Introduction: Crayon Desk Object

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Inspired by trebuchet03'sAnti Crayon Art it's really a test of the method.

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Step 1: Materials

A box of wax crayons
Glue
An oven
Some aluminium foil

Step 2: Assembly

Carefully cut the seam of the crayon-box and turn it inside-out. Apply some glue and reform the box to make a plinth.

Cut a ring from the cardboard tube, or otherwise make one. I found that a standard British toilet paper tube is just the right size. Pack the crayons in the tube, hexagonally.

Apply glue to the bottom of the crayon-pack, and work it down the cracks (e.g. with a pin or piece of wire) . The glue will hold the crayons together well enough, and secure them to the plinth. Add the crayons to the plinth and allow to dry. I used 2-part epoxy: strong & heat-resistant.

Step 3: The Melt

I made a tray by wrapping (4 layers) of foil around a box.
Then into a gentle oven for 15min.
(see video)

Step 4: Stage 2

Then I put it back in for ~30min.

Step 5: And...

I got a picture-frame out of the waste