Gorgeous DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers You’ll Adore Creating!
DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers: A Colorful, Eco-Friendly Craft You’ll Love!
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Servings: 4 suncatchers
Calories: 30kcal
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Molds
- Parchment Paper
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
For the Mixture
- 0.5 cups Water You can use herbal infusions for aroma.
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Tapioca starch is a substitute.
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Vegetarians can use agar-agar.
For Coloring and Decoration
- Natural or Food-Safe Coloring Consider beet juice or turmeric.
- Glitter Use eco-glitter for sustainable crafting.
- Flower Petals Confetti or pressed leaves can be substitutes.
- Tissue Paper Thin paper or foil can be used as alternatives.
Instructions
How to Make DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix together ½ cup of water, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin. Stir gently to combine the ingredients well.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens and turns translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Add Color and Texture: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Fold in your chosen natural coloring, glitter, flower petals, and tissue paper gently.
- Pour Into Molds: Carefully pour the colorful mixture into molds or shapes laid out on a flat surface lined with parchment paper.
- Let Cool and Solidify: Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes until it has solidified.
- Peel and Store: Once dried, gently peel off the suncatchers from their molds and store them flat in a cool, dry place wrapped in wax paper.
Notes
Optional: Hang them in windows to create stunning displays of color!
Nutrition
Serving: 1suncatcher | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Potassium: 20mg