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Wax Paper Sun Catchers

Colorful and easy-to-make wax paper sun catchers that brighten up any room while fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
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Course: Arts and Crafts, Craft
Keyword: Art Project, Color Mixing, DIY, Kids Craft, Wax Paper Sun Catchers
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 craft project

Ingredients

Craft Materials

  • 1 sheet Wax paper Use multiple sheets for different sun catchers.
  • 3-5 colors Crayons (various colors) Choose vibrant colors for the best effect.
  • 1 unit Cheese grater or sharpener For making shavings from crayons.
  • 1 unit Iron Set to low heat.
  • 1 sheet Parchment paper Used to cover the wax paper while heating.
  • 1 pair Scissors For cutting out shapes.
  • optional string or ribbon String or ribbon for hanging To hang your finished sun catcher.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Find a flat, stable surface to work on.
  • Lay out parchment paper and have your materials ready.

Step-by-Step Crafting

  • Use a cheese grater or crayon sharpener to create crayon shavings.
  • Place a sheet of wax paper on the parchment paper.
  • Evenly spread the crayon shavings across the wax paper, leaving a small border.
  • Place another piece of wax paper on top of the shavings.
  • Cover the top layer with parchment paper to protect your iron.
  • Set your iron to a low heat setting.
  • Gently press down on the parchment paper for a few seconds, watching the shavings melt and fuse the wax paper together.
  • Once cooled, carefully peel back the parchment paper.
  • Use scissors to cut out shapes from your wax paper sun catcher.
  • Optionally, punch a hole for string or ribbon if you wish to hang it.

Notes

Experiment with different shapes and materials, such as adding textured papers or glow-in-the-dark crayons for more visual interest. Use care when handling hot materials.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g