Melted Crayon Confetti Lantern

Shed a light on shavings! Make a colorful lantern using a jar, a tea light and Crayola Crayon shavings.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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Battery Operated Tea Light(s)
Crayon Sharpener
Duct Tape
Glass Jar
Hair Dryer
Hole Punch
Wax Paper

Steps

Step 1

Unwrap about 4 Crayola Crayons of different colors.
Step 2

Sharpen your crayons into small shavings using a crayon or pencil sharpener.
Step 3

Tear off a square of wax paper and lay it on a flat, protected surface. Then, sprinkle crayon shavings onto the wax paper. Be sure to blend the colors.
Step 4

Place another piece of wax paper over top of your crayon shavings. Tape down the edges and make sure to squeeze out as many air bubbles as possible.
Step 5

With adult assistance, use a hair dryer to melt the shavings until they form a colorful melted surface. Let cool.
Step 6

Cut the wax paper to fit in a glass jar. Roll the wax paper and place inside the jar, wrapping around the inside edge of the glass.
Step 7

Place a battery-operated tea light into the jar to make a lantern!

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CIY Staff Tips

This project uses a hair dryer. Adult assistance is required.

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