DIY Glue Suncatchers
Create beautiful, colorful suncatchers using clear glue and food coloring for a calming craft experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Total Time: 315 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 suncatchers
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clear craft glue (school glue or thicker clear glue)
- Food coloring, liquid watercolors, or acrylic inks
- Silicone baking mat or wax paper
- Paintbrushes (soft, small round brushes)
- Disposable cups or palettes for mixing
- A toothpick or skewer for stirring
- Small scissors and tweezers
- Pressed flowers, tissue scraps, or glitter (optional)
- Thin string, thread, or fishing line for hanging
- A straw or clear plastic pendant mold (optional)
- A tray or box to protect your work surface
- Paper towels and warm, soapy water for cleanup
Instructions
- Prepare a calm workspace by laying down a silicone mat or wax paper and arranging your colors and tools.
- Squeeze a puddle of clear glue onto the mat in your desired size.
- Mix a drop of color in a small cup with glue or water to make a tint.
- Dip a soft brush to paint the tinted glue onto the clear puddle in thin washes.
- Add tiny details with a toothpick.
- Place pressed flowers or bits of tissue carefully with tweezers.
- Add glitter or a second wash of color if desired.
- Let the piece sit undisturbed in a warm, dry spot for drying.
- Once set but flexible, trim edges with scissors or peel gently off the mat.
- Thread string for hanging in a spot where light can pass through.
Notes
Store suncatchers flat to retain shape. Clean with a dry cloth, avoid soaking and harsh chemicals.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/diy-glue-suncatchers/