Description
Create colorful and eco-friendly bioplastic suncatchers to brighten your home with a fun DIY project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- Natural or food-safe coloring
- Optional fine glitter
- Flower petals or small pieces of tissue paper
- A non-stick surface (like silicone baking mats or parchment paper)
- String or suction hook for hanging
- Hole punch
Instructions
- Start by measuring out 1/2 cup of water and pouring it into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin to the saucepan. Stir the mixture well until all the dry ingredients are completely combined and smooth.
- Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat. Continue stirring the mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning, and remove it from the heat once you see a gel-like consistency.
- Now, divide the thickened gel into several small bowls. Add natural or food-safe coloring to each bowl to create your desired colors. Mix well until you achieve an even color throughout the gel.
- Take the colored gels and pour them onto the non-stick surface, creating fun swirls and patterns. Feel free to add flower petals, fine glitter, or small pieces of tissue paper for extra decorations.
- Allow the suncatchers to dry completely for 24 to 48 hours. If you want to ensure even drying, flip them halfway through the drying time.
- Once fully dried, use a hole punch to create a hole at the top of each suncatcher. Finally, thread a piece of string through the hole or attach a suction hook for easy hanging. Your beautiful bioplastic suncatchers are now ready to brighten up your space!
Notes
- Make sure to use natural or food-safe coloring to keep the suncatchers safe for indoor use.
- Experiment with different designs by varying the colors and decorations added to the gels.
- Ensure good ventilation while heating the mixture to avoid any strong odors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A