Rainbow Crayon Sun Catchers
Create colorful and engaging rainbow sun catchers from old crayons, perfect for brightening up any space and promoting creative expression.
Ingredients
Materials
- Old crayons any color Old crayons (any color) Use broken or unused crayons
- 1 sheet Baking sheet or foil-lined pan For melting crayons
- optional as required Non-stick cooking spray Prevents sticking but is optional if using parchment paper
- various shapes cookie cutters Cookie cutters (various shapes) For creating shapes of the sun catchers
- 1 sheet Parchment paper To line the baking sheet if not using non-stick spray
- 1 oven Oven For melting the crayons
- as needed for cutting Scissors For cutting larger crayons
- as needed for hanging String or fishing line For hanging the finished sun catchers
Instructions
Preparation
- Unwrap the old crayons and break them into smaller pieces—about 1 inch long.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and spray your baking sheet lightly with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
Melting Crayons
- Place cookie cutters on the baking sheet and fill each cookie cutter with a mix of crayon pieces.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and keep an eye on the crayons as they melt—this should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven once the crayons are fully melted and allow to cool slightly.
Creating Sun Catchers
- Once the melted crayons are cool but still soft, carefully remove the cookie cutters.
- Use scissors to make a small hole at the top of each sun catcher and thread string or fishing line through the hole for hanging.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and shapes. Adding glitter can enhance the visual appeal. These sun catchers are suitable for all ages and can make wonderful gifts.