Hot Crayon Gun
July 16, 2012 by Jessica Christman
Filed under General Crafts
This is such a fun technique with lots of crafting applications. From making signs and banners to fun art, it’s a great way to use up old crayons in an interesting way. Its also an excellent way to make more detailed wax line for batik dying and would be a fun addition to a tie dye project!
Things you’ll need:
Crayons, paper removed
Mini hot glue gun
Fabric, paper, canvas – whatever you want to work on
Things to do:
1. Be sure to work on a covered surface and test the process on scrap paper first until you are familiar with how the wax comes out of your glue gun.
2. Remove any glue from the glue gun by pressing the trigger until it’s removed.
3. Insert a crayon where the glue stick would normally be and gently press the trigger. The way will come out much faster than the glue.
4. Gently depressing the trigger, write, draw or doodle away with your new crayon melter!
definitely adults only
Wow! Who knew. Another great idea. Ooooo the possibilities are endless.Carolyn
Great idea,, agree for adult only. These hot guns can burn pretty painful. And tip when you get hot glue on your finger dont remove when melted. Run under cold water and then remove.
So having a cottage cheese carton or bowl of ice water within reach might be helpful in case of getting hot glue or crayon on your finger? You could just dip the finger in the ice water right away and stop the burn sooner?
We tried this when my daughter was in 2nd grade for a project, it was lots of fun, we did a few journals for gifts 1year ago for her friends. definately need adult supervision, but so many neat ideas!
What about laundering your project? Will it go through the washer and dryer okay?
I havent never tried laundering any of my projects before but that is a good question. I dont think either would work though. Running it through the wash would cause it to be brittle I would think and the dryer would heat up the wax again, causing it to melt. So I would recommend delicately hand washing your project if you must clean it.