Suncatchers
Create colorful leaf-shaped suncatchers using melted crayons, perfect for brightening up your windows and celebrating the seasons.
Ingredients
Materials
- Crayons various colors Crayons (various colors) Use old or broken crayons for best results.
- 1 set Silicone leaf-shaped molds These will shape the melted crayons into leaf shapes.
- 1 Oven or toaster oven Used for melting the crayons.
- 1 optional Baking sheet Helps in handling the molds easier.
- 1 sheet Wax paper For easy clean-up.
- 1 rack Cooling rack For cooling the melted crayons.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Arrange silicone leaf-shaped molds on a baking sheet.
- Unwrap the crayons and break them into quarter-inch pieces.
- Fill the molds with crayon pieces, filling them about three-quarters full.
Melting
- Place the molds in the preheated oven for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the crayons are fully melted.
- Watch as the crayons transform into a smooth, colorful liquid.
Cooling and Display
- Remove the molds carefully from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes.
- For quicker cooling, place them in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Once solidified, gently pop the suncatchers out of the molds and hang them in windows.
Notes
For added shimmer, use metallic crayons. Theme your suncatchers with seasonal colors and shapes. Adding glitter or fine sand can provide extra texture.