Creating art with loose crayons is easy and fun for anyone who loves to experiment with art. It's extremely simple, and the results can be truly beautiful. No wonder this method has become so popular! Here's how to start your artwork!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: With a Hair Dryer
Step 1. Put together what you need
You will need a canvas (whatever size you prefer), crayons (whatever you prefer depending on the size of the canvas), a hot glue gun, and a hair dryer. It would be a good idea to use newspaper or an old tablecloth under the canvas to protect the table from wax splatters.
Whatever surface you think might get dirty, cover more on each side. And don't forget to cover yourself too. Hot colored wax on your skin and clean clothes shouldn't be part of this project
Step 2. Divide the crayons
Divide them as you like. Usually a rainbow arrangement is chosen, so if you want, place the crayons in a chromatic scale like in a rainbow. You could also divide the pastels from lightest to darkest, using different shades of the same color. The composition is entirely up to you.
Make sure you have enough crayons to cover the top of the canvas. Repeating colors also produces very beautiful results
Step 3. Glue the crayons to the top of the canvas with hot glue neatly
You can choose to discard the pastel or leave the wrapper attached, the result does not change.
You can also unwrap the crayons and break them in half. This will give a more natural look and prevent the first few inches of canvas from appearing lined with crayons
Step 4. Tilt the canvas so the wax runs off
It usually leans against a wall. If you decide to place it on the wall, put newspaper on the wall to avoid accidents.
Step 5. Use your hair dryer to heat the crayons
It is better to direct the hot air downwards in order to let the wax flow. Know that it gets dirty! But no matter how dirty, as long as you've covered everything with the newspaper.
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It will take some time - about 5-8 minutes for a small section of pastels. If you can melt three crayons in 6 minutes and you have 64 crayons, it will take more than two hours (unless you have a friend to help you). Be patient!
- The process is faster using candles - but it is also a little more dangerous, and candle wax drips everywhere as well. If you prefer to dirty a little more, but to buy some time, then choose candles.
- The use of a hot gun is another alternative to speed up the times, you can find it in any DIY store.
Make Melted Crayon Art Step 6 Step 6. Well done, now let the canvas dry
Clean up the work and collect any bits of wax that went where they shouldn't.
Make Melted Crayon Art Step 7 Step 7. Display your work of art
Hang it on the wall, post it on Facebook or Tumblr, show it to your family. Show your creativity to the world; they will go crazy! Even children!
Method 2 of 2: Only with a Hot Gun
Make Melted Crayon Art Step 9 Step 1. Take the canvas
Lean it against a wall or chair covered with rags. Work where you aren't too worried about getting dirty. Choose a size canvas that you can cover entirely with the crayons at your disposal.
Step 2. Discard the crayons and insert the first one into the hot glue gun
That's right - “inside” the hot gun. Did we mention this isn't great for the gun? It may not survive this project, but it will ensure you get fast and beautiful results!
Once the first crayon is inserted into the heat gun, push the second in - this will bring out the first. You'll see it as soon as the color starts dripping off the tip
Step 3. Color the canvas
With this method you will have absolute control of the colors; they will go exactly where you want. You could stick to the classic look of cast color, or create shapes and designs. Put the tip of the gun close to the canvas and let your creativity run wild!
Once the crayon inside the gun is finished, add another crayon. You will see the color coming out of the tip darken or lighten as the new color takes the place of the previous one
Make Melted Crayon Art Step 12 Step 4. Let it dry
It was much easier than using the hairdryer, wasn't it? If you think the heat gun is recoverable, insert a regular stick of glue and let it out until what comes out is clean and sticky, and no longer colored and wax-like.
If you are not satisfied with the result, with this method it is very easy to correct and redo (or add) in an area
Advice
- Put the hairdryer on maximum to speed up the process.
- You could try writing words on the canvas and letting the colors run over them. Frequently used words could be: imagination, innovation, creativity, smile, etc.
- Wear an old shirt to avoid getting your clothes dirty.
- Arrange the crayons in different shapes to create a more interesting design (hearts, circles, etc.).
- Work outside. Crayons smell terrible.
- Use a brush or sponge to give a softer look. You could also add masking tape to create shapes and designs.
- Work outside so you don't get your whole house dirty with crayons. On a hot sunny day, you won't need a hairdryer. Let the sun work for you.
- Bring a rag or towel with you in case the newspapers aren't enough.
- Get a friend to help you with a hair dryer. The process will be much quicker.
- A candle or heat gun also works (instead of a hair dryer).
- Make sure the canvas is thick enough to prevent crayons from dripping through the canvas.
- You can leave the crayons attached to the canvas so it will look like the color is dripping from the crayons.
Warnings
- Make sure you don't drip on furniture or carpets, it would be “extremely” difficult to remove the color.
- Do not touch your work of art immediately after finishing, you could burn yourself.
- Be careful with the hot gun! It is "very" hot and you could burn yourself.
