Here's how to make melted crayon ornaments, using a hairdryer to melt the crayons:
Steps to Create Melted Crayon Ornaments
Here's how to create these colorful ornaments based on the reference material:
- Prepare Your Ornament: Choose a clear glass or plastic ornament. This will allow the melted crayon to be visible.
- Attach Crayon Pieces: Break crayons into small pieces and place them inside the ornament. You can vary colors to achieve desired effects.
- Heat the Ornament:
- Using a hair dryer on high heat, focus the airflow directly onto the areas where the crayon pieces are located inside the ornament.
- As the crayons begin to melt, rotate the ornament to distribute the melting wax. Be careful, the ornament will get very hot so hold it by the stem.
- Continue Melting: Keep using the hair dryer and turning the ornament to melt the crayons fully and spread them to create the desired artistic look.
Tips for Success
- Safety First: Ornaments become hot during this process. Always hold them by the stem to avoid burns, as stated in the reference.
- Color Combinations: Experiment with various color combinations for unique results.
- Crayon Placement: You can control the final look by carefully placing different colored crayon pieces.
Materials Needed
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Ornaments | Clear glass or plastic Christmas ornaments |
| Crayons | Various colors of crayons, broken into pieces |
| Hair Dryer | Used on high heat to melt the crayons |
By following these steps and taking the above precautions, you can easily create beautiful, custom melted crayon ornaments.
