DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers
Create beautiful, lightweight bioplastic suncatchers using simple kitchen ingredients and pressed botanicals. Perfect for a hands-on family craft project.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 suncatchers 1x
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup distilled or filtered water
- 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
- 1 teaspoon glycerin (optional but recommended)
- Dried flowers, thin leaves, small petals, or tissue paper
- Fishing line or thin ribbon for hanging
- Parchment paper or nonstick baking sheet (if not using silicone)
Instructions
- Warm 1 cup of water in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the surface and let it bloom for a minute.
- Stir the mixture gently until gelatin fully dissolves.
- Add glycerin and stir to blend.
- Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring steadily until clear.
- Line a shallow tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Pour the gelatin mixture into the tray in a thin, even layer.
- Gently press botanicals into the liquid using tweezers.
- Allow the tray to rest undisturbed until the surface feels tacky (about 1 hour).
- Move the tray to a warm, dry spot to dry for 24-48 hours.
- Once firm, carefully peel the film from the tray.
- Poke a hole for hanging and attach fishing line or ribbon.
Notes
This project can take 15 to 30 minutes of active time for preparation and setup, while the drying time varies between 24-48 hours. It’s a great way to include kids in crafting and develop their fine motor skills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.diymadeeasy.com/bioplastic-suncatchers-easy-recipe/