DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers
A gentle and creative project for making bioplastic suncatchers that catch the light and add charm to any window.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Varies depending on mold size
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Tapioca starch or corn starch
- White vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Glycerin (optional but helpful)
- Distilled water
- Food coloring or natural pigments (optional)
- Small silicone molds or a flat glass tray
- A heatproof bowl and a small saucepan
- A wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Parchment paper
- Small leaves, pressed flowers, or translucent bits (optional)
- A hole punch or needle
- Scissors and thin thread or ribbon
Instructions
- Gather your materials and tools.
- Combine starch and water in a heatproof bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture slowly, stirring often until it thickens.
- Add vinegar and a splash of glycerin; optionally stir in food coloring.
- Cook until the paste clings to the spoon.
- Pour the mixture onto parchment on a flat tray while warm.
- Press small botanicals into the surface gently.
- Allow to cool and set for several hours.
- Peel the film carefully from the paper.
- Cut shapes and make a hole for hanging.
Notes
Glycerin keeps the bioplastic flexible; you can skip it for a firmer finish. Store suncatchers flat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.