Vibrant Crayon Sun Catchers
Craft beautiful sun catchers by melting colorful crayons, perfect for adding vibrancy to any room with light-filtering designs.
Ingredients
Materials
- various colors Crayons Different colors enhance the design
- 1 sheet Baking sheet or cookie sheet
- 1 sheet Parchment paper To line the baking sheet
- 1 unit Oven Set to 200°F (93°C)
- 1 Cookie cutter or silicone mold To shape the sun catchers
- Protective gloves Optional for safety when handling hot materials
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Remove paper wrappers from crayons and break them into small pieces (about 1-inch) for even melting.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on the baking sheet.
Melting
- Scatter the broken crayon pieces evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and watch closely as the crayons melt, which should take about 10-15 minutes.
Molding
- Once melted, remove the baking sheet from the oven, using protective gloves for safety.
- Carefully pour the melted crayon mixture into cookie cutters or molds.
- Allow the sun catchers to cool and harden completely, which may take about 30-60 minutes.
Finish
- Gently pop the sun catchers out of the molds.
- Hang your sun catchers in a window and enjoy the light patterns they create.
Notes
Tips for embellishments: Experiment with different colors and shapes, and consider adding glitter or dried flowers for added flair. Always supervise children during the melting process.