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How to Make Crayon Star Sun Catchers (2025 DIY Guide for Kids & Parents)

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Turn broken crayons into dazzling DIY Crayon Star Sun Catchers! This fun and eco-friendly craft transforms old crayon bits into stained-glass inspired stars that brighten up any window.

Ingredients

  • Broken crayons (wrappers removed)
  • Star-shaped silicone molds or cookie cutters
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Mini muffin tin (for stability)
  • Jewelry wire or fishing line
  • Craft knife
  • Oven mitts
  • Optional: glitter or mica powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Peel crayon wrappers by soaking in warm water if needed.
  3. Chop crayons into small bits (eraser-sized).
  4. Sort by color and optionally add glitter or mica powder.
  5. Place silicone molds inside a mini muffin tin lined with parchment.
  6. Fill molds with crayon pieces, leaving space at the top.
  7. Bake 8–10 minutes until crayons are fully melted and glossy.
  8. Carefully remove from oven with mitts—do not stir melted wax.
  9. Quickly insert small loops of jewelry wire or fishing line before wax hardens.
  10. Cool at room temp for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to freezer for 15 minutes.
  11. Gently pop stars out of molds once solid and cool.
  12. Hang in a sunny window with suction hooks, fishing line, or ribbon.

Notes

Use a mini muffin tin to stabilize molds and avoid spills. Always add hanging loops before the wax hardens. For storage, keep stars flat and separated with parchment paper to prevent warping.

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