Melted Crayon Shamrock
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock_Poster-Frame_Template](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock_Poster-Frame_Template.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
You sham-rock! Make it a lucky St. Patrick's Day with our melted crayon 4 leaf clover craft.
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Markers
- Crayon or Pencil Sharpener
- Duct Tape
- Pencil
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Wax Paper
- Hair Dryer
- Cardstock
Steps:
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-1](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-1.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Unwrap 3–4 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-2](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-2.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Lay piece of wax paper on protected surface. Evenly sprinkle shavings onto wax paper.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-3](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-3.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Place slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop. Seal edges with duct tape.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-4](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-4.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 With the help of an adult, use hair dryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-5](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-5.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Sketch 4 equal-sized hearts on wax paper. Cut out.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-6](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-6.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Draw festive message and shamrock stem on cardstock with markers.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-7](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-7.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Glue wax paper hearts around stem to complete shamrock. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-8](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Melted-Crayon-Shamrock-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-8.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Give this sham-rockin' craft to a lucky friend or family member!
CIY Staff Tips:
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This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
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A pencil sharpener will work if you don’t have a crayon sharpener on hand.