Melted Crayon Hot Air Balloon

I made a Hot Air Balloon, exploding with color, out of melted crayons.

This Project will take 2 or More Hours.

Mine took 3 hours start to finish but I loved the result in the end.

Crayons

Canvas

Super Glue

Hair Dryer

Template- Optional

Peel the wrappers off all the crayons you will use.

(Tip: If they don't easily peel, soak them in COLD WATER first and then try peeling again)

Layout Crayons in the Shape of a Lightbulb or whatever shape you want. Have as much or as little space as you want between the crayons. (The less space, the more the colors could run together)

I looked up a template of a hot air balloon online, printed it, and traced it on my canvas to make the perfect shape.

Glue Crayons to the Canvas with Super Glue.

You can use a Hot Glue Gun but it could melt the Crayons.

Let the glue dry for 10 minutes.

Use a Hairdryer, on high heat and high flow, to melt the crayons.

• Move in a back and forth movement
• Point hairdryer down at a 45 degree angle while the canvas is sitting upright

(Tip: I would recommend having something under the canvas because the crayons will drip)

Although on the outside it looks and feels dry, on the inside it could still be soft.

Let it dry for about 20 minutes.

I also made a basket out of melted crayons. And added lines for the rope connecting the balloon and basket.

You can add any details you wish in the middle of the balloon.

Like every Good Artist, Sign your name and Add the date.

Take Pictures, Hang it Up, whatever You want to do with it.

Keep It Out of the Sun or it could melt.