We tried a VERY fun art project recently. We painted with crayons on our griddle. When you heat up the griddle, the crayons melt and swirl all over the paper. It was so much fun. I was really enjoying doing it right along with my kids.
Here is how you do it:
Cover your griddle with foil. I secured it with a little tape on the plastic edges to make sure it stayed put. Heat it up- I think I did it at 275-300 degrees. You'll be able to tell if it is too hot it'll start smoking a little.
Peel some old broken crayon chunks- we've all got them...
Put some paper on the griddle & color on it with the crayon. If you press lightly it'll melt. Swirl together colors to make an amazing work of art. Make sure they know the edge is hot- so this is probably best done with kids who are a little older.
The finished works of art!
Any burns? :)
ReplyDeleteThey did really well, actually. We had one small incident, but it was very minor & not enough to stop them!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like lots of fun. I think we're going to try this --this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteWe did something like this where I heated up some rocks in the oven and then the boys will color on the rocks with the crayons. It looks like the rocks have been painted.
I've got to try this. they looks soooo cool.
ReplyDeletethat is such a neat idea! love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember doing something like this at summer camp when I was a kid. Thanks for bringing back the memories. I can't wait to try this at home. You've got a new follower! -Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! We haven't done this in a long time!
ReplyDeleteI love this! The paintings are so unique and colourful. I am going to pin this and do it with the kids next week!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a cool idea! I am pinning this for future use! Visiting from TGIF. I'd love to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteThis looks SO FUN! We have sooo many crayons in our house and just received a huge tote full too, so I think some crayon painting is in our future!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from I Can Teach My Child. So neat! We'll have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic idea!! I am a new follower dropping by from Show and Share. Morgan, www.tottreasuresnorthbay.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!! I definitely want to give this a try. Thank you so much for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!! You are so creative! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
ReplyDeleteBeth =-)
Definitely going to try this one! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you over from Show-and-Share Saturday.
That looks like fun! I wish I had a griddle... Hmmm... wonder if it would work with the George Forman...
ReplyDeleteSeems like the kids had so much fun. The glimpse of smile on their faces are very precious. Your so lucky to have them in your life. I've tried crayon painting and we had so much fun also!
ReplyDeletexo,
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