Blue Crayon Raindrop Suncatchers
These whimsical suncatchers are made from melted blue crayons and waxed paper. They’re perfect for teaching about weather, recycling old crayons, or just adding color to your windows!
Yield: 1 set
Cost: 1
Equipment
- pencil sharpener
- Waxed paper
- Iron For adult use only.
- scissors
- embroidery floss or string
Materials
- Blue crayons
- Pencil or crayon sharpener
- Waxed paper
- Iron (for adult use only)
- Scissors
- Embroidery floss or string
Instructions
- Choose your crayons: Start by selecting your favorite shades of blue crayons and remove the wrappers.
- Create shavings: Use a pencil sharpener to shave the crayons into small pieces. Spread the shavings out on a sheet of waxed paper.
- Prepare for melting: Take a second sheet of waxed paper and cover the crayon shavings with it.
- Melt the shavings: Set your iron to its lowest setting. Carefully iron the top sheet of waxed paper, watching as the crayon shavings melt together into a colorful sheet. Heat for about 10–20 seconds, or until the crayons fully melt.
- Cool off: Remove the iron and carefully let the melted wax cool completely on a flat surface.
- Cut out raindrops: Once cooled, draw raindrop shapes on the wax and cut them out with scissors.
- Add hanging element: Make a small hole at the top of each raindrop shape using the scissors or a hole punch. Thread a piece of embroidery floss or string through and tie a knot.
- Display your suncatchers: Hang your beautiful raindrop suncatchers in a sunny window to enjoy the vibrant colors shining through.
Notes
Use a pencil sharpener for easier crayon shaving. Supervise children closely during ironing. Try mixing in other colors for rainbow effects or seasonal themes.