If your child is anything like mine, they like to peel off the crayon labels before using the crayons. The label however is what gives the crayons their stability, so now they break at the drop of a hat. This leaves you with many, many broken bits of crayon lying around. Instead of throwing them out, you can recycle these bits of crayon into some beautiful mosaic crayon buttons.
Crayola of course is the first brand anyone thinks of when you mention crayons. They are easily the best on the market. Of course that is probably because they were the first kids crayons ever made. Originally crayons were a mixture of charcoal and oil. These crayons, while safe for industrial use, were too toxic for children. The Crayola brand exchanged charcoal for safe pigments and wax, creating the first brand of crayons exclusively for children[1].
We started this activity by sorting out the different colored crayon bits. I then presented her with the greased muffin tin and explained what I wanted her to do. Then I stood back and watched her go.
Once out of the oven and completely cool the crayons are easily removed. I was too impatient at first and my finger broke the cooled outer layer and sunk into the molten crayon beneath, Yuk. Once ready, they came out looking really beautiful. Your child can experiment with the different edges while coloring with them. LeeAnn liked using the flat bottom to create wide swathes of color and turning the button several times on the paper to make darker circles of color.
How to Make a Fish Mobile
Supplies Needed
Broken Crayons
Mini muffin tin
Pam
Oven
Divided tray or containers
Directions (just suggestions, really its up to you)
- You and your child sort the broken bits of crayon by color.
- Spray the muffin tin with Pam and place it before your child.
- Have the child fill each muffin cup with different bits of crayon. There is no wrong way to do this so let the child go crazy.
- Put the pan in an oven, preheated to 400°. Let sit for up to 2-3 minutes, or until the crayons are completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow to COMPLETELY cool. Remove from pan and vola, coloring buttons.
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