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DIY Crayons

February 8th, 2007 @ 2:51 pm by Reader Email

Dear Weddingbee,

Recently in attempts to get rid of my old crayons in my classroom, I decided to melt them down in metal molds. I chose heart shaped molds because of the upcoming Valentine’s holiday. While watching my last batch cool, I realized that I could use this idea for the underaged guests at my wedding. I would alternate hearts and shell molds to go with my beach theme of course. I thought some of your diy brides might like the idea so I have enclosed pictures and how-tos. I hope the crayon idea works with your readers!

Connie
Bride to be 07/07/07

#1 gather old broken crayons

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#2 put your broken pieces in a metal molding tray and bake away

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#3 cool on a cold counter or put them in the fridge for awhile

#4 give the tray a little twist and these babies should pop right out! DIY Crayons :  wedding crafts diy features Z744254 z744254

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32 Responses to “DIY Crayons”

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karen

this is a pretty neat arts & crafts idea! what temperature do you preheat the oven to?

 
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Miss Strawberry

Too cute!

 
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thistleorchid

I love it! I’ve done this project before with kids but never thought of it as a favor idea for kids. . . hmm. Don’t forget step two - take the paper off!!

 
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Tea

that is cute. i like it. that’d actually be a fun favor regardless of age. especially for me because i still enjoy coloring. are the pans completely done for after you melt the crayons in them? or are they salvagable.

 
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weddingwishes

those are great!

 
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g

really cute!

 
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sally

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! I have not seen a crayon in years. SO fun.

 
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Miss Lemon

oh the memories of all the broken crayons in my classrooms :) Wonderful idea! And you managed color coordinate them so well!!!

 
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acablitas

wow this is awesome!

 
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kp

awesome idea!

 
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thistleorchid

Tea - I’ve got about 3 tins that I’ve used for this type of project and they’re all done for as in I wouldn’t use them for muffins anymore, although I guess you could potentially clean them out by freezing the bits and chipping them off, hardly worth it though.

You could also use silicon or disposable trays for this project. See the tips at http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:-vfe_4wxZX8J:jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts%3Fpage%3DCraftDisplayComments%26craftid%3D11585+disposable+mini-muffin+tins+shapes&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us

 
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thistleorchid

Tea - I’ve got about 3 tins that I’ve used for this type of project and they’re all done for as in I wouldn’t use them for muffins anymore, although I guess you could potentially clean them out by freezing the bits and chipping them off, hardly worth it though.

You could also use silicon or disposable trays for this project. See the tips at http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplayComments&craftid=11585

 
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thistleorchid

Sorry for the posting twice!

 
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SoireeLaura

My mom used to do that with our old crayons! FUN! I too never thought of it as a wedding project but it can absolutely be used for the kids’ table. Great idea!

 
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lindsay

adorable crayons!! great idea.

 
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twelvetigers

Very cute idea.

 
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Chrissy

LOVE this idea! Thanks.

 
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Audrey

great idea! so nice for underaged guests!

 
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Rosie

I never seen this idea before.. perfect for the kids.

 
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