2012 Technique Calendar
August
Melted Crayons
Supplies:
Cardstock
Iron
Crayons
Glimmer Mist (optional)
Ink
Rubber Stamps
Instructions:
1. Melt a bit of the crayon onto your iron.
2. Apply the hot wax to your cardstock. You can pounce it, swipe it, rub it around, whatever you want. You can experiment and have fun.
3. Continue adding additional colors until you're satisfied with how your cardstock looks.
I have to tell you I was having so much fun I made several different sheets with all sorts of color combos.
To clean your iron off - wipe off the majority of the wax with a paper towel then rub the iron over a piece of scrap cardstock several times until it comes off clean.
Optional - I wanted to add a bit more zing to my page since August is the dog days of summer here I thought a bit of Glimmer Mist was called for.
I finished off my calendar by stamping the edges and adding a few extras....
So there you go...
have LOADS of fun playing with your crayons ;)
That;s really cool!!! Now I know what to use that iron for, if I can remember where it is! LOL!
ReplyDeleteOf all the art supplies I DON'T have is crayons....yikes. Might have to make a trip to the dollar store.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. I knew I bought that iron for a reason...
Thanks Roni, I am all caught up, now to get me some crayons.
Lesley :)
Thanks for showing this cool technique. I use encaustic wax but this definitely will be less expensive. Love the way your calendar turned out.
ReplyDeleteLove how your calendar turned out. I really want to try this technique but sadly I do not have an extra craft iron. I'm wondering if I melted the crayon with a pie tin between the iron and the crayon if that would work.
ReplyDeleteyour finished calendar is soooo darn cute! OMG!! the little girl is adorable too! great technique- the background is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteahhhhhh..to be a kid again!!! love t Roni!
ReplyDeleteYou come up with the BEST things!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to use up all those broken crayolas my children don't want to color with. Thanks!
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