There is nothing more satisfying than coloring with new crayons. Unbroken, beautifully sharp, and you haven’t had to pick away at the paper label yet to get to the crayon stub underneath. Such a lovely experience. Sadly, crayons don’t stay that perfect for long. They snap, dull, and get rubbed away. However, before you toss…
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Growing up, I convinced my mother that I needed a new box of crayons every school year, despite the fact that I had plenty of perfectly good crayons in the box from last year… and the year before that… and the year before that. If your house is anything like mine was, you have at…
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Melted crayon art is really fun, but it takes some getting used to. If you have a project in mind that you would like to do, I suggest that you practice on a scrap piece of cardboard first. But just because it is practice, doesn’t mean you can’t turn it into a fun craft. This…
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For a more detailed tutorial you can check out the Melted Crayon Picture Frame tutorial. I also suggest practicing on a scrap piece of cardboard first before you attempt your final piece. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration for how to turn your practice piece into a fun conversation piece. Supplies: Crayons Hot glue…
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Melted crayon art can be a really fun way to upcycle old and broken crayons. I suggest playing around with techniques before attempting your final piece. Check out this tutorial for some inspiration for how to turn your practice piece into a conversation piece. It takes a little while to get used to. In general,…
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