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DIY Red Crayon Suncatchers Project Recipe

DIY Red Crayon Suncatchers

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Brighten your home with these delightful DIY Red Crayon Suncatchers that capture the magic of sunlight through colorful creations. Perfect for families and a fun crafting adventure!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Materials You'll Need
  • Red crayons
  • Wax paper
  • String or ribbon

Equipment

  • Iron
  • Grater or Sharpener
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Paper Towel or Cloth

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your iron to a low setting.
  2. Step 2: Use your grater or sharpener to shave the red crayons into small pieces.
  3. Step 3: Cut two pieces of wax paper to your desired size.
  4. Step 4: Place a layer of crayon shavings between the two pieces of wax paper.
  5. Step 5: Cover the top piece of wax paper with your paper towel or cloth.
  6. Step 6: Gently press the iron over the covered wax paper for a few seconds.
  7. Step 7: Once the shavings have melted, carefully remove the paper towel or cloth and let the wax paper cool.
  8. Step 8: Using scissors, cut the wax paper into fun shapes.
  9. Step 9: Create a small hole at the top of each shape using a pencil.
  10. Step 10: Thread the string or ribbon through the hole and tie a knot.

Notes

Store suncatchers flat in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.