The art of melting crayons isn't difficult, and it's a lot of fun for those who like to experiment with art. The method is very easy, but the results are amazing. It is not surprising that this method is gaining popularity. You can use a hairdryer or hot glue to make art from melted crayon. In addition, you should also prepare crayons and canvas. These two methods can get messy and give slightly different results, but they're really fun and make for an eye-catching piece of art.
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Method 1 of 2: Using a Hair Dryer
Step 1. Gather the equipment
You will need canvas (of the desired size), crayons (the number depends on the size of the canvas used), hot glue, and a hair dryer (hair dryer or blow dryer). You may also want to place old newsprint or T-shirts (or unused blankets) under the canvas to protect the floor from crayon splashes.
Any places where the crayon might get dirty should be covered more widely on each side. Also make sure to cover your own body. Do not let the hot crayons stick to skin and clothes that are still good
Step 2. Sort the crayons
Sort the crayons as needed. A popular design is the rainbow. If you want to use this design, arrange the crayons like a sequence of colors in a rainbow. Some people arrange crayons by starting from the lightest color to the darkest. There are also those who use crayons of the same color, but with different brightness levels. Everything is up to you.
Just make sure you have enough crayons to cover the entire canvas. Repeating colors can also produce beautiful results
Step 3. Use a hot glue gun to attach the crayons to the canvas in the desired order
Some people leave the crayon wrapper on, but others throw it away first. Both of these methods give good results.
You can remove the wrapper and cut the crayon in half. This will give a more natural result and will prevent the top of the canvas from being overcoated with crayon
Step 4. Position the canvas at an angle to allow the hot crayon to flow
The way that is often done is leaning the canvas on the wall. If the canvas is leaning against the wall, don't forget to cover the wall with newspaper so it doesn't get splashed by the crayons.
Step 5. Use a hairdryer to blow hot air on the crayons
It's best to point the dryer down so the liquid crayon can drain. Remember, this will get dirty. However, this is not a problem if you have placed the newsprint in the required area.
- In order to melt quickly, you can use candles for birthday celebrations. This method is a bit dangerous and the wax can splash everywhere. If you want quick results even when the work area gets dirty, birthday candles are the best option.
- A heat gun (a heating device similar to a hairdryer) can also be used as an alternative to speed up the process. You can buy it at a hardware or hardware store.
Step 6. Let your artwork dry
Step 7. Clean your handiwork
Remove crayons and dry wax flakes that stick to unwanted areas. Color the desired places.
Show off your work! Hang the canvas on the wall, flaunt it on Tumblr or Facebook, and tell family members. Show off your creations to everyone, and they'll love it, including the kids
Method 2 of 2: Using Glue Shoot
Step 1. Prepare the canvas
Rest the canvas against a wall or chair that has been covered with protection. Do this project in an area that doesn't matter if it gets dirty. Use a canvas size that can be completely covered with the number of crayons you have.
Step 2. Insert the crayon into the hot glue gun
Remove the wrapper, scrape the crayon so that it fits into the glue hole in the gun, then insert the crayon into the glue gun.
If you want to use different colors, once you put the first crayon in the gun, start putting in the second, third, and so on. This will push the crayon on the front sticking out
Step 3. Paint the canvas
This method allows you to control the color well, and you can apply it to the desired area. You can use a standard drip-like look, or create a variety of designs and shapes. Position the gun tip near the canvas and do your creation!
After the crayons in the gun run out, insert a new crayon. The tip of the gun will slowly melt the crayon with a dark or light color when the new crayon is ready to be applied to the canvas
Step 4. Let the canvas dry
This method is much faster than using a hairdryer. If you think the glue gun is still reusable, insert a glue stick and apply glue as usual until the gun has melted clear glue and there are no more crayons left.
The advantage of this method is that if there is a part of the painting that is not good, you can easily fix it and redo the painting (or add color) in an area
Tips
- Wear an old t-shirt so it doesn't matter if it gets stained.
- Make sure you use a thick canvas so the liquid crayon can't get through to the back.
- You can leave the crayon on the canvas so the color looks like it's dripping from the crayon.
- Have a rag or an old towel handy in case you don't have enough newsprint.
- Create a soft look using a sponge or brush. You can also apply tape to create patterns and designs.
- Some people write words on canvas and let the crayon colors drip. Some of the words that are often used include: imagination, innovation, creation, and smile.
- Ask a friend to help you run the hairdryer. This can speed up the process.
- Set the hairdryer on the highest heat to allow the crayons to melt quickly.
- Work on this project outdoors so the crayons don't get dirty and cause bad odors. When the weather is sunny and hot, you may not need a hairdryer. You can take advantage of the sun.
- When melting crayons using a hairdryer, you can use a cardboard box to trap the heat. Cover the cardboard so that the hot air stays in the box, which makes the crayons melt faster.
Warning
- Do not let the crayon stick to the carpet or furniture because it can stain very hard to remove.
- Be careful never to touch freshly melted crayons as they can scald your skin.
- Be careful when using the glue gun! The appliance is very hot and could injure you.
