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Crayon Sun Catcher
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How to Make Crayon Suncatchers

Have fun making these cute crayon suncatchers using broken crayons and wax paper. These DIY suncatchers are colourful and easy to make, the perfect craft for kids of all ages.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yield: 1 crayon suncatcher
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
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Step 2: Create crayon shavings

  • Remove the wrapper from your crayon.
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  • Using a cheese grater, grate the crayon to create small shavings.
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  • Transfer the shavings into a small bowl.
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  • Repeat this with all the colours you want to use
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Step 3: Melt the crayon shavings

  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board or ironing board.
    The parchment will protect your working surface and prevent any wax from seeping through.
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  • Then set a piece of wax paper on top of the parchment paper.
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  • Sprinkle crayon shavings onto the wax paper. You can make a design or just scatter them randomly.
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  • Place another piece of wax paper on top of the crayon shavings.
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  • Heat an iron to low temperature, no steam. "Tap" the iron down on top of the wax paper gently, rather than swiping it around like normal.
    In other words, place the iron on top of the wax paper and hold for a second or two before lifting it up and setting it down in a new location. You can drag the iron around a little bit if you want to mix the colours more, but be aware of how you're moving it.
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  • Once you've melted the crayon wax and are happy with how it looks, allow to cool and harden.
    (This should take around 5 to 10 minutes.)
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Step 4: Cut out your suncatcher

  • Choose a cookie cutter shape for your suncatcher. We're using a star.
    Set the cookie cutter near the edge of the melted crayon.
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  • Use a pen or pencil to trace the cookie cutter. It's okay if the actual ink doesn't show up -- so long as you use a bit of pressure you'll be able to see the outline.
    Repeat, fitting as many shapes on the wax paper as you can.
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  • Cut out your suncatchers.
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  • Use a small hole punch to punch out a hole at the top of one of the star points.
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Step 5: Finish the suncatchers

  • Place a fresh piece of parchment paper on top of the suncatchers.
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  • Set the iron on top of each suncatcher very gently and briefly. This will stop the suncatchers from peeling and reenforces the wax at the edges.
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  • Remove the parchment paper and allow the suncatchers to cool completely. Break off any wax the may have seeped out the edges of the suncatchers.
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  • Cut a 6 inch piece of twine. String it through the hole in the suncatcher and tie a knot, creating a hanger.
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  • Your crayon suncatcher is complete!
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  • Now hang your suncatcher in the window and see the light shine through!
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Notes

Looking for more easy suncatcher crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Melted Bead Suncatchers
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Pressed Flower Suncatcher