Crayon Star Sun Catchers
Create vibrant, colorful sun catchers with melted crayons and wax paper to brighten your windows.
Ingredients
Craft Materials
- 5 pieces Crayons (various colors) Use any brand; consider metallic or glitter crayons for sparkle.
- 2 sheets Wax paper
- 1 sheet Parchment paper For heat sealing.
- 1 unit Iron Adult supervision required.
- 1 unit Scissors
- 1 unit Star-shaped cookie cutters or templates Can use other shapes too.
- 1 length Ribbon or string for hanging
Instructions
Preparation
- Cover your workstation with old newspapers to catch any crayon shards.
- Gather all the materials listed above.
Crayon Preparation
- Peel the wrappers off the crayons and break them into small pieces (about 1-inch).
- Feel the texture of the crayons as you break them; the crunch is satisfying!
Arrange on Wax Paper
- Place a sheet of wax paper on your workspace.
- Spread your broken crayon pieces on one half of the wax paper.
- Experiment with color combinations to create unique designs.
Heat Sealing
- Fold the wax paper over the crayon pieces.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on top.
- Using the iron on a low setting, gently press down for 10-15 seconds.
- Carefully lift the parchment paper to check the melting progress.
Shape Cutting
- Once the crayon wax has melted and cooled slightly, unfold the wax paper.
- Use star-shaped cookie cutters or templates to cut out star shapes from the melted crayon sheets.
Adding String
- Use a small hole punch to make a hole at the top of each star.
- Cut lengths of ribbon or string and thread through the holes for hanging.
Notes
Display sun catchers in windows that get direct sunlight. Consider creating a themed mobile with different shapes.