Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayon Sharpener
- Wax Paper
- Hole Punch
- Battery-Operated Tea Lights
- Duct Tape
- Hair Dryer
- Glass Jar
CIY Staff Tips:
- This project uses a hair dryer. Adult assistance is required.
Steps:
1
Unwrap about 4 Crayola Crayons of different colours.
2
Sharpen your crayons into small shavings using a crayon or pencil sharpener.
3
Tear off a square of wax paper and lay it on a flat, protected surface. Then, sprinkle crayon shavings onto the wax paper. Be sure to blend the colours.
4
Place another piece of wax paper over top of your crayon shavings. Tape down the edges and make sure to squeeze out as many air bubbles as possible.
5
With adult assistance, use a hair dryer to melt the shavings until they form a colourful melted surface. Let cool.
6
Cut the wax paper to fit in a glass jar. Roll the wax paper and place inside the jar, wrapping around the inside edge of the glass.
7
Place a battery-operated tea light into the jar to make a lantern!
Occasion:
National Crayon Day,
Rainy Day Crafts
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+,
Adult
