Old wax crayons can be repurposed in several creative ways, extending their use beyond just coloring. Here's how you can make the most of them:
Creative Uses for Old Crayons
You don't have to throw away those broken and stubby crayons. Instead, try these fun and practical ideas:
- Give them away: Share the love by gifting them for occasions like Valentine's Day or Christmas.
- Create Colorful Art:
- Shower of Color: Melt the crayons to create vibrant, flowing designs.
- Use as Paint: Melt crayons and use them as a different type of paint for artwork.
- Repurpose into Candles: Melt down the crayons and mold them into unique, colorful candles.
- Make Old into New: Melt old crayons and pour them into molds to make completely new crayons. This turns the old, broken pieces into something fresh and exciting.
- Games: Save them for a fun game of I-Spy, making use of their different colors.
- Personalized Art: Use them to create a custom masterpiece or a name plaque.
Summary of Ways to Use Old Crayons
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Gifting | Share them on holidays like Valentine's Day or Christmas. |
| Art | Melt them to create a "shower of color" effect, or use melted crayons as paint. |
| Candles | Melt them and mold them into candles. |
| Recycling | Melt old crayons and pour into molds to create new crayons |
| Games | Use them in games like I-Spy for an interactive element. |
| Custom Art Creation | Make a personalized name plaque or a unique picture. |
These ideas showcase how old crayons can be more than just for coloring; they can be used in a variety of creative and practical ways.
