DIY Glue Suncatchers
Engage your kids in a colorful and creative DIY project by making glue suncatchers that brighten any space.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2880 minutes
- Total Time: 2890 minutes
- Yield: 4 suncatchers 1x
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup clear liquid school glue
- 4 to 6 drops liquid food coloring in various colors
- 2 tablespoons fine craft glitter
- 4 flexible plastic lids or clear plastic plates
- 1 yard of thin ribbon or twine
- 1 pair of scissors (adult supervision required)
Instructions
- Pour a thick, even layer of glue into a plastic lid to cover the bottom.
- Add drops of food coloring and gently swirl with a toothpick for a lovely pattern.
- Sprinkle glitter over the wet glue and let it dry undisturbed for 2 to 3 days until hard.
- Carefully peel the suncatcher from the lid and punch a small hole at the top.
- Use scissors with supervision to thread the ribbon through for hanging.
Notes
Encourage kids to enjoy the process of creating and making adjustments as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg