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Green Crayon Raindrop Suncatchers

Materials
Green crayons (various shades)
Wax paper
Parchment paper
Iron
Grater or sharpener
Scissors
Raindrop template (optional)
Hole punch
String or ribbon

Instructions

Step 1
Peel and grate the green crayons into small shavings.

Step 2
Place a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface and sprinkle the shavings evenly.

Step 3
Cover with another sheet of wax paper.

Step 4
Place parchment paper on top and gently press with a warm iron until melted.

Step 5
Allow the melted wax to cool completely.

Step 6
Draw and cut out raindrop shapes.

Step 7
Punch a hole at the top and add string to hang.

Tips

Mix light and dark green for a marbled look.
Use low heat to avoid overheating the wax.
Let fully cool before cutting for clean shapes.

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Materials
Seashells

Natural seashells (clam, scallop, oyster, or snail shells work best)

Shells should be clean, dry, and deep enough to hold liquid

Small tray, bowl, or egg carton (to keep shells upright)

Crystal Solution

Borax powder (laundry aisle)

Very hot water (near boiling; adult supervision required)

Food coloring for turquoise tones

Blue food coloring (base)

Green food coloring (for turquoise depth)

Optional: a tiny drop of yellow for warm sea tones

Tools

Heat-safe measuring cup or bowl

Spoon

Teaspoon

Paper towels

Step 1: Prepare the Seashells

Rinse shells thoroughly to remove sand or residue.

Scrub gently if needed and let dry completely.

Make sure the inside of each shell is clean and free of debris.

Place shells open-side up on a tray so they sit level and stable.

Optional texture boost:
Brush a very thin layer of white glue inside each shell and allow it to dry. This helps crystals grip and grow thicker.

Step 2: Make the Saturated Crystal Solution

Heat 1 cup of water until very hot (almost boiling).

Slowly stir in 3 tablespoons of Borax.

Continue stirring until no more Borax dissolves.
A small amount settling at the bottom means the solution is fully saturated.

Create the turquoise color:

Add 4–6 drops blue food coloring

Add 1–3 drops green food coloring

Optional: 1 tiny drop yellow for a sunlit ocean tone

Stir gently until the color is evenly mixed.
Multiply the recipe as needed if filling multiple shells.

Step 3: Fill the Seashells

Carefully spoon or pour the hot solution into each seashell.

Fill nearly to the rim, avoiding spills.

Leave shells completely undisturbed once filled.

Step 4: Grow the Crystals

Place the tray in a warm, vibration-free area.

Crystals begin forming within 1–3 hours.

Allow crystals to grow for 8–24 hours for thick, faceted turquoise clusters.

Longer growth time creates larger, more dramatic crystal formations.

Step 5: Drain and Dry

Gently pour off any remaining liquid from each shell.

Place shells on paper towels.

Allow to air-dry completely for 1–2 hours.