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Use old crayons to create something Spectacular!
I know there are lots of versions of this activity, but here is mine. I did this with a group of children aged 2 -5, so its a good child based activity.

Posted by butlerbear from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Published See butlerbear's 10 projects »
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  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start by removing all the paper from your crayons. The better crayons like this brand don't leave a weird white residue on the crayons when you have finished... but it really doesn't matter.
    Then preheat your oven to about 350 degrees.

  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 2
    Step 2

    Break all the crayons into bits, not too small or too big. If its tii big it will take longer to melt later. This is a job the kids can help with.

  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 3
    Step 3

    Place your broken crayons in the silicone moulds. You can use a baking tray, but you will need to grease. I found the silicone ones just peel away with less chance of breaking the finished crayon. I colour coded mine, blues / greens, orange / yellow ect You can use whatever colours you like! YAY!

  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 4
    Step 4

    Sprinkle on Glitter, for some crayon razzmatazz!!!

  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 5
    Step 5

    Place your baking stuff on a tray and in the oven for about 10 mins. They may need more if some larger bits haven't melted, but really, it doesn't matter.
    Keep an eye on it.
    When you take them out, they should look like this!
    Leave them to cool - place in fridge or freezer for quicken setting time, especially when working with children.

  • How to make a crayons. Recycled Crayons - Step 6
    Step 6

    Take the crayons out carefully and VOILA! awesome sauce crayons with glitter in really cute shapes! I love the Mickey Mouse ones!

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MultiMamiO'1
MultiMamiO'1 · Kennesaw, Georgia, US · 23 projects
Now i don't have to throw all of my son's old crayons away! THANKS!
butlerbear
butlerbear · Montreal, Quebec, CA · 10 projects
Ha! Totally! so easy to make! Thanks for the fav.
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butlerbear
butlerbear · Montreal, Quebec, CA · 10 projects
thanks to everyone who has favourited this so far! Tres exciting! Makes me want to craft more!
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