Blue Crayon Suncatchers
A fun and creative project to make colorful suncatchers using old blue crayons.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 box Blue crayons or melting crayons of your choice
- 1 sheet Parchment paper or wax paper For lining the baking sheet
- 1 piece Baking sheet
- 1 Oven Set to 190°F (88°C)
- optional Cookie cutters For shaping the suncatchers
- 1 pair Scissors If using cookie cutters
- 1 String or suction cups For hanging the suncatchers
Instructions
Preparing Your Workspace
- Preheat the Oven to 190°F (88°C).
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to avoid sticking.
Preparing the Crayons
- Remove the paper wrappers from your blue crayons.
- Break the crayons into small pieces (about 1 inch).
Melting the Crayons
- Scatter the broken blue crayon pieces on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 10-15 minutes until melted.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes until hardened.
Final Touches
- Use cookie cutters or scissors to cut out desired shapes from the hardened crayon sheet.
- Attach string or suction cups to hang your suncatchers.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and effects. Add glitter for sparkle.