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Crayon Star Sun Catchers: A Colorful DIY Project for Sunny Windows - Savory Splash

Craft Colorful Crayon Star Sun Catchers for Sunny Windows

Create beautiful Crayon Star Sun Catchers from old crayons; a fun eco-friendly DIY project for sunny windows.
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Course: All recipes
Keyword: Colorful Art, Crafting, Crayon Star Sun Catchers, DIY Project, eco-friendly crafts, sun catchers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 1 project

Equipment

  • Iron
  • Sharpener or Knife
  • Flat surface

Ingredients

For Melting and Molding

  • Old crayons Crayons Remove paper for a cleaner melt.
  • 1 sheet Wax Paper Base to hold crayon shavings.
  • 2 sheets Parchment Paper Protects iron and helps release melted mixture.

For Finishing Touches

  • 1 piece String or Ribbon For hanging sun catchers.
  • 1 set Stencils or Cookie Cutters To create fun shapes.

Instructions

Making Crayon Star Sun Catchers

  • Remove all paper from the crayons and create colorful shavings.
  • Lay a piece of wax paper on a flat surface and sprinkle the crayon shavings.
  • Fold the wax paper over and seal the edges.
  • Melt the crayon mixture using a low iron by pressing on parchment paper.
  • Let it cool completely, then cut out shapes using stencils or cookie cutters.
  • Make a hole and thread string for hanging in a sunny window.

Notes

Add a sprinkle of glitter to crayon shavings for an extra sparkling effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1project