[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fall Craft

[Tammy]

This is a lot of fun. I did this with a group of kids.  We made frames in
butterfly shapes.  I had tons of fun grating up a ton of old crayons.  Once
the project was finished and hanging in the windows, it proved to provide
extra fun. The sun kept it warm enough that the crayons would stay soft
enough and would move around.  

We really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing!  

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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fall Craft

Hi All,

 

As soon as I saw the theme of fall, I remembered a craft I enjoyed doing
when I was in elementary school.  I do not know what to call it, so I will
describe the steps to make the item.  Maybe we could call this a fall
stained glass craft.

 

Supplies:

.         Fall leaves

.         Shredded crayons or confetti (optional)

.         Waxed paper

.         Cardboard frame.

.         Thin dish towel or piece of cloth.  We may have used a piece of
construction paper.  That part is a bit fuzzy in my memory.

.         Firm surface that can tolerate wax.  If you cover your work
surface with paper, do not use newspaper.  A second dishcloth or piece of
cloth laid on the work surface will do.  

.         Iron that you would use for ironing clothing.  

 

Directions:

.         Take a walk outside and collect leaves.  You want ones that show
off falls colors.  the leaves should be flat and not so dried out that they
have started to curl up.

.         Shred the crayons if you are going to do this.  I do not remember
how this was done, maybe the teacher did it.

.         Cut 2 pieces of wax paper the same size as your cardboard frame.
If you make it larger then the frame, you can cut it later to ensure a good
fit..

.         If using a piece of paper or cloth to protect your work surface,
put it down.

.         Lay one piece of waxed paper on the covered work surface.

.         Lay 1 leaf in the center of the waxed paper, or arrange multiple
leaves.  Keep leaves away from the edges so that they are not covered by the
frame later.

.         Sprinkle the shredded crayon or confetti on the waxed paper around
the leaf/leaves.  You do not want them on the leaves.

.         Lay the second piece of waxed paper on top of your creation.  Be
sure to keep the edges lined up together.

.         Cover with the dishtowel or other item to act as a barrier between
the waxed paper and the iron.  You do not want wax on the bottom of your
iron.

.         Slowly move your iron over the protective material.  You are using
the heat of the iron to melt the waxed paper around the leaf/leaves.

.         Gently remove the protective material and then lift your creation.
It will be like you are peeling the surfaces apart.

.         Glue the cardboard frame to the waxed paper creation.  There is
not a front or back to your creation.

.         Place your creation on a window.  This can be done with tape, or
string threaded through a whole or 2 on the top of the frame and then hung
on something on or near the window.

 

There you have it, a fall stained glass panel for your window.

 

Enjoy!

Annette

 

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