If you went with technique #1, let the wax cool without removing it from the microwave as long as you can. First, you’ll want to draw grass, using either crayons or oil pastels. Try to colour the grass strip in fully. This art project is a great way to introduce the wow factor of the crayon resist (or oil pastel resist) technique.

This method works best with silicone molds are pretty small, like the mini dome mold I used. If you have a pretty big mold, you’ll want to go with the second technique. Crayon melting technique #2Once the wax is completely dry and has hardened again, you can pop the newly formed crayons out of the molds. Ever wondered how to melt crayons into cool shapes? This crayon melting 101 tutorial will be right up your alley.

Process art: allow your child to explore the oil pastels in their own way and then add several colours of the water colours to their art work. Shave short slivers off of the crayons all the way around, in different directions, using a craft blade. It all started by a craft enthusiast, 7 year old girl and her mom in their humble kitchen in Philippines in attempts to finish a school project with no coloring supplies available, just broken, old and used crayons. Combining all the crayons using heat using a mold and creating a new shape with fun blended colors in every swipe. This technique turned to a hobby for decades and used as gifts for friends and school teachers and turned to a full time small family business in Washington. Note for either technique: The more crayons that need to be melted, the longer it will take to melt. So, melt in small batches if possible to reduce the amount of time that each container will be in the microwave.

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Stirring between intervals means that the color will turn solid, not marbled. So keep that in mind. With Rainbow Sorting Crayons, children embark on a vibrant and interactive journey through the world of colors. This delightful set engages children in a hands-on sorting experience that promotes color recognition, fine motor skills, and cognitive development.