Melting Crayons Into Shapes

Looking for a low stress, satisfying craft? Melting crayons into new shapes might be the easiest art activity ever, with a seriously impressive end result! FYI - This craft takes around 28 mins, from start to a finished bake, not including the freeze time. Full craft available at: https://platein28.com/melting-crayons-in-the-oven/

• large bowl
• water
• crayons
• heart silicone mold
• water
• baking sheet
• oven mitt
• towel and pot holder [optional]

Set oven for 350° F. Fill large bowl with very warm water. Submerge crayons in bowl and let soak for 5 mins.

Remove a crayon from water, slide off the paper wrapping, and break into small pieces with your hands. Repeat until all crayons are done.

Fill the mold cavities with crayon pieces, overfilling as much as possible. You pick the colors!

Place mold on baking sheet and bake for ~15 mins. Take a peak - if you still see chunks of unmelted crayons, the molds aren't done yet.

Remove from oven and place directly in freezer. OR let mold sit out until slightly solidified, and then move to freezer. Freeze for ~10 mins.

This is the best part! Just be gentle when you push your crayon art out of the molds. Note - don't leave them too long in freezer or they'll be hard to get out of mold.Full craft available at: https://platein28.com/melting-crayons-in-the-oven/