Have a stash of broken crayons taking up space in your art bin? Don’t toss them—transform them into magical new crayons with fun shapes and rainbow swirls! This is the perfect weekend activity for creative kids and makes a great gift or party favor too.
🧠 Why We Love It:
- Teaches recycling and creativity
- Fun for all ages (with a little help from grown-ups!)
- Totally customizable: mix colors, glitter, even scents!
🎨 What You’ll Need:
- Broken crayons (paper wrappers removed) or these unwrapped crayons
- Silicone molds like these flowers or Lego shapes
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Optional: Glitter
- Optional: Crayon-safe scents
🔥 How to Make DIY Crayons:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Peel the wrappers off your crayons (soaking them in warm water helps!).
- Break crayons into small pieces and fill each mold with a mix of colors.
- Place the silicone mold on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until fully melted.
- Cool completely (pop the mold in the fridge to speed it up!).
- Pop out your brand-new crayons from the mold. TA-DA!
💡 Tips & Tricks:
- Use color families (blues, purples, greens) for beautiful ombre crayons.
- Mix in a little glitter for ✨ sparkle power ✨.
- Want a party favor? Wrap them in mini treat bags and add a tag!
📦 Shop the Supplies:
Tag us @epickidsaz if you try it—we want to see your masterpieces!
Happy crafting!
