Melted Crayon Flower Suncatchers
A calming and colorful DIY project to create beautiful suncatchers using melted crayons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 suncatchers
- Category: Craft
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Crayons (varied colors)
- Pencil sharpener or knife
- Oven-safe mold or baking dish
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Scissors
- Transparent fishing line or string
- Oven (set at 200°F or 93°C)
- Optional: heat-resistant silicone mold for flower shapes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Peel off the paper from each crayon.
- Sharpen the crayons using a pencil sharpener or cut them into pieces.
- Prepare your mold by lining it with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the crayon shavings into the mold, mixing colors as desired.
- Place the mold in the oven and watch the crayons melt together.
- Check after 10-15 minutes to see if melted; then remove from oven.
- Cool the melted crayons slightly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pop the suncatcher out of the mold once solidified.
- Trim any uneven edges with scissors and punch a hole for hanging.
Notes
Store away from direct sunlight to maintain vibrant colors. You can melt down any damaged suncatchers to create new designs.