DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers
Create beautiful bioplastic suncatchers using simple materials that transform under heat, adding a touch of nature to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Multiple suncatchers
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn starch
- 3 tablespoons glycerin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Baking paper or silicone mat
- Clean pressed flowers, leaves, or thin tissue paper (optional)
- String or thin leather cord for hanging (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and combine the starch, water, glycerin, and vinegar in the saucepan. Stir slowly until smooth.
- Place the pan over low heat and stir constantly, listening for a change from watery to glossy (5-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and cool for a minute.
- Line your work surface with baking paper. Spoon the warm gel onto the paper and press into shape.
- Lay pressed flowers or tissue onto the warm sheet and press gently.
- Let set for several minutes until firms but slightly flexible.
- Peel from paper and trim edges with scissors.
- Hang to fully harden for 24 hours.
Notes
You can swap corn starch for arrowroot powder, or omit glycerin for a crisper texture. Keep finished pieces flat in a dry place to prevent warping.