Crayon Suncatchers
Create vibrant and colorful suncatchers using melted crayons, perfect for adding charm to any room and engaging everyone in a fun crafting activity.
Ingredients
Materials
- Old crayons pieces Old crayons (various colors) Use broken or whole crayons.
- 1 sheet Clear contact paper or wax paper This serves as the base.
- 1 piece Scissors Used for cutting paper.
- 1 piece Pencil or marker For marking designs.
- 1 optional Baking sheet For use in the oven melting method.
- 1 piece Oven or iron For melting the crayons.
Instructions
Preparation
- Sort the old crayons by color.
- Remove the wrappers from the crayons.
Create Your Design
- Cut a piece of contact paper or wax paper to your desired size.
- Lay the crayon pieces onto the contact paper in desired patterns.
Melt the Crayons
- For the oven method, preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Place the suncatcher on a baking sheet and melt for 10-15 minutes.
- For the iron method, cover your crayon design with another piece of wax paper and gently iron it on low heat until the crayons melt.
Final Touches
- Allow the melted crayon to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the suncatcher into your preferred shape and hang it in a sunny window.
Notes
Try adding glitter or small beads for extra texture. Use cookie cutters for fun shapes. Experiment with crayon brands to see different melting effects.