Here is a fun way to use your old crayons. You know, the torn up, broken pieces that you keep in the Ziploc bag? Melted Crayon Art is easy to make and the kids will love it!
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DIY Melted Crayon Art
All of us loved Crayons when we were young, right?
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Remember the 64 Pack with the sharpener on the box? Well, I couldn’t find the 64 pack, but they still make a 96 pack with a sharpener.
While every color is different, unique and beautiful in its own way, they somehow manage to all live together in one box.Coloring books and crayons are one of the first artistic pursuits introduced to young children.
Your Grandchildren probably love to color, too.
But what happens when crayons break, perform their coloring duties until they become nubs, or there are only two crayons left in the package.
Christmas comes and Santa brings a new box!
Here is a fun project to share with your Grandkids while recycling the old, worn out crayons.
Let them get creative with their collection of colors.
DIY Melted Crayon Art
- Gather your old crayon nubs, broken pieces, and any of those other
colorful clumps you would like to include in this crazy, creative conglomerate of color. - Remove the wrappers and break the crayons into small pieces.
- Place the pieces into a silicone tray like this one.
- Bake in the oven at 250 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, until the crayons are
completely melted. - Carefully remove them from the oven. DO NOT SPILL – the wax is hot!
- Place the trays on a level surface in the freezer and allow them to harden.
- Remove your DIY Melted Crayon Art from the trays and they are ready to use!
The finished product:
C is for Colorful Crayons.
Keep Passing Down the Love,
Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid
Tuesday 17th of April 2018
What a fun thing to do Kimberly! I like the quote! Makes me think about all the different people in the world and how I wish everyone could get along with everyone else. Shared x 4 ♥
Kimberly
Tuesday 17th of April 2018
Thank you. The pictures don't do it justice - I'm practicing my photography skills... they actually look better than that! Appreciate your support by sharing this!
Tui Snider
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018
p.s. Hey, I tried to sign up again - and now it works! Third time's a charm. :)
Kimberly
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018
I'm so sorry you had trouble but glad to know it eventually worked for you. Welcome!
Tui Snider
Tuesday 3rd of April 2018
How fun is that! I'm going to give this a try! (I tried to sign up for your newsletter and freebie, but it said the link no longer exists, alas.)
Tui Snider, dropping by from the A to Z Challenge Understanding Cemetery Symbols from A to Z