Introduction: Melting Crayons Into Shapes

By Platein28
About: We are two busy moms who want to help grown-ups get food on the table fast with recipes and activities to occupy the kids while they cook. Our ever-resourceful mom chimes in every step along the way.

Looking for a low stress, satisfying craft? Melting crayons into new shapes might be the easiest art activity ever, with a seriously impressive end result! FYI - This craft takes around 28 mins, from start to a finished bake, not including the freeze time. Full craft available at: https://platein28.com/melting-crayons-in-the-oven/

Supplies

  • large bowl
  • water
  • crayons
  • heart silicone mold
  • water
  • baking sheet
  • oven mitt
  • towel and pot holder [optional]

Step 1: Soak Crayons in Warm Water

Set oven for 350° F. Fill large bowl with very warm water. Submerge crayons in bowl and let soak for 5 mins.


Step 2: Peel and Break Crayons

Remove a crayon from water, slide off the paper wrapping, and break into small pieces with your hands. Repeat until all crayons are done.


Step 3: Fill Molds With Crayon Pieces


Fill the mold cavities with crayon pieces, overfilling as much as possible. You pick the colors!



Step 4: Bake Molds

Place mold on baking sheet and bake for ~15 mins. Take a peak - if you still see chunks of unmelted crayons, the molds aren't done yet.


Step 5: Freeze Molds

Remove from oven and place directly in freezer. OR let mold sit out until slightly solidified, and then move to freezer. Freeze for ~10 mins.


Step 6: Pop Them Out!

This is the best part! Just be gentle when you push your crayon art out of the molds. Note - don't leave them too long in freezer or they'll be hard to get out of mold.Full craft available at: https://platein28.com/melting-crayons-in-the-oven/