Toddlers love the excitement of seeing what they draw appear on a page, but their little fingers may not be ready for regular crayons. Melt crayons in mini muffin cups to make them perfect for toddler hands.
A box of jumbo crayons for toddlers can cost as much as $9. It’s simple, and far more affordable, to make your own crayons in the oven.
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This is a great project to stock up for when school supplies are one sale. Eight-packs of crayons are often just 50 cents. Your child will love the round crayons that are easy to hold, and you’ll love spending less than $2 on the craft.
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Supplies:
- Three 8-packs of crayons
- Scissors
- Silicone mini muffin pan
Directions:
Step 1: Remove wrappers
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Use the edge of the scissors to slit open and remove the crayon wrappers.
Step 2: Break crayons
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Break the crayons into about 5 pieces each and put the pieces of each color into separate muffin holes. The mini muffin hole should easily hold 3 broken crayons.
Step 3: Melt crayons
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Place the pan into a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 8 minutes until the crayons are completely melted.
Step 4: Cool and remove
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Let the pan cool for about 30 minutes or until the crayons have hardened. Pop the crayons out of the muffin pan.
Step 5: Color time
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Let your toddler sit on the ground with the crayons and a large sheet of paper and watch the art begin!
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