Natural Shiny Bioplastic Sun Catchers
Create stunning, eco-friendly sun catchers using simple ingredients and natural dyes, perfect for crafting with kids.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup corn starch Main base for the bioplastic.
- 1 cup water To mix with corn starch.
- 1 tablespoon vinegar Helps with the setting process.
- to taste natural food coloring or plant-based dyes For adding color to your sun catchers.
Tools and Materials
- 1 silicone molds or wax paper To shape the sun catchers.
- 1 cooking pot For heating the mixture.
- 1 stirring utensil For mixing ingredients.
- 1 measuring cups To measure ingredients.
- as needed craft tools (scissors, hole punch, string for hanging) For finishing touches and hanging.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a cooking pot, mix 1 cup of corn starch, 1 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
- Stir in a few drops of natural food coloring or plant-based dyes until you achieve your desired shade.
Cooking
- Place the pot over medium heat.
- Stir gently and consistently until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- You’ll know it’s ready when it resembles a thick pudding.
Shaping the Sun Catchers
- Pour the thickened mixture into silicone molds or onto a sheet of wax paper.
- Use a spatula to smooth the surface or create unique designs.
- If desired, punch holes in the sun catchers before they set.
Drying
- Let the sun catchers cool and set for at least 24 hours.
- Carefully pop them out of the molds and remove any excess pieces.
Notes
Customize colors using different natural dye sources like beet juice or turmeric. Embed small petals or leaves in the mixture for added beauty.