DIY Green Crayon Raindrop Suncatchers
A fun and colorful project that combines art and science, creating vibrant suncatchers using melted crayons.
Ingredients
For the Suncatchers
- variety of pieces Green crayons (or a variety of colors)
- 1 sheet Wax paper (or transparency sheets) For placing melted crayons.
- 1 tray Baking tray For melting crayons.
- 1 unit Oven Used for melting the crayons.
- 1 unit Scissors For cutting out shapes.
- 1 unit Pencil or pen For tracing shapes.
- 1 piece String or fishing line For hanging the suncatchers.
- optional unit Hole punch To create holes for hanging.
Instructions
Preparing the Crayons
- Peel the paper off each crayon.
- Chop the crayons into small pieces (about 1 inch).
Melting Process
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (about 93°C).
- Place the crayon pieces on a baking tray lined with wax paper, making sure they have enough space to melt.
- Carefully place the tray in the oven and watch as the crayons melt and blend together, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
Creating Suncatchers
- Once melted, remove the tray from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Use a pencil to trace raindrop shapes onto another piece of wax paper.
- Cut out the shapes once the wax hardens.
Final Touch
- Use a hole puncher to create a hole at the top of each suncatcher.
- Thread a piece of string or fishing line through the hole for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with different colors, shapes, and layering effects. Recycled crayons can also be used to reduce waste.