DIY recycled crayon art for kids
This project gives families a way to reuse broken crayons in silicone molds. An adult should handle the oven and hot trays; children can sort colors and decorate cooled pieces.
What to get
Broken crayon pieces
2 cups
Silicone baking molds
2
Baking sheet
1
Oven mitts
1 pair
Paper towels
1 roll
Disposable craft cups
12
Washable table cover
1
Silicone spatula
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Printable color-sorting labels
1 set
Small sorting trays
4
Cellophane gift bags
12
Twist ties
12
Cardstock gift tags
12
Who this list is for
Families with broken crayons can turn them into molded crayon art with this project list. An adult handles the oven and hot trays, while children sort colors and decorate cooled pieces.
How to use this list
Set the washable table cover down and use the four small sorting trays with printable color-sorting labels. Children can sort the two cups of broken crayon pieces. Place pieces into the two silicone baking molds on the baking sheet. An adult uses oven mitts for the oven and hot tray handling. After the molded crayons have cooled, use disposable craft cups, paper towels, child-safe scissors, cellophane gift bags, twist ties, and cardstock gift tags for packaging.
Common mistakes
Do not let children handle the oven, baking sheet, or silicone molds while hot. Avoid removing molded crayons before they have cooled. Keep paper towels and packaging supplies away from the oven area until the tray is no longer hot.
What is on this list
The checklist includes two cups of broken crayons, two silicone molds, one baking sheet, oven mitts, paper towels, 12 craft cups, a table cover, silicone spatula, child-safe scissors, sorting labels, four trays, 12 gift bags, 12 twist ties, and 12 cardstock tags. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Let an adult confirm the pieces are fully cooled before children package them. Label gift bags with the cardstock tags, wipe the trays and table cover, and save any leftover crayon pieces for another batch.
FAQ
Who is "DIY recycled crayon art for kids" for?
Families with broken crayons can turn them into molded crayon art with this project list. An adult handles the oven and hot trays, while children sort colors and decorate cooled pieces.
How should I use "DIY recycled crayon art for kids"?
Set the washable table cover down and use the four small sorting trays with printable color-sorting labels. Children can sort the two cups of broken crayon pieces. Place pieces into the two silicone baking molds on the baking sheet. An adult uses oven mitts for the oven and hot tray handling. After the molded crayons have cooled, use disposable craft cups…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY recycled crayon art for kids"?
Do not let children handle the oven, baking sheet, or silicone molds while hot. Avoid removing molded crayons before they have cooled. Keep paper towels and packaging supplies away from the oven area until the tray is no longer hot.
What is on the "DIY recycled crayon art for kids" list?
The checklist includes two cups of broken crayons, two silicone molds, one baking sheet, oven mitts, paper towels, 12 craft cups, a table cover, silicone spatula, child-safe scissors, sorting labels, four trays, 12 gift bags, 12 twist ties, and 12 cardstock tags. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Let an adult confirm the pieces are fully cooled before children package them. Label gift bags with the cardstock tags, wipe the trays and table cover, and save any leftover crayon pieces for another batch.
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