Summer Car Crayons
A fun and creative way to recycle old crayons into colorful car-shaped crayons perfect for summer outdoor activities.
Ingredients
Materials
- as needed Old crayon pieces (in various colors) You can use broken or unused crayon pieces.
- 1 set Silicone car-shaped molds These molds will give your crayons a fun car shape.
- 1 Oven or toaster oven To melt the crayon pieces.
- 1 optional Baking sheet For placing the molds on while baking.
- 1 Knife For breaking larger crayon pieces into smaller ones.
- 1 optional Parchment paper Helps with easy cleanup.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather old crayons and remove any paper wrapping.
- Use a knife to carefully break larger pieces into smaller ones.
Melting
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Place the broken crayon pieces into the silicone molds.
- Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crayons are completely melted.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Once solid, carefully remove the crayons from the molds.
Notes
Customize colors by mixing different crayon pieces before melting. Consider introducing scents by adding essential oils to the crayon pieces before melting. Package your car crayons in a small box for a creative gift. Store finished crayons in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to prevent melting.