Melted Crayon Art

August 09, 2024

Moms Morning Memo

Old crayons piling up? Let’s put them to good use with a fun and colorful project! Melted crayon art is an easy, hands-on activity that lets your kids get creative while repurposing those broken bits.

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Activity of the Day

Melted Crayons

What You’ll Need:

  • Crayon shavings (made from old crayons)

  • Wax paper

  • An iron (with adult supervision)

  • Paper towels

  • An old towel or cloth to protect your workspace

💡 Inspiration

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Lay an old towel or cloth on your workspace to protect it, then place a sheet of wax paper on top.

  2. Let your child sprinkle crayon shavings on the wax paper in any design they like. This is where their imagination gets to run wild!

  3. Place another sheet of wax paper over the crayon shavings.

  4. Carefully press a warm iron over the wax paper, with an adult’s help. Watch as the heat melts the shavings into a vibrant, abstract piece of art.

  5. Allow the wax paper to cool, then gently peel it away to reveal the colorful masterpiece. Hang it up or frame it for everyone to admire.

Why You’ll Love This

This activity is a wonderful way to give those old, broken crayons a new life. It’s creative, colorful, and kids love watching how the colors mix and melt together. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for them to experiment with color combinations and patterns.

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