Melted Crayon Heart Garland

Display colorful decorations for Valentine's Day by creating garland made with melted crayon shavings!

Ages: 6 and up

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CIY Staff

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Supplies Needed

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Clothespin(s)
Crayon Sharpener
Hair Dryer
Hole Punch
String
Tape
Wax Paper
Wooden Dowel

Steps

Step 1

Unwrap the crayons you want to use to make your raindrops. Experiment with shades of pink and red!
Step 2

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

Protect your surface. Then, sprinkle the shavings onto a piece of wax paper. Be sure to blend the colored shavings!
Step 4

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

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

Wait for your melted crayons to cool before cutting heart shapes into your melted crayon and wax paper. Accent with Glitter Glue.
Step 7

Use a hole punch to create the hole for the string.

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CIY Staff Tips

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

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