Description
Create beautiful Blue Crayon Suncatchers that add a splash of color to your windows.
Ingredients
- Blue crayons (different shades for depth)
- Wax paper
- Ribbon, string, or fishing line for hanging
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the wrappers off the blue crayons. Remove all the wax from each crayon to ensure you have a clean working area.
- Use a sharpener or box grater to create shavings from the blue crayons. Make sure to have a variety of shades for added depth and visual interest.
- Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size and shape. Common shapes include rectangles, circles, or even fun designs like hearts or stars.
- Sprinkle the crayon shavings evenly on one piece of wax paper. Arrange the shavings to create a blend of colors and textures.
- Carefully place the second piece of wax paper on top of the shavings, making sure to align the edges.
- Sandwich the layered wax paper between an old towel or the cover of an ironing board to protect your iron and surfaces.
- Using a warm iron (not too hot), gently press down on the towel for a few seconds. Move the iron in small circular motions to help melt the wax and allow it to spread evenly. Be cautious not to overheat or burn the wax paper.
- Once the wax has melted and spread, remove the towel and let the wax paper cool completely to harden.
- After it has cooled, trim the wax paper into shapes like circles, hearts, or sea creatures.
- Punch a hole at the top of your shapes and thread a piece of ribbon, string, or fishing line through it for hanging in a sunny spot.
Notes
- Experiment with different colors of crayons to create a rainbow effect or mixed pattern designs.
- You can also add additional layers of wax paper with different colors of shavings for more complex designs, just remember to repeat the melting process for each layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Melting crayons between wax paper
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
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- 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