Description
Transform old crayons into dazzling window art that dances with sunlight! A perfect upcycling project for kids and crafters alike.
Ingredients
- Blue crayons (mix light sky + deep ocean shades)
- Wax paper (2 sheets per suncatcher)
- Iron (low heat setting)
- Scissors (pinking shears for fun edges!)
- Hole punch + fishing line (nearly invisible hanging)
- Optional: Sea-shaped cookie cutters (whales, fish, shells)
Instructions
- Create ‘Ocean Confetti’: Sharpen crayons over a bowl – save those colorful shavings! Pro tip: Add a pinch of silver glitter for wave sparkle.
- Melt the Magic: Sandwich shavings between 2 wax paper sheets. Iron on LOW (no steam!) for 10-15 seconds until melted. Cool completely before peeling apart.
- Cut & Display: Use scissors or cookie cutters to create wave shapes, whale silhouettes, or abstract ocean swirls. Hang with fishing line for a ‘floating’ effect!
Notes
- Preserve it: Laminate or brush with Mod Podge to prevent fading.
- Nighttime glow: Add glow-in-the-dark paint dots as bioluminescence!
- Toddler-safe version: Use a hair dryer instead of an iron.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 seconds per suncatcher
- Category: Craft
- Method: Melt and Cut
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
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- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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