Crayon Flower Suncatchers
Create vibrant and unique suncatchers using old crayons to brighten up your home while engaging in a fun craft with children.
Ingredients
Materials
- Old pieces Old crayons (broken pieces are fine) Both regular and washable crayons work well.
- 2 pieces Wax paper Cut to desired size.
- 1 piece Iron Set to low without steam.
- 1 piece Parchment paper Used to protect the iron.
- 1 piece Scissors For cutting materials.
- as needed Flower templates (optional) For tracing designs.
- 1 piece Pencil For tracing if using templates.
- 1 piece String or tape For hanging the suncatcher.
Instructions
Preparation
- Set your iron to a low setting without steam.
- Peel off the wrappers from your old crayons.
- Break crayons into small pieces (about 1/4 inch).
- Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size.
Layering and Heating
- Place one piece of wax paper on your work surface.
- Arrange crayon pieces on top of the wax paper in a flower shape or any design you like.
- Place the second piece of wax paper on top of the crayon arrangement.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper over it to protect your iron.
- Gently press the iron on top of the parchment paper for a few seconds until the crayons start to melt. Keep moving the iron to avoid burning.
Finishing
- Allow the wax paper to cool completely.
- Trim any excess wax paper around the design if needed.
- Use a piece of string or tape to hang your suncatcher in a sunny window.
Notes
Consider making suncatchers with various seasonal themes, and gift them as personalized presents. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes after cooling. These suncatchers typically last for several months but may fade over time with sun exposure.