How To Melt Crayons On Canvas
Learn how to easily create this fun melted crayon craft. Follow the steps to melt crayons on canvas using a blow dryer.
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Equipment
- Blow dryer
- Cardboard or drop cloth
Supplies
- Canvas or canvasboard
- Old crayons with the wrappers peeled off
- Elmer's Glue-All
- Acrylic paint in a variety of colors
Instructions
- Plan out the design. Lightly sketch with a pencil.
- Peel crayons for best results.
- Paint canvas with a base color or image like our heart.
- Use Elmer's Glue-All or strong craft glue to glue crayons to the canvas.
- Let the glue fully dry.
- Hold blow dryer at least 3 inches away from the edge of the crayons on high heat.
- Hold canvas so that the crayons melt downwards.
- Keep rotating the canvas until you have melted all of your crayons.
- Touch up any areas with paint once the hot wax has melted.
Cost: under $5