Crayon Flower Sun Catcher Craft
Turn leftover crayon bits into a bright and colorful flower sun catcher. This easy craft is a fun way to reuse old crayons and make cheerful window decorations for spring, summer, or classroom activities. Kids will love watching the colors melt together to create a pretty stained glass effect.
Supplies
- Waxed paper
- Bits of leftover crayons
- Warm iron to be used by an adult
- Scissors
- Fishing line
- Beads, pearls, or sequins for the flower center (optional)
Instructions
- Place a piece of waxed paper over the flower pattern.
- Sprinkle crayon shavings lightly onto the waxed paper, following the flower design on the printable. A little goes a long way, so do not add too many shavings.
- Place a second piece of waxed paper on top. Cover it with a plain sheet of paper or a thin cloth.
- Have an adult gently press the top with a warm iron. The crayon shavings will melt very quickly and blend into a colorful design.
- Staple around the outside edge, staying outside the flower design area so the melted crayon section stays in place.
- Cut out the flower shape carefully.
- Add bead pearls or other embellishments to the center of the flower if desired.
- Punch a hole near the top and tie on a piece of fishing line.
- Hang your crayon flower sun catcher in a sunny window and enjoy the colorful glow.
Fun Facts
Crayons have been around for a very long time, but the first Crayola crayon box was introduced in 1903. It included 8 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black. That first box sold for just five cents.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the flower pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This recycled craft is a great way to talk about reusing materials and reducing waste. Children can sort crayon shavings by color, make color patterns, or experiment with warm and cool color combinations. Teachers can also use this project for a simple science discussion about how heat changes solid wax into liquid and then back into a solid again as it cools.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
