Fun Kids Gift: Muffin-Tin Crayons
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Muffin tin crayons are so easy to make, even a kid can do it. In fact, FishChick3 and FishBoy9 were my assistants on this project last week, though I think they could have done it themselves. These are great crayons for toddlers to grab hold of, but even my big boys thought they were cool and wanted to experiment with them.
You will need:
old crayons
foil muffin papers
Lay out muffin papers on a cookie sheet or in a muffin tin. Divide old crayons by color into papers.
Place cookie sheet or muffin tin in warm oven (about 200-300 degrees) until crayons are melted. You’ll start to smell a waxy smell. Remove from oven. Do not agitate. Allow to cool completely.
Such an easy DIY gift!
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Muffin Tin Crayons
Equipment
- muffin tin or cookie sheet
- foil liners
Supplies
- old crayons with their paper wrapping removed
Instructions
- Lay out muffin papers on a cookie sheet or in a muffin tin. Divide old crayons by color into papers.old crayons
- Place cookie sheet or muffin tin in warm oven (about 200-300 degrees) until crayons are melted. You’ll start to smell a waxy smell. Remove from oven. Do not agitate. Allow to cool completely.
- Peel off foil papers and package in a clear treat bag. Tie with a bow and pair as a gift with a fun coloring book.
I used to do this when i was 10 or 11; I used cookie cutters to make the crayons different shapes! Came out perfectly!
I am 13 years old and I was thinking of making these for my 2 1/2 year old cousin but when i told my dad about he questioned the ability to actually color with them
If the crayons are better quality crayons, you can color with them. Cheap crayons tend to be really waxy.
The muffin tin crayons are definitely for younger kids who like to scribble. You won’t be able to do really, fine detailed coloring with this chunky size of crayon. Hope that helps!
I don’t get it, lol. Are they hollow in the middle??? i’m just picturing my 2 year old grabbing one and it crumbling. Am I picturing it wrong??
They are solid chunks of crayon that little hands can grip real easily. 🙂
Thanks for posting!! I really like this idea!!