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This is a good project to do on a hot sunny day with your kids and old crayon stubs.

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EditSteps

  1. Create Crayons Step 1.jpg
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    Remove the paper from the crayons.
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  2. Create Crayons Step 2.jpg
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    Take a plastic bag and put the paperless crayons into the bag. (Be creative!)
  3. Create Crayons Step 3.jpg
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    Leave the crayons in a sunny spot for about 15-60 min.
  4. Create Crayons Step 4.jpg
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    The melted crayons you can now mold into a shape. (Keep wax in the bag.)
  5. Create Crayons Step 5.jpg
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    Quickly dip the crayon wax into water and it will harden.
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    Remove the crayon.
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    Draw and have fun!
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EditWarnings

  • Wax can be hot, don't touch it unless it has hardened.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Bucket of water
  • Plastic bag
  • Crayons
  • Sunny spot

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Categories: Kids' Crafts

Recent edits by: Caitlyn, carese, Frostmaker84

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