This is a great way to reuse and recycle that box of old crayons
that the kids just don't want to play with anymore. It's also lots
of fun to break up crayons and then watch them melt together!
What
you'll need:
-old crayons
-old muffin tins , empty tuna cans OR I do like those disposable
muffin cups for this project
aluminum foil (to line the muffin tins or cans-see why I like the
disposable cups for this!)
Remove all the paper wrappers from the crayons. Go for the
bright colored ones! Fill each can/tin with bits of different
colored crayons (let the kids break up any larger pieces) Try to
keep pieces less than 1/2". Fill about half way. Bake the
crayons in a preheated 300 f. oven for about 5-7 minutes. Watch
them closely! They'll melt quickly. Don't let them melt
completely though, or it blends into one color.
Let them cool about 30 minutes before trying to remove them from
their cans or tins. Usually they can be tapped out or you just
have to peel the tin foil off.
You can make solid colors or the rainbow colored crayons. Great
way to make BIG crayons for little hands.
