Summer Car Crayons
Create vibrant, eco-friendly crayons using repurposed broken crayons and fun molds. Perfect for summer crafts and activities!
Ingredients
Craft Ingredients
- Broken crayons Broken crayons (any colors) Repurpose old, broken crayons
- 1 Silicone molds Shapes like cars, stars, or animals
- 1 sheet Baking sheet (optional) For stability when baking
- 1 Oven Set to 250°F / 120°C
- 1 sheet Wax paper For cooling
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the broken crayons and remove any paper wrappers.
- Sort them by color or mix them up for unique shades.
Melting
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Break larger pieces into smaller bits for quicker melting.
- Place the crayon pieces into the silicone molds. Fill each mold about ¾ full.
Baking
- Carefully place the filled molds on a baking sheet for stability.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until the crayons are fully melted but not bubbling.
Cooling
- Once melted, remove the molds from the oven and set them aside to cool completely.
- After cooling, gently pop the crayons out of the molds.
Enjoying
- Use your new colorful crayons for all sorts of creative projects—drawing, coloring, and crafting activities!
Notes
Consider themed crayons for holidays and pair them with homemade coloring books for a thoughtful gift.