Monday, March 12, 2012

Crayon Art

I'm a total Pinterest addict! This project has been on my to-do list from the very beginning. I just knew it would look great on my son's wall, and I was right! Here is the finished product:
So here are the supplies needed:
64 count Crayola crayons + 48 Count Crayola Crayons
16 X 20 inch stretched canvas
Glue gun and glue sticks
blow dryer
finishing spray

What I did:
1. Took out the colors of crayons I wanted and arranged them according to my liking. I arranged them in a wave-like pattern because I think it gave it an interesting twist instead of just lining them up.
2. Glue the crayons onto the canvas, making sure the Crayola name is showing.
3. Use the blow dryer on hot/high setting to melt the crayons.
4. Spray with finishing spray.

This cost me about $10 and took less than an hour. LOVE IT!!!

 (and a BIG thank you to my sister who helped me make it!!!)
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8 comments:

  1. Crafty MischiefMarch 14, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I love the chevron twist you gave the melted crayons!

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    1. Jana H.March 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      I've heard of chevron twist, but didn't know that's what I did. Thanks for the info!

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  2. JolieMarch 14, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I do like the chevron twist - this project's sitting in one of my pinterest boards too - yay for you for getting it done!

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    1. Jana H.March 14, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks Jolie! I was glad to finally get it done too. I don't why I put off so long because it was so easy!

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  3. BurntAppleMarch 19, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    This looks so fun to make!! I love easy, quick projects and I'll be trying it! Thank you!

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    1. Jana H.April 22, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Can't wait to see how it turns out. That's what so fun about these, no two are ever the same. Thanks for all the comments, they make my day!

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Whats the finishing spray??

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    1. Jana H.April 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      It holds everything together? I just used what my sister had, but you can get it online or any hobby/art store. It's something like this:
      http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-Matte-Finish-Spray-Artists/dp/B000RMPT0C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1335133859&sr=8-3

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