Brighten Your Home with Crayon Star Sun Catchers: Easy DIY Fun
Servings: 1 set
Create colorful Crayon Star Sun Catchers for sunny windows, turning old crayons into a vibrant, eco-friendly project.
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Equipment
- Iron
- sharpener
- Parchment Paper
- Wax Paper
- Hole Punch
- Stencil or Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
For the Base
- Old crayons Broken crayons Ensure all paper is removed for a clean melt.
- 1 sheet Wax Paper Essential as a melting base.
- 2 sheets Parchment Paper For shielding the iron.
For Displaying
- 1 length String Colorful string or twine for hanging.
- 1 each Hole Punch For creating a hole in each star.
Instructions
How to Make Crayon Star Sun Catchers
- Start by removing any remaining paper from your old crayons. Use a sharpener or knife to create shavings, mixing colors together to achieve a unique swirl effect.
- Lay out a 12x12” piece of wax paper on a flat surface. Evenly sprinkle your crayon shavings over this paper, then fold the wax paper to seal in the colorful shavings.
- To prevent direct contact with the iron, place the wax paper between two sheets of parchment paper. This will help ensure an even melting process.
- Set your iron to a low temperature and gently press it over the parchment in circular motions. Keep a close eye on the melting process.
- Once melted, allow the crayon sheet to cool completely before handling it.
- Using a stencil or cookie cutter, trace and cut out star shapes from the cooled crayon sheet.
- Punch a hole near the top of each star and thread colorful string through it for easy hanging.
- Hang your vibrant crayon sun catchers in a sunny window and watch as they fill your space with color and warmth throughout the day.
Notes
Optional: Add glitter to the crayon shavings for an extra sparkle in your creations. Ensure adult supervision when crafting with children during the melting process.
Nutrition
Serving: 1set