DIY Swirl-Pattern Glue Sun Catchers
A fun and colorful activity for kids to create beautiful swirl-pattern sun catchers using simple supplies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 sun catchers
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- White school glue
- Food coloring
- Wax paper
- A plastic pipette or squeeze bottle
- Scissors (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying the wax paper flat on the table.
- Mix colors by combining white glue with various food colorings in separate cups.
- Start squeezing the colored glue onto the wax paper, allowing creativity to flow.
- Creating swirls by using a stick or the end of a paintbrush to mix the colors while the glue is wet.
- Let it dry completely, ideally overnight.
- Cut around your dried design and hang it in a sunny window.
Notes
Consider using glitter for added sparkle or try different shapes with cookie cutters. This activity teaches fine motor skills and color mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sun catcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg