Melty Crayon Art

The other day, I was working on my home work, and I came across a video of the Ooey Gooey Lady Lisa Murphy doing Melted Crayon Art.  It looked like a ton of fun, so we pulled out the crayons, waxed paper, the electric griddle (although you could use a hot plate too) and some hot pads.  

I tried it first.  The crayon melting is very relaxing.  It is quite soothing and makes you calm down and take your time to enjoy the project.  Chris even took a turn and really enjoyed the experience.  Although he said that the end art work looked a bit "Juvenal."  To which I replied that it was an art project designed for children, but was glad that I could bring out the kid in him.  

Miles had a turn and we used Lisa Murphy's idea of a hot pad for his non-dominate hand, so he's have a place to rest it without getting burned.  

It is quite soothing to watch the crayons melt while you move them about.  

We made quite a few creations, trimmed the edges evenly and then hung them in the windows, so that they can have light go through and light up.  (Also to hide the cobwebs between the glass and the storm windows.)  

Here is Chris' "Yellow Fru Fru Flower."

Miles made these. 

Kandinsky inspired Swirly Tree

This was the first one that I created.  Primary Swirls.  

This was a great activity and I'm glad that we tried it.  I highly recommend it to anyone who is old enough to understand that the hot plate is .... well hot.  The activity can also be done on aluminum foil.  And after doing some I think that this could be a fun way to do art on a cotton fabric, but haven't tried this, so it could be a flop.  Let me know if you try before I do.  

25 points for creativity

25 points for cheep factor

50 points for entertainment value 

= 100% Awesome Fun