DIY Melted Crayon Pumpkin Suncatcher
A fun and easy autumn activity to create vibrant pumpkin-shaped suncatchers using melted crayons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 suncatchers
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Crayons (a mix of colors)
- Wax paper
- Baking sheet
- Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (about 93°C).
- Gather and peel your crayons.
- Break the crayons into small pieces and place them on wax paper on your baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet inside the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet and use a cookie cutter to shape the melted crayon mixture.
- Let the shapes cool completely at room temperature.
- Peel the wax paper away from the crayon shapes.
- Display your suncatchers in a sunny window.
Notes
This project engages kids’ creativity and fine motor skills. Supervision is required when using the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg