Here is a fun and simple melting crayon art project that just about anyone can do. You only need a few supplies to make a super cool, one of a kind masterpiece.
Supplies:
You’ll also want to prepare a workspace and utilize an apron or an old shirt as this can be a bit messy.
Instructions:
Gather how ever many crayons you want to use and line them up on the edge of your paper. You can strategically place different colors next to each other to blend them or just randomly place them and see what happens. We found that it worked better for us to keep the wrappers on, it is less mess that way, but try whatever you’d like.
Once you arrange the colors, tape them down. Masking or Duct tape works well. If you’re using older crayons, you’ll want to make sure they are not too small. Having at least 3/4 of the crayon left will work well.
Next, tilt the page up a bit by putting something underneath it. We hung ours on a glass door and I just held it out a bit, sometimes using a covered book to prop it up. Having your paper at a slight angle will help the wax move slower. Cover your area with newspaper.
Turning your blow dryer on low, start at the top and slowly move it back and forth across your row of crayons. Soon, they will start to melt and run down your paper. Now you can get creative and mix different colors by applying more or less heat.
There are no rules! Have fun with your art! If you’re helping a child, make sure they know how to work a blow dryer and do not burn themselves. Check out our example video below!
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