Comments on: Confetti Crayons

By: Launi

Launi — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:23:53 +0000

Ooooh, yeah. Hadn’t thought of that. My daughter is a Family History Specialist too…I’ll have to tell her that. Thanks!

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:55:40 +0000

I think these would be just great for doing rubbings – like to get texture, or for gravestones, etc. The wide flat bottom would be great for that!

By: Five Fabulous Friday Finds

Five Fabulous Friday Finds — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:52:05 +0000

[...] ideas that we might try.Looks like melting crayons is something hot this week! Check out these Confetti Crayons at Gracious Rain. I’ve seen these everywhere and still haven’t tried them. Maybe [...]

By: Launi

Launi — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:53:00 +0000

Great idea about recycling the school crayons. I remember the teachers telling us to take the paper off the crayons, when I was a kid. That way we could color with them sideways. Thanks!

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:20:28 +0000

I use regular (inexpensive) candy molds from the craft store in the same way I would use them for candy…… First melt the crayons in either a muffin pan with foil liner or my favorite way is in the microwave in the waxy disposable bathroom cups then pour into desired mold. I just made Toy Story ones for my nephews birthday in a mold I got off eBay for about a dollar. My son is looking forward to his Star Wars ones we are making next. Not great for “detail” coloring but amazing for 2-3 year olds that are basically just scribbling and learning colors. Also agree with the idea of mixing different blues for water backgrounds or greens for landscapes like someone else mentioned!! Fun and easy–except peeling paper….! Check with local elementary or preschools, it might be a great way you can help them recycle by reshaping their old crayons plus the kids have most likely broken and peeled them for you!!

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:08:40 +0000

I just found some oven-safe silicone molds in dinosaur shapes that I’m gonna have to try. I think it would be perfect if you had a little boy around (Or even a girl like me that loves dinos!)

By: samantha

samantha — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:38:40 +0000

wo i was looking for a scince project for a week and there it is …why dont crayons mix togather when they are melted and witch one mix the best or dont mix the best thank you you are a life saver

By: Seth

Seth — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:17:37 +0000

My wife made a batch of these about two years ago, and they are the only set of crayons that are not broken into little pieces. These really are great, and it is a great way not to waste broken crayons, and my kids love to break crayons.

By: Alexandria Pisarczyk

Alexandria Pisarczyk — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:28:57 +0000

I made these almost immediately after I found this tutorial! They are so cute! I used a large and a mini muffin pan and I must say even though the large crayons are thicker and easier for larger hands (adult size?) the mini ones are just as adorable! I actually love them better. Thank you so much for this.

By: Launi

Launi — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:39:30 +0000

I’ll have to try that. But I swear–it was like they melted the suckers on there. Lame.