Crayon shaving art involves melting crayons and shaving them into small pieces to create colorful designs. Here is some information on the materials and process involved:
Materials:
- Old, paperless crayons
- Manual pencil sharpener
- Wax paper
- Iron and ironing board
- Paraffin wax (the main ingredient in crayons)
- Colorant of choice (earth pigments, cosmetic colorants, chalk, gel food dye)
- Optional: beeswax
Process:
- Break up the crayons into small pieces.
- Melt the crayons using an iron or hairdryer.
- Cover the design with wax paper to prevent the wax from sticking to the iron.
- Once the wax is completely dry and has hardened again, you can pop the newly formed crayons out of the molds.
- Optional: shave the wax into gem and geode shapes using a craft blade.
Its worth noting that the main ingredient in crayons is paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum. However, it is possible to make your own crayons using non-toxic ingredients such as carnauba wax and earth pigments.
