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Hi, I’m Debbie from Party Patisserie, here to show you an easy rainy day (or sunny day) activity to make with your kids. Making Colorful Crayons is a perfect “mom and me” activity, and fun when friends come over, too.
I’ve always loved making crayons with the kiddos for a few reasons: 1) we always have the supplies on hand, and 2) kids are always so excited to see how the crayons go from a solid to a liquid and back to a solid in a different shape. (Great science lesson in there, also.)
Supplies:
Crayons (I think Crayola work the best)
Silicone forms–any shape you like
Cookie sheet
Directions:
1) Choose your colors, then unwrap the crayons.
2) Divide into color families …
… and break into pieces.
3) Place the pieces into the forms and put on a cookie sheet (it’s just easier to handle this way, and if you over -fill, the wax will land on the cookie sheet, not your oven). We used various shades of the same color to give the crayons depth and interest. You can make them solid colors by using a few of the same color crayons to fill the mold.
4) Place in a 250-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the crayons are completely melted. (Watch carefully as oven temperatures are different.)
5) Speed up the process by placing the forms in the freezer for about 5 minutes after you take them out of the oven to set up and cool off. Once they’re set, just pop them out of the molds. Voila!
Kids are always amazed when they see the various colors in each crayon. They love the shapes, too!
Be creative with your colors and watch their eyes light up when they see the colors they’ve created.
It’s fun to spell out words, too.
Now, give them paper and let their creativity flow!
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Debbie- love this idea. Kids would really enjoy making these!
Thanks Toni and so glad you like it! Thank you for having me.
I would like to know where you got the molds ive looked everywhere want to make them for my grandson. Are they two inch letters?
Hi Pam,
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When I make these some of them get a white/clear layer of wax on top how do I prevent that from happening? Is it because the crayons are from the dollar store? Do they need to be crayloa?
Hi Allyson,
I’m not sure why that is happening. Possibly the quality of the crayons. See if Crayola does the same thing. Good luck!
yes, it is because of the crayon you are using. Crayola works the best. off brands tend to have more waxy stuff they accumulates on the top of the crayon when melting.
Hi there.
Love these but. Mine are sinking in and cracking a bit on the open side of the mold after they are cooled.
Help.
not sure how to advise on that. they are a fun project to make.
Hi! This is such an fab project but I need advice. The wax and pigment keep separating. I’ve tried changing the oven temp but now I’m thinking it might be the cheaper crayons I’m using. Any idea or advice?
Joanne,
I’m sorry I do not know for sure but I would think your statement about the cheaper crayons might have something to do with it. Wish I could be of more help.
Good luck.