Yes, the foil becomes the canvas, Sam.

I also found the pencil sharpener much easier than the grater. My 5, 8 and 45 yr old πŸ˜‰ were all able to help. We collected the shaving right into zip lock bags. Static cling was our biggest challenge. Seemed to vary by colour and brand. We plan to use a blow drier with the shavings between two pieces of wax paper.

Not at all, Tina. We’ve had ours hanging in the playroom for years, and also a Valentines piece of art that we made the same way. Don’t worry. The wax will stick. πŸ™‚

It’s a great art work. But I wonder if the paint will pill out of aluminum when it’s dry?What other choices do you have other than aluminum ?

Great suggestion, Valerie! Thanks!

We used one of those little hand cranked cheese graters. Worked like a charm.

One girl said they used a blow dryer through the back of a canvas to melt them, or you can use use an embossing gun also

Or use an embossing gun or incorporate daddy with his torch on low from a far or back and forth over it to watch them melt

Oh no! Yes, it’s fahrenheit. I’ve edited the post to clarify that. I’m so sorry about your experience!

That sounds like a terrific activity leading up to creating the art, Kate! Thanks!

I don’t think it would be anymore stable – the melted wax is quite thin and runny. I also think the oil in the wax would be absorbed into (and stain) the cardboard or paper without the foil there to protect it.

No, either side will work, Yen!

You might be able to. I haven’t tried, Yen. Sorry!

I’m not sure what crayon wax would do in the microwave, but if you’re going to try it, definitely do not wrap your cardboard in tinfoil first! πŸ˜‰

Sounds like fun! Give it a try!

I’m sure you likely can. Let me know what you come up with!

What kind of paint did you use, Sara? Tempera is known to flake and peel. Acrylics do not. If you used temperas though, they’ll run and smear if you brush on a sealant, as they’re waterproof. You could try a spray varnish, but I’m not sure if the wax would resist it. Wish I could be of more help… Sorry!

They don’t have to, but yes, we painted on ours. Have fun!

I’m sure it would, but I’m wondering how you’d prevent the shavings from blowing all over the place.

I saw that someone suggested using a real canvas. I wonder if you could and apply heat from underneath with a heat gun or hair dryer. I may attempt as long as the air doesn’t blow easily through the canvas. I’m an art teach and could see my preschool kids loving this but I would have to recreate in a classroom.

That’s an excellent suggestion!

Wonderful to hear, Molly! I’m so glad it worked for yoU!

So I tried it out with the sharpies and it worked great… The kids liked drawing things behind it and didn’t use a lot of crayon so you could still see the background.

Awesome idea!

You’re so welcome, Molly! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our activities!

Thanks so much and will do! Also I didn’t expect yout to answer so quickly so thanks! Also I have been using your website for all sorts of crafts. I babysit a lot and all of your crafts are great and inexpensive. Thanks so much!!!!!!! πŸ™‚

Hi Molly. I’m guessing you could use the sharpies. Or you could skip that step altogether, and just go with the grated crayons. I wouldn’t worry about anything catching fire or exploding though. The oven is at such a low heat and your art is only in there for a short time. Let me know if it works with the sharpies.

I might be. We’ve done it a few times now, and I think we use crayolas.

Phew! Yes!! Good thing! lol Have fun with it, Kara! πŸ™‚

Oh well it’s a good thing I asked then or it could have been a disaster! Thank you πŸ™‚

No, Kara. It’s Farenheit. The lowest setting that my oven will go to.

Yay! So glad you guys loved it, Kelly!

Yes! Just pour some boiling water over the grater. The wax comes right off. πŸ™‚

I’ve only ever used acrylics, Karoline, but I would think it would work with other paints. The only question might be whether the paint would crack and flake with the heat of the oven, but you don’t know until you try, right? Go for it.

At that low heat it is, Nikki.

Great ideas! I love it when we’re inspired by something we’ve seen, but we tweak it so it works with what we have on hand. Smart thinking to use the rolling pin for breaking up your crayons!

I will be featuring this tomorrow on The Sunday Showcase.

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Thank you:) I love this. We are going to do it next week!

Yes we painted on the foil first with acrylic craft paints.

That’s a brilliant idea, Amy!

Thanks for joining in with Kids Get Arty.

Maggy

I wouldn’t try a blow dryer, Wendy. The crayon shavings would be everywhere as soon as you pointed the dryer at them.

Thanks, Maria. Have fun with this!

I have no idea, but it can’t hurt to give it a try, Martha. πŸ™‚

I don’t think I’d want to use a hair dryer for this one. I’m thinking crayon shavings would be EVERYwhere! LOL

Hit submit too quick! I’d love for you to come link these up at Mom’s Library! Have a great day!

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Glad to help, Inese! Have fun with it!

Let me know how it works with glitter, Katherine! You know how I feel about the stuff. lol

Glad you liked them, Laura. Yes, you have to try them out. It’s such a neat process. Have fun!

I’m planning to do the same, Amy! Won’t that be gorgeous?

Thanks, Yvonne! I’ve seen the ones with the crayons across the top. Those are so neat! I’d love to try that one day. I’m not sure about the heat gun – I’ve never used one. It’s worth a try if you have one though!