Personalized Melted Crayon Canvas

Create crayon melted art with this personalized canvas craft. Put your first initial (or your recipient’s!) on this colorful DIY melted crayon project.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

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CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Hair Dryer
Hot Glue Gun
Painters Tape

Steps

Step 1

Line up crayons of your choice to span the length of the canvas.
Step 2

Ask an adult to attach crayons to canvas with hot glue gun.
Step 3

Create the first letter of your name on the canvas using painter’s tape.
Step 4

In a well-ventilated area, prop canvas up on protected surface. Secure canvas so that it remains in a standing position.
Step 5

With an adult’s help, aim hair dryer downward at crayons.
Step 6

Move slowly back and forth until crayons are melted in a dripping pattern, covering painter’s tape. Let cool 15 minutes.
Step 7

Carefully peel off painter’s tape to reveal letter resist.
Step 8

Display your colorful melted crayon art!

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CIY Staff Tips

This craft uses a hot glue gun and a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
Use a friend or family member’s initial if you’d like to give the canvas art as a gift!

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