Project
Crayon Gift Set
Break the crayon mold with a Technicolor DIY set.

Photography: Chelsea Cavanaugh
Source: Martha Stewart Living, December 2017
Introduction
Using natural beeswax and carnauba wax, nontoxic dyes, and silicone ice molds (like these Lego-style blocks and gemstones, above), you can create a playful collection that's super-comfy in little hands. Pack them up in a wooden slider box so cleanup time is simple and swift.
materials
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Saucepan or double boiler (one not used for food)
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1 cup white beeswax pellets (Pictured: Mary Tylor Naturals organic white beeswax pellets, $13 for 16 oz., amazon.com)
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1 cup carnauba wax flakes (Pictured: Oslove Organics carnauba wax flakes, $19 for 1 lb., amazon.com)
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Stirrer
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Paper cups
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Variety of silicone ice or chocolate molds
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Natural powder pigments (Pictured: Primary pigments set, from $17 for 5 colors, earthpigments.com)
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Unfinished wooden pencil box (Pictured: Creative Hobbies unfinished wooden storage box, $6.50, amazon.com)
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Shredded wood (Pictured: Quality Growers Aspen Wood Collection Excelsior wood shavings, $4 for 565 cubic in., amazon.com)
steps
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In saucepan or double boiler, melt beeswax pellets and wax flakes together. Stir until smooth.
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For each crayon, pour a small amount of mixture into a paper cup, then add pigment until desired color is reached, stirring until incorporated. Pour into mold and let cool completely. Repeat with other colors and shapes.
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Add shredded wood to inside of box; place crayons on top. Download and print out labels; attach with glue or tape.
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