Brighten Your Home with Bioplastic Suncatchers: Fun DIY for Kids
Create vibrant Bioplastic Suncatchers with kids for a fun, eco-friendly craft. Perfect for brightening your home while teaching sustainability.
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Servings: 1 project
Equipment
- medium bowl
- spatula
- Silicone mat
- Low heat stove
Ingredients
For the Mixture
- ½ cup Water Essential for dissolving cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Acts as a thickener
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Natural preservative
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder Adds structure
For Coloring
- Natural or Food-Safe Coloring Options: food coloring, beet juice, turmeric, or spirulina
Optional Decorations
- Fine Glitter For decorative sparkle
- Flower Petals Enhances decorative aspect
- Tissue Paper Extra layer of texture and color
Instructions
How to Make Bioplastic Suncatchers
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup water with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and stir well until fully blended.
- Gently add 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder to your mixture. Warm it over low heat until it thickens.
- Once thickened, introduce your chosen coloring and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture onto a silicone mat, spreading it out evenly.
- Add optional decorations like glitter or flower petals creatively.
- Allow to dry for at least 24 hours, flipping halfway through.
- Once dry, gently peel off from the mat and display in a sunny window.
Notes
Enhance with whimsical ribbons or hangers for a delightful finishing touch. Store completed suncatchers in a cool, dry place to maintain vibrancy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1suncatcher