Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Melting Crayons

The kids and I decided to make a Valentine craft last weekend. Since it was a last-minute craft, it needed to be a craft using existing items in the house. The decision was the good 'ol grade-schooler art craft: melting crayons.



We grabbed the crayon box and the kids pulled out crayons with Valentine colors. Next I pulled out the wax paper and pencil sharpener. We sharpened the crayons to create shavings. This was quite a process, but we got good piles of crayon shavings.
After we placed the shavings in between two layers of wax paper. Then we ironed the wax paper on a medium setting until the crayons were melted.
Then using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, we traced hearts and cut out the shapes. Then strung with thin ribbon. Hang the hearts against a window that gets good light. I love the stain-glass effect.
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7 comments:

  1. MarleenJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I forgot about this craft! I was just thinking what decor craft I should make with the kids. This is a favorite and brings back great memories from kindergarten. Thanks!

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  2. AlisonJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Wait! Do you leave the waxed paper on them? I'm stealing this idea right away.

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  3. DarleenJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    yes, the crayons melt the wax paper together.

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  4. The Arbuckle'sJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    cute idea

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  5. GraceJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    What a great idea, I love it!

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  6. Me and My BrainJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I totally need to do this with my kids... I know the perfect spot to hang them... thanks

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  7. MiaJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Those are beautiful. I know what we're doing next snow day!

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