Turtle Suncatcher

Turtley awesome! Shell-ebrate World Turtle Day and make a suncatcher with this melted crayon turtle craft for kids.

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

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Crayon or Pencil Sharpener
Duct Tape
Hair Dryer
Pencil(s)
Wax Paper
Wiggle Eyes

Steps

Step 1

Unwrap 2–3 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.
Step 2

Lay piece of wax paper on protected surface. Evenly sprinkle shavings onto wax paper.
Step 3

Place slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop. Seal edges with duct tape.
Step 4

With the help of an adult, use hair dryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.
Step 5

Cut circle out of wax paper.
Step 6

Sketch and cut out construction paper head, legs, and tail.
Step 7

Glue head, legs, and tail to wax paper.
Step 8

Flip wax paper over. Glue wiggle eyes to head.
Step 9

Draw details with markers for an ex-shell-ent turtle suncatcher!

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CIY Staff Tips

This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
A pencil sharpener will work if you don’t have a crayon sharpener on hand.

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