Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand August / September 2015 - Art & Education Issue | Page 56

DIY

Melted Crayon Art
I’m so excited to share this colorful DIY project for craft lovers who
have a pack of crayons lying around. It’s kind of like back-to-school
for adults, and it’s a great way for children to become budding
artists. This project turns into a creative and inexpensive piece of
wall art that will have friends oohing and ahhing when they see it!
DIY tutorial and photos by Paperi Mökki

HERE’S WHAT
YOU’LL NEED:
©© Crayons
©© Glue gun and glue
stick
©© Hair dryer
©© Blank canvas (as
many as you like)

5. Begin heating one section of the crayons with a
blow dryer about an inch
away. It will take a couple
minutes for the crayons
to begin melting.

6. Use the air and heat to
direct the wax down the
canvas.
7. Continue working section
by section.

8. When all crayons have
melted and dripped
down, pick up the canvas from your work area.
Scrape off any excess
from the bottom edge.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sort the crayons by color. Try
to avoid browns,
black or neutral
colors. I went with
a rainbow. Ombre
colors are subtle
and cheerful as
well.
2. Line up the crayons by color in
the order you
want. Place them
along the top of
the canvas so you
know how many
will need to fit
the length of the
canvas.
3. Now it’s time to
take out your hot
glue gun to glue
the crayons to the
canvas. Apply the
glue to attach the
crayons. Lay them
down, then add
more glue.
4. Once glued on,
cover your work
area with paper
and lean the canvas up against a
support.
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SUPPLIES

GLUE CRAYONS DOWN

USE HAIR DRYER TO MELT CRAYONS

FINISHED PRODUCT

Et voilà! There you have it!
Hazel xx.
For more DIY projects, crafting supplies, and gorgeous stationery, head to www.paperimokki.com
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