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    Design Dazzle » Kids » Summer Camp/Crafts

    Published: Jun 30, 2014 · Modified: Jul 15, 2020 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    Making Colorful Crayons

    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

    Making Colorful Crayons featured on Design Dazzle

    Directions:

    1) Choose your colors, then unwrap the crayons.

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    2) Divide into color families …

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    … and break into pieces.

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    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.

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    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!

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    Kids are always amazed when they see the various colors in each crayon. They love the shapes, too!

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    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.

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    Now, give them paper and let their creativity flow!

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    Debbie is the founder of the Party Patisserie blog where she shares DIYs, recipes and party inspiration. You’ll also want to check out the Party Patisserie shop for unique party supplies. Follow her on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.

    DIY Crayon Shapes! Kids will love making your own colorful crayons! Great summer activity!

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    Comments

    1. Toni - Design Dazzle says

      June 30, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Debbie- love this idea. Kids would really enjoy making these!

      Reply
    2. Debbie-Party Patisserie says

      July 01, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Toni and so glad you like it! Thank you for having me.

      Reply
    3. pam ash says

      January 03, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 01, 2018 at 8:43 pm

        Hi Pam,
        You can purchase them here: (affiliate) https://amzn.to/2CSgYrB

        Reply
    4. allyson says

      January 15, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:14 pm

        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!

        Reply
      • Samantha Blaylock says

        September 24, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        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.

        Reply
    5. Aimee says

      October 16, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        December 27, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        not sure how to advise on that. they are a fun project to make.

        Reply
    6. Joanne says

      January 01, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        January 01, 2022 at 10:56 pm

        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.

        Reply

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