Crayon Sun Catchers

The sun will shine right through these gorgeous sun catchers! These are easy to make and your kids can help too!
Crayon Sun Catchers
Supply List
  • Waxed Paper
  • Crayons in Assorted Colors
  • Regular White Paper or Brown Kraft Paper
  • Needle & Thread
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    Equipment List
  • Crayon Sharpener
  • Pencil
  • Heart Pattern (We used cookie cutters.)
  • Scissors
  • Iron
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    Instructions
    1. Fold a sheet of waxed paper in half and then unfold it.
    2. Cover one half of the waxed paper with crayon shavings. The waxed paper should be lightly covered.

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    3. Fold the other half of the waxed paper over the top of the shavings like a sandwich. Fold over the three exposed edges of waxed paper so that the crayon wax doesn't seap out.
    4. Place a sheet of white paper or kraft paper over the top of the waxed paper sandwick to protect your iron.
    5. Iron on top of the protective paper at medium heat to melt the crayon wax underneath. Check the waxed paper often to be sure that you melt all of the wax. When you're finished, allow the waxed paper to cool.
    6. Use your heart patterns to trace hearts onto the waxed paper. Cut them out.
    7. Use the thread to string hangers on your suncatchers and hang them where sunlight will be able to shine through!