Making Crayons

Over a month ago, Andy and I made heart crayons for my students. I gave them each one for Valentines Day. It turned out to be a fun date, and the crayons were pretty simple to make.

Directions:
1. Break up old dull or broken crayons into small pieces.
2. Place them into a mold in any design you would like.
3. Put them in the oven @ 300 degrees for about 10 minutes or until melted.

4. Take them out of the oven and put them into the freezer to cool for 5-10 minutes.
5. Take them out on a soft surface. You don't want to dump them on the counter, or they might break.
Now you have multi-colored crayons in a fun new shape. My students loved them. I think one of my students hugged me 5 times that day while thanking me for his new crayon.

The heart on the right kind of looked like a real heart with veins, so I gave that one to the pharmacist...Andy.

Comments

Trisha said…
That is fun idea. I have a bunch of broken crayons, but no cute molds to use.
March 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Shanda said…
Kael and Kiera love their crayons. They colored for a long time with them the day they came in the mail. By the way I think Brian failed to thank you for the other gifts that came too. So Thank You! They are all too cute!! Liam wore his outfit today. Kiera is waiting until her birthday before she gets to open it. :)
March 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Tami Anderson said…
Well, it's about time you posted this. They look great btw!
March 12, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Janell H. said…
Those are really cool!
March 13, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Rachel said…
That's so cool Melissa! What a fun idea! I will have to do that with Addie. She would love it! Thanks for sharing!
March 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Cavan, Sarah, KaeLynn said…
Oh what a fun idea! I bet the kids had a blast with them!
March 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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