Crayon Star Suncatchers
Create beautiful and colorful suncatchers using leftover crayons, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
Materials
- as needed Old crayons (various colors) Repurpose old, broken crayons.
- 1 set Star-shaped silicone molds Any silicone molds can work.
- 1 Oven or toaster oven Used for melting the crayons.
- 1 Baking tray To catch overflow from the melted crayons.
- 1 Parchment paper Optional, for easy cleanup.
- 1 pair Scissors For any necessary crayon prep.
- as needed String or fishing line For hanging the suncatchers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Remove wrappers from the crayons and break them into smaller pieces (about 1-inch sections).
Filling and Baking
- Place the broken crayon pieces into the star-shaped molds, mixing and matching colors as desired.
- Arrange the molds on a baking tray and carefully place the tray in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, watching closely until the crayons are fully melted.
Cooling and Finishing
- Once melted, remove the tray from the oven using oven mitts and let the molds cool for about 10-15 minutes until the crayons harden completely.
- Carefully pop the suncatchers out of the molds.
- Use scissors to cut lengths of string or fishing line and thread through the small hole (if any) in the suncatcher for easy hanging.
Notes
For variations, combine different color crayons for interesting gradients, use molds in other shapes, and add glitters or small beads before pouring the crayon pieces. Additionally, consider trying beeswax or soy wax for a different finish and scent.