Have you ever wondered how to melt crayons in order to recycle? Well, look no further!
A few years ago we shared our first recycled crayon craft here on The Inspiration Edit. It was Recycled Bunny Crayons and they were a big hit. Today we are sharing a more autumnal themed craft, recycled owl crayons. Owls are fun and I just love the way the eyes turned out in this project. Do enjoy.
💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Color Explosion Fun: Melted crayons create the coolest, swirliest owl feathers ever!
- Perfect for Fall or Bird Themes: A fun addition to seasonal or nature-inspired crafts.
- Totally Unique Every Time: No two melted owl masterpieces turn out the same!
🎨 Supplies Needed
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🖌️ How To Melt Crayons
- Step 1: Place the old crayons in a large bowl and fill with warm water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes and begin removing the wrappers.
- Step 2: Repeat soaking if needed. I prefer using Crayola as the wrappers come off WAY easier than off brands but you can use any old crayons you find lying around the home.
- Step 3: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and pat the crayons dry. Break the crayons into smaller pieces and place one colour in each silicone square.
- Step 4: Bake 8-12 minutes or until melted.
Your melted crayons owl craft is now complete! Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Mount the finished melted crayon owl inside a rustic wooden frame or on a bark-textured panel to enhance the organic, earthy feel of the artwork.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Segmented Melt Strategy: Divide the owl shape into small sections and melt different crayon colors in each to create a patchwork effect that looks vibrant and lively.
- Soft Blotting Method: Lightly dab melted areas with a clean paper towel while still warm to add subtle textures and unique feather-like patterns without smudging colors.
- Controlled Drip Lines: Hold the heat source at a slight angle and higher distance for slower, narrower drips that build finer feather details naturally.
- Shadow Layering Tip: Blend a darker crayon color along the owl’s wings or lower body to give a natural shaded look without needing any drawn outlines.
- Flicked Splatter Accents: Flick melted crayon lightly across the background to add scattered bursts of color, giving the final artwork more energy and spontaneous movement.
- Simple Eye Pop: Use layered construction paper circles or foam stickers for the eyes instead of painting, helping them stand out boldly against the busy wax background.
💭 FAQs
Photograph colorful crayon owls, print on waterproof surfaces, and transform them into one-of-a-kind artistic coasters for coffee tables or garden patios.
Print crayon owl designs on canvas totes using heat transfers, offering fun, custom grocery bags that brighten everyday errands in a cheerful way.
Scan owl crayon textures onto adhesive liners, applying them inside picnic coolers to surprise guests with festive, colorful cooler interiors during outings.
Miniature crayon owl charms could hang inside taxis or ride-share cars, giving passengers a fun, unexpected pop of handmade color during their rides.
How To Melt Crayons DIY Owl Activity
Materials
- Owl Silicone Mold
- Crayons
- Large Bowl
- Water
Instructions
- Place the old crayons in a large bowl and fill with warm water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes and begin removing the wrappers.
- Repeat soaking if needed. I prefer using Crayola as the wrappers come off WAY easier than off brands but you can use any old crayons you find lying around the home.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and pat the crayons dry.
- Break the crayons into smaller pieces and place one colour in each silicone square.
- Bake 8-12 minutes or until melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Pop the cooled crayons out of the molds to use. Your melted crayons owl craft is now complete! Enjoy.
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