Dazzling Crayon Suncatchers - Blue Hues That Brighten Your Day
Servings: 1 suncatcher
Transform broken crayons into vibrant Crayon Suncatchers that catch the light beautifully, a perfect DIY activity for kids.
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Equipment
- Iron
- Pencil or Crayon Sharpener
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
Ingredients
For the Suncatchers
- 1 box Assorted Crayons Bring vibrancy using broken or leftover crayons.
- 2 sheets Wax Paper Essential for crafting base.
- 1 Old Dish Towel or Parchment Paper Protects work surface and iron.
- 1 String or Thread For hanging suncatchers.
Optional Tools
- 1 Hole Punch For creating holes for hanging.
Instructions
How to Make Crayon Suncatchers
- Preheat the Iron by setting it to a low heat setting for melting crayon shavings.
- Shave the assorted crayons into small pieces using a sharpener.
- Layer the crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper.
- Protect your work area by placing a dish towel or parchment paper on top of the wax paper.
- Melt the crayons by gently pressing the iron onto the towel for 10-15 seconds.
- Cool the melted shapes slightly before peeling back the wax paper.
- Cut out shapes from the melted crayon art using scissors.
- Hang your suncatchers by creating a hole and attaching string or thread.
Notes
Supervise children closely during the melting process, and consider laminating finished suncatchers for protection against sunlight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1suncatcher