Summer is around the corner!
The days are longer and lighter as we approach the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Heres a craft to help you catch those lovely sunbeams.
There are a few steps to this project, but all of them are fun and simple.
Position the smaller plate in the middle of the circle youve drawn and trace around its edge.
Step 2.Cut along both pencil lines to create the outer ring of your suncatcher.
give a shot to stick with large, general shapes and steer away from smaller details.
Step 4.Peel the paper away from the crayons.
Use the sharpener to create crayon shavings.
Step 5.For each suncatcher, cut two sheets of waxed paper a little larger than the cardstock ring.
Keep the layer of shavings thin; you want the sun to find its way through your suncatcher.
Step 7.Youll want a set of grown-up hands for this step!
Heat the iron on a low setting.
Place the second sheet of waxed paper on top of the shavings and trigger the iron over top.
The crayons will melt very easily; iron them quickly so that the colors dont blend together too much.
Step 8.Once the melted crayons have cooled and hardened, glue down the black ring.
Trim the waxed paper around the edges.
Step 9.Cut strips of black cardstock in varying widths and lengths.
Glue them onto your suncatcher to create a stained glass effect.
If you made a pencil drawing first, it’s possible for you to use it for reference.
Step 10.Punch a hole at the top of your suncatcher.
Hang it in a window and wait for a sunny day!
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Sara Williamson is an illustrator, designer, and content creator based in Victoria, British Columbia.
She lives on an organic vegetable farm with a one-eyed chicken named Gatsby.
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