Scolaquip Rainbow Crayons (5 colours per stick) - 6pk, Yellow

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Ever wondered how to melt crayons into cool shapes? This crayon melting 101 tutorial will be right up your alley. We hope that our list of colorful craft and rainbow projects has inspired you to get creative and have some fun with your little ones. Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or just want to add a pop of color to your home, there’s no denying that rainbows are a great source of inspiration. I’ve been an elementary school teacher for about 12 years and I’ve taught this art project for a number of years. Children, especially Kindergarten students absolutely love this project.

However, there are so many other ways to use the crayon resist technique. I encourage you to try some out: This week, my daughter and I did this project together. Just as I suspected, she loved the project and was so thrilled with the results. This project works perfectly fine, and my students always love it. However, using better art materials definitely made this project even more fun! Rainbow Sorting Crayons are a valuable addition to any toy collection and provide a wonderful opportunity for children to explore colors, develop fine motor skills, and cultivate a love for learning. Watch as your child's understanding of colors blossoms along with their fine motor abilities. This crayon resist art project seems so magical for children. It has the ‘wow factor’ and I always get a few gasps of wonder from children in my class.Shave short slivers off of the crayons all the way around, in different directions, using a craft blade. This is an option item and will only be used if you choose a specific crayon melting technique that I share below (which is technique #2 in step 4). If you opt for technique #1, you won’t need disposable, microwavable containers. How to Melt Crayons into Cool Shapes 1.Separate crayons by color. You want to kind of overfill them because when the crayons start to melt, the mass will shrink down.

Disclaimer:Using a craft knife is for adults only. Please don’t let your kids do this part. And also, for anyone using one of these blades, be careful! They’re sharp and can cut your fingers if you’re not careful. I’m very used to using blades like this, so it was fine for me. 3.Break up the crayons into small pieces. At first, I just used my nail to dig into the side of the paper and get it started. That was fine, but it started to hurt my nailed after a while. Parents will appreciate the educational value of the Rainbow Sorting Crayons, knowing that their child is engaged in a purposeful activity that builds crucial skills. Teachers will find this versatile toy invaluable in the classroom, as it can be incorporated into various learning activities, from color recognition exercises to sensory play. Although I usually prefer process art projects (like this one), this crayon resist art project is simple for children who are preschool or kindergarten age. Even toddlers would certainly be able to do this project with some modelling. This method works best with silicone molds are pretty small, like the mini dome mold I used. If you have a pretty big mold, you’ll want to go with the second technique. Crayon melting technique #2

If you’re looking for more fun spring-themed art projects, try this tie-dye coffee filter flower craft! I usually like to use only reusable items, but melting crayons really does ruin the container. So, I recommend using small paper cups or something similar that is microwave safe and disposable.

If you went with technique #1, let the wax cool without removing it from the microwave as long as you can. Place the container (with the broken up crayons inside), in the microwave and microwave on high for 30-60 second intervals until the wax has completely melted.It’s really helpful to start by separating crayons by color. You don’t have to group every color individually. You can add some STEAM learning to this crayon-resist art project. The oil in the crayon will not mix with the water colours. This could be a great lead into a unit on the properties of different materials.