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  • The Crayola Paper Butterfly Science Kit let’s kids create beautiful paper butterflies that explode with color! This unique craft lets kids learn about the physics of capillary action as colorful inks are absorbed into the wings of paper butterflies! This STEAM-powered kit provides a hands-on learning experience that allows kids to be creative and have fun while they learn! The magic of these colorful butterflies is where science and art comes together! This kit features everything needed to make 12 Wicking Paper Butterflies, as well as a guide with step-by-step instructions. Makes a great gift for girls and boys on birthdays, holidays, and more. Safe and nontoxic, the kit is ideal for kids, ages 7 & up.

    • Our experts have a few tips to help your creativity bloom with the Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit. 

      For Best Results:

      • Protect clothing & work surface before starting.
      • Wipe water and ink spills immediately.

      Cleaning Tips:

      • Rinse and dry all pots, covers, funnels and watering can.
      • Recap ink bottles and markers.
      • Wipe away any spills from work surfaces.

      Looking for refills?

      • Need another bouquet? White coffee filters – they are the perfect alternative to paper petals because they mimic the wicking process of the ink into the paper.
      • Have left over ink? To make your creativity bloom again, rinse the used cores and tips under running water to clean up as much of the ink as possible. Just be sure to wipe up any ink right away and let the cores and tips dry thoroughly. We’ve found this craft hack works best when the ink is fresh and hasn’t had too much time to set.
       Need more helpful hints? Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.
    • Our experts recommend the following tips for best results.

      • For easy clean-up, be sure to protect clothing & work surface.  
      • Accidents happen! Wipe up water or ink spills as soon as possible. 
      • Be prepared! Have water, paper towels, a small baking sheet & baking parchment paper before starting. Do not substitute wax paper for parchment paper. 
      • The paper can air-dry, or an adult can place it into an oven to dry as stated in the instructions.
      • Be patient! When air-drying the paper, allow it to dry overnight before removing it from the screen. 
      • The creative possibilities are endless! Use the finished paper sheets as stationery or fold in half to make cards. Trim edges for a cleaner look or leave “natural”.  
      • We recommend the following Crayola products to add your creative touch to the paper: 
        • Regular or Washable Crayons  
        • Regular, Pip-Squeaks, or Ultra-Clean Washable Markers  
        • Washable Paint or Watercolors*  
        • Glitter Glue* 
        • Glitter Dots*  

      *Allow additional time for product to dry

       

      Looking for Refills?

      • Need more paper pulp?
        • Shredded, unused, plain toilet paper works best, as it has the texture most like the pulp that is included with this kit. 
        • Be creative! Experiment using paper pulp, paper mache, printer paper, notebook paper or paper towels. You’ll need to shred, wet, press and dry the paper. With help from an adult, try using a blender to make the wetted shreds into a finer pulp to create your own custom paper. 
        • Paper pulp and paper mache can be purchased at Amazon.com and craft stores. 
        • Not all paper is created alike! Construction Paper is too thick and not recommended. 
      • Ran out of ink? Use small amounts of Crayola Washable Kids’ Paint* until you get the color you want

      *We do not recommend using any Crayola art materials, wet or dry, near an open flame, in an oven, microwave or kiln unless indicated with specific product instructions and adult supervision, such as with the Crayola Paper Maker.

       

      Need more helpful hints? Feel free to call or text (text charges may apply) us at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.


       

       

       

       

       

       

    • Although Crayola does not manufacture a product to remove crayon marks from paper, a kneaded eraser, usually sold at art supply stores, may help!
    • Crayola® Crayons are made primarily from paraffin wax and color pigment. This process is the same for all Crayola Crayon colors. The paraffin wax is melted and mixed together with pre-measured amounts of color pigments.

       

      We purchase the powder pigments and either use individual colors or mix the pigments to produce the many colors of Crayola crayons. The hot wax mixture is poured into molding machines. In about four to seven minutes, the crayons cool and become solid. We manufacture almost 3 billion crayons each year.

       

      Take a peek at the manufacturing process here.

       

      Check out our FAQ’s below for even more details!

    • While the color pigments in most Crayola products are not permanent and will fade over time when exposed to strong light, the Crayola products below are permanent and light-fast on most paper surfaces.

       

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      We're here for you! Call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. Text charges may apply. If you prefer to send us an email, please visit our Support Page.

STEAM Paper Butterfly Science Kit

Item Number: 747445

Ages: 7+

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