Crayons

Zaida & Courtney

PurposeThe E-How format shows parents how to recycle crayons and make new ones. We

realize that school supplies can be heavy on the pockets. Therefore, recycling crayons be

fun, creative, and inexpensive activity for kids

AudienceParents/ Children

Competition Crayola Sharpie

Supplies- Used crayons, broken or whole pieces- Tin can- Plastic mold- Measuring cup- Small sauce pan

Sort the crayons with like colors or any combination you desire.

Use one tin can for each combination of crayons. Break the larger crayons into 2-3 smaller pieces.

Put 1 -2 tin cans in the pan. Then put 1 ½ quart of water in the pan.

Boil the water on high. Make sure to stir as the crayons melt down into a liquid.

Pour the liquid wax into the plastic mold.

After a hour, remove the newly created crayons from the mold. Then have fun using your crayons!

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