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Crayon Valentines

Melt your old crayons for valentines!

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Description 

Notes: The peeling and chopping of the crayons is what takes the long time... Also consider the colors: multicolor looks sweet but similar shades are cool and blend together... Let me know if you've got questions!


Instructions 
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Take crayons and peel off all the paper.


  2. 2
    Step 2

    Now break up crayons into little bits.

    Depending on how large you want the chunks to be you can do this differently:
    For large chunks: just break with fingers
    For smaller chunks: use knife to make grooves in crayon at desired length, then snap with fingers.

    Spray tin and put in pieces.


  3. 3

    Bake at 275°F for about 8 minutes.

    You will want to check how quickly they melt: if you have large tins (like me) they will go for about 11 minutes, and smaller for less.

    When you take them out you can swirl with a utensil if that's the look you want.


  4. 4

    Cool for a while! : D


  5. 5
    Step 5

    Tie around the hearts with elastic and slide in a valentines message, FINISHED!


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karen r.

karen r. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:50:50 +0000

i'm in love with these!!!

 
dino RAWR <3

dino RAWR <3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:07:23 +0000

would this work with a cookie cutter instead of a baking pan?

 
dino RAWR <3

dino RAWR <3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:07:11 +0000

would this work with a cookie cutter instead of a baking pan?

 
Gia

Gia Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:42:03 +0000

freaken sweet, i can do this with my niece. She'll love it.

 
tatty.craft

tatty.craft Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:04:22 +0000

ahh wow, very cool and nice and cheap (Y) :)

 
Natalie C.

Natalie C. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:17:58 +0000

Is it okay to use the microwave instead of the oven? Or any alternative ways cos' I don't think I'm allowed to use the oven... (:

 
Felecity W.

Felecity W. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:02:12 +0000

Adorable! Super cute when they are shaped like hearts

 
plumsong  .

plumsong . Sat, 22 May 2010 03:35:28 +0000

Anna G: Good question! I'm pretty sure you could keep recycling them, because they're still crayons, but I haven't tried this myself.

 

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