Description
Create beautiful suncatchers with this fun DIY project using clear glue and vibrant colors.
Ingredients
- Clear school glue (like Elmer’s Clear)
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Toothpicks or wooden skewers
- Plastic lids from yogurt or sour cream containers (or a plate covered with wax paper)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters (optional)
- Twine or ribbon (for hanging)
- Beads (optional)
- Toothpick, skewer, or sharp pencil
Instructions
- Set Up Your Hearts: Place a cookie cutter on top of a plastic lid or wax paper.
- Pour the Glue: Squeeze a layer of clear glue into the heart shape—about ¼ inch thick.
- Drop in the Colors: Add a few tiny drops of food coloring—2 or 3 colors is great.
- Swirl It Up: Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors around.
- Let It Dry (This Is the Hardest Part!): Let your glue heart sit somewhere flat and safe for 3–4 full days to dry.
- Peel and Trim: Gently peel the heart out and trim any uneven edges with scissors.
- Make a Hole for Hanging: Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a small hole for hanging.
- Add String (And Beads, If You Want!): Thread twine or ribbon through the hole and tie it into a loop, optionally adding beads for extra shine!
Notes
- Cover your table with newspaper or a tray for easier cleanup.
- Grownups should assist with making holes.
- Experiment with different color combinations for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 days drying time
- 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