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How to Make Your Own Crayons
We have a difficult time throwing things away at The Hydrangea House. That means even broken crayons find salvation here. Right now you are either shaking your head in agreement because you totally understand the struggle, or you are shaking your head in judgement because you can’t fathom this ridiculousness. Either way, I totally still love you. Anyhow, we found a cool way to use up those broken and busted up crayons leftover from this last school year, and I have to share it with you. This colorful crayons craft for kids is an awesome way to give a new life to your old crayons. Here is how you can make your own handmade crayons like you see here:
To make your own crayons you will need:
– crayons!
– a muffin or donut tin (Dollar Tree carries muffin tins for just a buck, so that is always a great option if you don’t want to use your day to day pans) I also found a fantastic floral crayon mold on Amazon here for around $4!
– non-stick cooking spray
To begin, you need to remove the wrappers from your crayons. This part is a bit boring, but necessary. It is easier to break the crayon in half or smaller segments then start removing the wrapping. Once your crayons are peeled, set them aside and lightly spray your pan of choice.
Now, break the crayons up into smaller segments. They should be about 1/2 inch or so. Drop them into the pan so the bottom of each cup is covered. You can use any assortment of colors you want, which is great when creating themed crayons (for example mix green and red crayons for Christmas) or when trying to achieve a specific color hue.
Heat your pan at 300 degrees for 10 minutes or until the crayons liquefy. This won’t take long, usually 10-12 minutes tops. Don’t worry about that freaky burnt wax smell. That is totally normal and will go away.
Carefully remove the pan once liquefied and allow the wax to cool. It will quickly harden as it does. Place the pan in the freezer for a few minutes to make removal easier. After a few minutes in the freezer, turn the pan over and the crayons should fall right out! Don’t worry if they break or don’t turn out as planned. You can always break them up into smaller pieces and try all over again.
Oh ps…Take a damp rag and wipe away any non stick oil that remains.
Don’t you love it? Imagine the possibilities using various shaped pans. It is such a great way to put old crayons to use. Want some more crafting fun with crayons? Check out this book Creative Quilts From Your Crayon Box by Terrie Linn Kygar.
Happy crafting! And should you have energy remaining after you make these homemade crayons, you can try these other kid friendly crafts too:
Easy Peasy Water Bombs for Kids
DIY Butterfly Feeder Craft for Kids
Rainbow Dyed Rice Craft for Kids
Wine Cork Flower Stamp for Kid