Crayon Wrapper Flower Pot

crayola supplies

Paint Brush
Crayons
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
flower pot
container(s) of water

Why

This flower pot is the perfect project for recycling Crayola® Crayons. Give as a gift and watch the memories grow.

Steps

1. Carefully peel off the paper wrappers from different Crayola Crayons.
2. Cut wrappers to fit on the pot with Crayola Scissors, or tear pieces for a mosaic effect.
3. With a Crayola Glue Stick, glue wrappers to the plant pot in a collage.
4. When the wrappers are securely dried on the pot, dilute Crayola School Glue with water to form a wash. Cover your work area with newspaper. Brush the wash over the wrappers as a glaze. Dry.

When & Where

"This was a different outdoor project that pulled double duty as a gift."
- Derek K., father of three kids ages 8 to 14.

"A colorful and original way to demonstrate our lesson on living and growing things."
- Terace C., religious school teacher.

Interesting Info

U.S. artist Douglas Mehrens uses more crayons per year than anyone else. He melts more than 24,000 crayons annually for use in his abstract pieces.

Safety Guidelines

Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.