Ever wondered what to do with that drawer full of broken crayons? Crayon melting and making them into something else is easier than you may think! Here are 12 things to do with melted crayons that might surprise you. I’ve included tutorials for melting the crayons as well as crafts to make with melted crayons including melted crayon canvas art!
How To Melt Crayons
Crayons melt into different colors of wax, creating a rainbow of possibilities. We take a look at how to melt them and what to do with the colorful remains.
It’s not just for toddlers anymore. This project shows kids and adults alike how to melt crayons into brilliant colors and patterns. This should be a fun activity that you can do with kids and kids at heart!
Heart Melted Crayon Crafts
Wondering what to give your loved ones during Valentine’s Day? Learn about these DIY heart melted crayon crafts for kids and parents that will surely melt their hearts away!
1. Crayon Heart Pencil Toppers ~ The crayon hearts make really great pencil toppers and party favors for your school Valentine’s class party.
2. DIY Crayon Heart Garland ~ A fun and easy craft for all ages! I made as many crayon hearts as I could, using all of the festive colors (reds, purples, and pinks) that I could find in my old crayon box. Then, once my hearts were cut and ready, I strung them together with embroidery floss to be hung near windows for a stained glass effect.
3. Heart Shaped Crayons ~ Whipperberry “whipped” up some melted heart shaped crayons in the oven with sparkle for Valentine’s day, but these beauties could be used year round. I just adore how the glitter adds that extra pizzazz to the recycled crayons!
Melting Crayons In The Microwave
Some parents have started a microwave craze for kids called “melting crayons in the microwave”. Parents claim that the melted crayon crafts provide a fun and safe alternative to using crayons. Be sure to try the below cool crayon project with your kids after heating them in your microwave.
4. Crayon Color Block Candles ~ Using melted crayons you can create a color block pattern that’s perfect for candles. What a cool crayon project to give as gifts to friends and family for every season!
Melting Crayons In Oven
Watching crayons melt in a kitchen oven is quite a show. The colors change from bright to dull and back again. And there are splatters. Create these cool melted crayon art activities with your kids after melting crayons in your kitchen oven!
5. Melting Crayons (Unavailable) ~ Read. Write. Mom! Gives a great tutorial about melting broken crayons in the oven along with tips and tricks she learned along the way. What a fun melted crayon craft to try!
6. Rainbow Toddler Crayons ~ Adult supervision is required for these, but they make a great toddler craft. This cool DIY crayon project is great for a toddler to learn to hold a crayon. Plus, the layers just look bright and cheery.
Melted Crayon Crafts and Art Projects
Contrary to what you might think, melted crayons can create an intriguing artistic effect. Melted crayon crafts are a sure hit for kids for every season! Here are some melted crayon crafts and art ideas that you might want to try!
7. Melted Crayon Abstract Art ~ Tutorial on how-to make your DIY crayon abstract art using melted crayons. Come see how simple and fun creating your own art can me with this great tutorial.
8. Melted Crayon Canvas Art ~ Melted Crayon Canvas art is all the rage right now, but actually finding a tutorial is harder than you might think. Stephanie’s tutorial is fabulous and will walk you through each step. Such a cool crayon project to try with your kids!
9. Butterfly Suncatchers ~ Two-Daloo provides a full tutorial on how to make fun suncatchers using wax paper and melted crayons.
10. Melted Crayon Watercolor Art (Unavailable) ~ A unique way to paint with watercolors and crayons. Heat the canvas first in the oven and then allow your child to draw on it with crayon.
11. Crayon Wands ~ Crayon bits and pieces can be given new purpose by melting in milkshake straws. They’re thicker than the traditional crayons so they’re perfect for toddler sized hands.
12. Crayon Hot Rocks {Coloring} ~ Here is a fun new take on the traditional crayon! Using rocks your child collects, crayons and your oven you’ll create crayon hot rocks! This cool crayon project is going to rock your kids’ world!
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Those are some pretty cool ideas. Once I used crayon’s and melted them and put them on wood chip hearts and added a pin to the back. I still have mine.