This project is best done if you are creating your own work of art alongside your child. This modelling will help them make the art project correctly. Usually I’m not big on modelling while my child is creating art projects, but for this one, you’ll need to demonstrate how to properly create the rainbow, so later the ‘magic’ can happen with the water colours. With over 900 fun shaped rainbow crayons later, Krayonshop® was built as home based business in 2002 being the first rainbow crayons in the market inspiring art lovers to start their new ventures to rainbow crayon art making. This week, my daughter and I did this project together. Just as I suspected, she loved the project and was so thrilled with the results. This crayon resist art project seems so magical for children. It has the ‘wow factor’ and I always get a few gasps of wonder from children in my class. Rainbow Sorting Crayons are a valuable addition to any toy collection and provide a wonderful opportunity for children to explore colors, develop fine motor skills, and cultivate a love for learning. Watch as your child's understanding of colors blossoms along with their fine motor abilities.

I’ve been an elementary school teacher for about 12 years and I’ve taught this art project for a number of years. Children, especially Kindergarten students absolutely love this project. Note for either technique: The more crayons that need to be melted, the longer it will take to melt. So, melt in small batches if possible to reduce the amount of time that each container will be in the microwave.

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For this technique, you can actually stir the crayon wax between each interval to help the melting process. You don’t have to though.

From easy paper crafts to more advanced projects, the possibilities for rainbow-themed activities are endless. So why not get started on your next colorful creation today? We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Buy Rainbow Craft Kits We hope that our list of colorful craft and rainbow projects has inspired you to get creative and have some fun with your little ones. Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or just want to add a pop of color to your home, there’s no denying that rainbows are a great source of inspiration. It’s really helpful to start by separating crayons by color. You don’t have to group every color individually. You can add some STEAM learning to this crayon-resist art project. The oil in the crayon will not mix with the water colours. This could be a great lead into a unit on the properties of different materials.

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It started out as crayon melting 101. But to make things a little more interesting, I created different shapes, like gems, domes, and planets to make them feel a little more special and unique.

I carved into the crayons a little bit when I did this, but it really doesn’t matter since they’ll be melted anyway.This is an option item and will only be used if you choose a specific crayon melting technique that I share below (which is technique #2 in step 4). If you opt for technique #1, you won’t need disposable, microwavable containers. How to Melt Crayons into Cool Shapes 1.Separate crayons by color. Shave short slivers off of the crayons all the way around, in different directions, using a craft blade. Although I usually prefer process art projects (like this one), this crayon resist art project is simple for children who are preschool or kindergarten age. Even toddlers would certainly be able to do this project with some modelling. So, I switched to using a craft knife to carefully slice a line all the way across the paper (hot dog style, not hamburger) and then the whole piece of paper came right off. Once the wax is completely dry and has hardened again, you can pop the newly formed crayons out of the molds.

However, there are so many other ways to use the crayon resist technique. I encourage you to try some out: If you’re looking for more fun spring-themed art projects, try this tie-dye coffee filter flower craft! Today I’m sharing a really fun art project that has been a hit with just about every kid I’ve ever met. I’ll explain instructions the rainbow crayon resist art project below! Crayon Resist Art Projects Put broken pieces of crayons in separate microwavable containers, that can eventually be thrown away. First, you’ll want to draw grass, using either crayons or oil pastels. Try to colour the grass strip in fully.With Rainbow Sorting Crayons, children embark on a vibrant and interactive journey through the world of colors. This delightful set engages children in a hands-on sorting experience that promotes color recognition, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. This project works perfectly fine, and my students always love it. However, using better art materials definitely made this project even more fun!