Crayon Star Sun Catchers
Craft beautiful stained glass-like decorations with crayon star sun catchers that add vibrant colors and playful light to your home.
Ingredients
Materials
- Crayons various colors Crayons (various colors) Choose colors you love to see together.
- 1 sheet Wax paper
- 1 iron Iron For melting crayon pieces.
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting the shapes.
- 1 cookie cutter Cookie cutter (star shape) Can experiment with other shapes like hearts or circles.
- 2 sheets Parchment paper To protect during ironing.
- 1 flat surface A flat surface (like a cutting board) Use for your crafting area.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by unwrapping your crayons. Choose colors you love to see together.
- Use a sharpener or a knife to shave crayon pieces onto a sheet of wax paper. Aim for small bits as they will melt better.
Assembly
- Once you have a good amount of shavings, fold the wax paper in half, keeping the shavings inside.
Melting
- Place the folded wax paper between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Gently iron on low heat to melt the crayon shavings. Keep the iron moving to avoid burning the paper. You’ll see colorful swirls emerging!
Cutting
- Let the melted crayon cool slightly before unfolding.
- Use your star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the melted crayon art.
Finishing
- Use a string or a suction cup to hang your star sun catchers by a window. Watch as sunlight creates a rainbow of colors dancing in your space!
Notes
Experiment with different crayon combinations for unique effects. For a thicker sun catcher, layer multiple sheets of wax paper. Use a textured surface (like a dishcloth) when melting for unique designs.