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Make Homemade Crayons for Earth Day

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Making homemade crayons for Earth Day is a wonderful way to combine creativity and sustainability. By recycling old crayons, you can create new, vibrant crayons while reducing waste.

Melted Crayons for Earth Day

Children love crayons and most children love science. So, making DIY Crayons with kids is a sure win. Not only do children enjoy homemade crayons, but they also enjoy the process of tearing off the crayon’s wrapper and especially enjoy the process of breaking the crayons.

Homemade Crayons

Earth Day Crayons

TIP: Crayola crayons melt the best, most even way.

How to Make Earth Crayons

Materials for Making Earth Day Crayons

  • Old crayons in earth tones
  • Mini Round Silicone Mold
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • A bowl for crayon wrapper scraps (save these scraps for another art project!)
  • A bowl for your crayons
Homemade Crayons

Steps to Making Homemade Crayons

  • Gather your materials
  • Set out two bowls
  • Invite your child to the activity
  • Talk about making earth crayons
  • Ask your child to choose colors for the earth crayons 
  • Demonstrate how to peel the crayon wrapper & break the crayons to fit in the mold
  •  Place the mold on a baking sheet
  • Bake at a low temperature, like 200 degrees. Honestly, I am not sure if there is a specific temperature better or worse. I like a slow, low temperature to avoid any mishaps and to allow for more time to check on the melting process.
DIY Crayons for Earth Day
  • Typically after 10-15 minutes, the crayons have melted well enough
  • Leave time to cool & pop them out of the mold
How to Make Crayons

Why is this activity so great?

  • Fine motor skills development
  • Creative in making the crayons and in using them!
  • Integrates science
  • Versatile in using a variety of molds and colors

By making homemade crayons for Earth Day, you not only engage in a fun and creative activity but also promote sustainability and reduce waste. It’s a great opportunity to discuss the importance of recycling and caring for the environment with children.

Enjoy the process of transforming old crayons into new ones, and celebrate Earth Day by coloring the world with vibrant recycled colors!

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