Raindrop Suncatcher
![Raindrop Suncatcher](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/1600x900/Craft-Page-Redesign_Poster-Frame---Template.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
Ring in spring one drop at a time! Embrace April showers (before May flowers!) with this crayon melting suncatcher craft.
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Scissors
- Duct Tape
- Wooden Dowel
- Clear Tape
- Crayon Sharpener
- Wax Paper
- Hair Dryer
- String
Steps:
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Unwrap 4–6 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Lay piece of wax paper on protected surface. Evenly sprinkle shavings onto wax paper.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Place slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop. Seal edges with duct tape.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 With the help of an adult, use hair dryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 min.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Cut raindrop shapes out of wax paper.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Tie piece of string onto wooden dowel.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Tape raindrops to string.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Repeat steps 6–7 until suncatcher is complete.
![Raindrop Suncatcher_Step 09](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Raindrop-Suncatcher_Step-09.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Hang and enjoy catching a sun shower!
CIY Staff Tips:
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This project uses a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
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Experiment with shades of blue for your raindrops!
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Try taping your raindrops so they hang at different heights.
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If needed, trim any excess string from your suncatcher.