Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Crayon Sharpener
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil Crayola Glue Stick
- Crayola Markers
- Wax Paper
- Duct Tape
- Hair Dryer
- Wiggle Eyes
CIY Staff Tips:
- This craft includes the use of a hair dryer. Adult assistance required.
- A pencil sharpener will work if you don’t have a crayon sharpener on hand.
Steps:
1
Unwrap 2–3 crayons, then use crayon sharpener to create shavings.
2
Lay piece of wax paper on protected surface. Evenly sprinkle shavings onto wax paper.
3
Place slightly larger piece of wax paper overtop. Seal edges with duct tape.
4
With the help of an adult, use hair dryer to melt shavings. Let cool 15 minutes.
5
Cut circle out of wax paper.
6
Sketch and cut out construction paper head, legs, and tail.
7
Glue head, legs, and tail to wax paper.
8
Flip wax paper over. Glue wiggle eyes to head.
9
Draw details with markers for an ex-shell-ent turtle suncatcher!
