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Melted Crayon Ornaments

Create melted crayon art in the form of DIY ornaments. Melted crayon shavings and a few other supplies turn mason jar lids into homemade holiday decorations!

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff
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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Crayons
  • Crayon Sharpener
  • Duct Tape
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mason Jar Lid(s)
  • String
  • Wax Paper

Steps

  • Step 1

    Unwrap 2–6 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.

  • Step 2

    Lay a piece of wax paper on a protected surface. Evenly sprinkle the shavings onto the wax paper.

  • Step 3

    Place a slightly larger piece of wax paper over the shavings and seal the edges with duct tape.

  • Step 4

    With the help of an adult, use a hairdryer to melt the shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Loop string through mason jar lids, then tie to create the ornament hangers.

  • Step 6

    Use mason jar lid to measure and trace a circle on the wax paper.

  • Step 7

    Cut out the circles with scissors and trim to fit, if needed.

  • Step 8

    Carefully press the circles into the open top of mason jar lid.

  • Step 9

    Hang on your tree or around the house!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
  • A pencil sharpener will work if you don’t have a crayon sharpener on hand.
  • Want more DIY ornaments and festive craft ideas? Browse all our Christmas and holiday crafts.

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