” Born Again Crayons ” – Kids Fun Crafts

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11

Born Again Crayons - A Creative and Fun Project for Kids

” Born Again Crayons ” – Kids Fun Crafts

by The Chefin Craft

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup wax crayons ( all your broken pieces with paper removed )
	cookie cutter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

If you have old and broken crayons lying around the house, don't throw them away! Instead, repurpose them into something new and exciting with this fun and easy project. Born Again Crayons allows children to express their creativity and make something unique while also reducing waste. The project is easy to follow and can be done with minimal supervision, making it a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. The molded crayons can be used for coloring or as a personalized gift for friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 250 Fahrenheit.
2.	Sort your crayons and remove any paper or debris.
3.	Break the crayons up into small pieces and fill your cookie cutter molds.
4.	Place the molds on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until melted.
5.	Let the molds cool completely before removing the crayons.

PROS

This is a great way to repurpose old and broken crayons, reducing waste and encouraging creativity in children.

The molded crayons can also be used as a unique and personalized gift for friends and family.

CONS

Melting the crayons can be a messy process and requires adult supervision to ensure safety.

The process can also be time-consuming and may not be suitable for children with short attention spans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this project doesn’t have any direct health benefits, studies have shown that engaging in creative activities such as coloring and creating art can have positive effects on mental health and stress levels.