How Do You Make A Crayon-Covered Rock Paperweight?
When your child’s crayons have become a pile of broken pieces or dull nubs you have two options – toss them out or use them in a craft project. If you lean toward the craft idea, follow these steps to make a crayon-covered rock paperweight. This activity can be fun and creative but requires parental supervision. Materials: • Old crayons • Lighter to melt crayons • Rock • Clear spray coat or glaze (optional) • Choose a rock. Find a rock from your garden, home repair store or craft store. Look for a rock that is light in color, at least two inches in diameter, slightly rough on the surface and has a flat bottom to hold down papers. • Prepare the materials. Before getting started the rock should be cleaned of any dust or soil. Then gather the crayons you will be using. Remove any paper wrappers, dust and child created yuck from the surface. • Try drawing on the rock. Some rocks have a rough surface that the crayon color will stick to just by drawing and pushing hard. Try this step first.
