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Materials
- Crayons (any colors you love; I recommend using broken pieces for ease)
- Non-stick baking sheets or silicone molds
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- An oven (or a toaster oven for a smaller set)
- Scissors (for cutting crayon wrappers)
- Optional: a sponge for cleanup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Make sure it’s ready for your crayons to melt.
- Take the crayons and gently remove the wrappers. This can be a soothing task; feel the smooth, cool crayon surfaces beneath your fingers.
- Break the crayons into smaller pieces—this helps them melt evenly. As you do this, let the colors inspire you.
- Place the broken crayon pieces into the molds in any pattern that strikes your fancy. Think about how the colors will blend and play with each other when melted.
- Carefully place the molds on the baking sheet and put them in the preheated oven. The crayons will take about 10–15 minutes to melt. Watch them as they transform into flowing colors; the sight can be absolutely mesmerizing.
- Remove the molds from the oven carefully, as they will be hot. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before turning them out.
- If they do not come out easily, place them in the freezer for just a few minutes, which can help the suncatchers pop out smoothly.
- Once cooled, you can punch a small hole at the top to allow a string. Hang your beautiful creations in a spot where they can catch the light.
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