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Witch's Cauldron

Put a spooky spin on crayon melting art! Make a Witch’s Cauldron as part of your bewitching DIY Halloween decorations.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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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.

  • Clear Tape
  • Crayon or Pencil Sharpener
  • Duct Tape
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pencil(s)
  • Wax Paper

Steps

  • Step 1

    Unwrap 2–6 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.

  • Step 2

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

  • Step 3

    Place a slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop and seal edges with duct tape.

  • Step 4

    With the help of an adult, use a hairdryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Draw outline of a cauldron on construction paper, plus inner circle. Cut out both.

  • Step 6

    Place cauldron on wax paper and trace to fit within center of cauldron. Cut out.

  • Step 7

    Attach wax paper to back of cauldron with clear tape and flip over.

  • Step 8

    Hang in a window and let the light shine through this Halloween decoration!

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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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