So here's one of my favorite finds - these fabulous crayon sets are SO easy to make! With over 11 children attending our wedding, there is NO way i'd have time to make an ENTIRE alphabet for each child. SOOO, instead, I decided to make each child's name in crayons. Then, i'll have a separate tray with "extras" for those children who have shorter names.
Additionally, I made tags with each kid's name on them - they turned out SO cute (I'll post pictures soon!)
Here's a few tips:
-Rather than buy the silicon molds of Amazon ($25), try this website (only $15!)
-Also, you'll need to layer at least two crayons on top of each other in each letter mold (read:: you must break up the crayons and stack them on top of each other.)
-Time saving tip - to remove the paper off the crayons, simply dump the entire box into a bowl of MILDY hot water. The paper immediately slips off. BUT, be sure the water isn't TOO hot - you don't want the crayons melting or getting 'tacky.'
-To make: bake the crayons at 250 degrees for about 12-15 minutes (depending on how hot your oven tends to be). Then, take them out and let them cool for at least an hour before you try and take them out of the mold
-Caution: The "S's" are a PITA to take out. I've only successfully un-molded ONE of the little buggers. SO, if they break - just super glue the pieces together. It's strong and the kids won't ever be able to tell! :)
Happy crayon making!!!
Additionally, I made tags with each kid's name on them - they turned out SO cute (I'll post pictures soon!)
Here's a few tips:
-Rather than buy the silicon molds of Amazon ($25), try this website (only $15!)
-Also, you'll need to layer at least two crayons on top of each other in each letter mold (read:: you must break up the crayons and stack them on top of each other.)
-Time saving tip - to remove the paper off the crayons, simply dump the entire box into a bowl of MILDY hot water. The paper immediately slips off. BUT, be sure the water isn't TOO hot - you don't want the crayons melting or getting 'tacky.'
-To make: bake the crayons at 250 degrees for about 12-15 minutes (depending on how hot your oven tends to be). Then, take them out and let them cool for at least an hour before you try and take them out of the mold
-Caution: The "S's" are a PITA to take out. I've only successfully un-molded ONE of the little buggers. SO, if they break - just super glue the pieces together. It's strong and the kids won't ever be able to tell! :)
Happy crayon making!!!
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wow, thanks for the tips! I will definitely be trying this because I've ruined too many manicures trying to peel off the crayon paper!!!
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