using a pencil sharpener or knife (adult supervision required). Aim for a variety of sizes.
- Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size and place one piece on your flat surface.
- Sprinkle the shaved crayon pieces evenly on the wax paper, leaving some space around the edges.
- Place the second piece of wax paper over the crayon shavings and cover everything with parchment paper.
- Preheat the iron on a low setting and gently press it over the parchment paper for 10-15 seconds, moving it to avoid scorching.
- Let the melted crayon cool for a minute before trimming any excess wax paper to shape your suncatcher.
- Create a hole at the top with scissors and thread the clear string or fishing line for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes for unique designs. It's best to hang suncatchers indoors or in shaded areas as direct sunlight can degrade the colors over time.