Melt and Shave Crayon Hearts
A fun and eco-friendly craft project where you melt old crayons into beautiful heart shapes, perfect for gifts or decorations.
Ingredients
Crafting Materials
- Old crayons Old crayons (various colors) Ensure they are non-toxic if children are crafting.
- 1 piece Craft knife or crayon peeler For removing paper wrappers.
- 1 mold Silicone heart-shaped mold To form heart shapes.
- 1 container Oven or microwave-safe container For melting crayons.
- optional as desired Glitter For an extra sparkly finish.
- 1 sheet Baking sheet or tray To place mold on during melting.
- optional as needed Parchment paper For easier cleanup.
- 1 pair Oven mitts For safe handling of hot items.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by removing the paper wrappers from your old crayons using a craft knife or crayon peeler.
- Break the crayons into small pieces (about 1-inch chunks) for even melting.
Melting
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) or use a microwave for a quicker method.
- Arrange crayon pieces in the heart-shaped silicone mold, mixing colors for a vibrant effect.
- Optionally, sprinkle some glitter on top of the crayon pieces for an extra sparkly finish.
- For the oven method, place the mold on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until melted.
- For the microwave method, place the mold in the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals until melted, ensuring not to overheat.
Cooling
- Carefully remove the mold from the oven (use oven mitts!).
- Allow the melted crayons to cool and harden completely (about 30 minutes).
- Once solid, gently pop the heart-shaped crayons out of the mold.
Notes
Customize colors for seasons or themes. Consider adding essential oils for a scented crayon. Use different molds for various shapes.