Personalized Melted Crayon Canvas

Create crayon melted art with this personalized canvas craft. Put your first initial (or your recipient’s!) on this colorful DIY melted crayon project.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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

  • Crayons
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Painters Tape

Steps

  • Step 1

    Line up crayons of your choice to span the length of the canvas.

  • Step 2

    Ask an adult to attach crayons to canvas with hot glue gun.

  • Step 3

    Create the first letter of your name on the canvas using painter’s tape.

  • Step 4

    In a well-ventilated area, prop canvas up on protected surface. Secure canvas so that it remains in a standing position.

  • Step 5

    With an adult’s help, aim hair dryer downward at crayons.

  • Step 6

    Move slowly back and forth until crayons are melted in a dripping pattern, covering painter’s tape. Let cool 15 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Carefully peel off painter’s tape to reveal letter resist.

  • Step 8

    Display your colorful melted crayon art!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This craft uses a hot glue gun and a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
  • Use a friend or family member’s initial if you’d like to give the canvas art as a gift! 

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