![Melted Crayon Shamrock](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/melted-crayon-shamrock/_square/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Product-Card.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Crayon Sharpener
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil Crayola Glue Stick
- Crayola Markers
- Wax Paper
- Duct Tape
- Hair Dryer
- Wiggle Eyes
CIY Staff Tips:
- This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
- A pencil sharpener will work if you don’t have a crayon sharpener on hand.
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-01.jpg)
Unwrap 2–3 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-02.jpg)
Lay piece of wax paper on protected surface. Evenly sprinkle shavings onto wax paper.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-03.jpg)
Place slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop. Seal edges with duct tape.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-04.jpg)
With the help of an adult, use hair dryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-05.jpg)
Cut circle out of wax paper.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-06.jpg)
Sketch and cut out construction paper head, legs, and tail.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-07.jpg)
Glue head, legs, and tail to wax paper.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-08.jpg)
Flip wax paper over. Glue wiggle eyes to head.
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Turtle-Suncatcher_Step-09.jpg)
Draw details with markers for an ex-shell-ent turtle suncatcher!
Occasion:
Spring,
Back to School
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+