Vibrant Wax Suncatchers
Create beautiful and colorful suncatchers from melted wax crayons, perfect for adding a personal touch to your living space or as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- Wax crayons Broken or old wax crayons Repurpose old crayons instead of throwing them away.
- 1 sheet Parchment paper Used to line the baking tray.
- 1 Baking tray To place the molds onto.
- 1 Oven or toaster oven For melting the wax.
- 1 Cooling rack or flat surface To allow the melted wax to cool.
- Scissors Scissors (if needed for the parchment paper) For cutting the parchment paper.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel off wrappers from the crayons.
- Chop the crayons into small pieces using scissors or breaking them by hand.
Setup
- Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C).
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Position the cookie cutters or molds on the tray.
Filling the Molds
- Scatter the chopped crayon pieces inside the molds, mixing colors for a vibrant effect.
Melting the Wax
- Bake the tray in the oven, keeping a close eye on it.
- Melt the crayons until smooth, usually taking about 10-15 minutes.
Cooling and Releasing
- Once melted, remove the tray from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Gently pop the suncatchers out of the molds once they are hard.
Hanging and Enjoying
- If desired, add a string using thread or fishing line to hang the suncatchers in a sunny window.
- Enjoy the vibrant colors as the light shines through your creations.
Notes
Try different color themes and shapes to match your decor. Experiment with mixed materials and layering for extra sparkle and creativity. Supervise young children during the melting phase due to oven heat.