Description
Create beautiful and vibrant DIY bioplastic suncatchers to brighten your home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- Natural or food-safe colorants (like food coloring, beet juice, turmeric, spirulina, etc.)
- Optional: fine glitter, dried flower petals, or small bits of tissue paper
- A non-stick surface (plastic sheet, silicone mat, or parchment paper)
- Hole punch
- String or a suction hook for hanging
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix together the water, cornstarch, vinegar, and gelatin. Stir well until everything is smooth and clump-free.
- Set the saucepan over low to medium heat. Keep stirring continuously as the mixture transforms into a lovely glossy gel, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Once your mixture has thickened beautifully, take it off the heat. If you’re feeling colorful, divide the warm mix into several bowls now!
- Add your favorite natural colorants and mix until you get a vibrant blend.
- Pour the colorful mixtures onto your non-stick surface, spreading them out into thin, even layers.
- Let your creativity shine! Use toothpicks to create fun patterns, or add a sprinkle of glitter and press in flower petals for an enchanting touch!
- Allow the suncatchers to air dry for 24-48 hours. If they seem a bit thick, flip them halfway through drying to ensure they firm up nicely.
- When they’re dry and slightly flexible, carefully peel them off the surface. Punch a hole at the top of each suncatcher.
- Thread some string through the hole, and hang your beautiful creations in a sunny window to brighten up your space!
Notes
- Experiment with different color combinations and patterns to create unique designs for your suncatchers.
- For added durability, seal the finished suncatchers with a clear, non-toxic sealant after they are dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Cooking and Crafting
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