tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post2631009230114353795..comments2023-11-03T01:28:11.274-07:00Comments on zakka life: How to Recycle Old Crayons into New Crayonszakkalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-77341694018322857852011-07-16T21:33:57.620-07:002011-07-16T21:33:57.620-07:00My mom always melted our crayons in muffin tins to...My mom always melted our crayons in muffin tins too, when we were little. I just melted my kids' crayons down tonight. I can't wait for them to see them in the morning. :)KateMcKenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-2217574109381661642009-07-05T20:48:09.100-07:002009-07-05T20:48:09.100-07:00What I always do for my little cousin (and myself)...What I always do for my little cousin (and myself) is just put the crayons in a muffin tin, unmelted, and watch them melt in the oven. Then when you take them out the new crayons are all swirly and even more exciting for a 5 year old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-140618918069980772009-06-08T07:43:14.822-07:002009-06-08T07:43:14.822-07:00this is an incredible idea, i hate having all thos...this is an incredible idea, i hate having all those broken crayons! brilliant!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928528524253443372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-44116747094269322872009-06-02T08:35:16.884-07:002009-06-02T08:35:16.884-07:00I love the race car crayons. I did this with the ...I love the race car crayons. I did this with the children in my after school program. We used a microwavable muffin tray and took turns watching the crayons melt through the microwave window. They loved it, and the new crayons worked well for leaf rubbings.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709363361020382102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-34264050099511761002009-05-31T18:50:14.558-07:002009-05-31T18:50:14.558-07:00This is so fabulous. I've used silicone 'ice cube...This is so fabulous. I've used silicone 'ice cube trays', but this gives you such great detail and there are so. many. candy mold options out there! Love it!Amanda @ www.kiddio.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13102052872110352811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-59228577250766696592009-05-31T00:22:44.743-07:002009-05-31T00:22:44.743-07:00Such a clever idea. I love it! I'd love to make so...Such a clever idea. I love it! I'd love to make some fun maybe heart shaped crayons with my heart candy mold. Oooh i really love the idea of adding glitter for some sparkles!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702745937207929017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-74919557388479082522009-05-30T20:53:20.303-07:002009-05-30T20:53:20.303-07:00Absolutely Brilliant!Absolutely Brilliant!alittlebitofscraphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868031136933111908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-48181027536216497142009-05-30T16:45:34.181-07:002009-05-30T16:45:34.181-07:00Cute! My girls would love the sparkles...Cute! My girls would love the sparkles...Alexishttp://www.knotsewcrafty.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-8095532028026710582009-05-30T14:25:55.889-07:002009-05-30T14:25:55.889-07:00This is neat! Theoretically, could you do the same...This is neat! Theoretically, could you do the same thing to make your own candles from the nubs of old ones?Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-43860468277608062082009-05-30T09:21:57.105-07:002009-05-30T09:21:57.105-07:00what great stocking stuffers..car crayons for boys...what great stocking stuffers..car crayons for boys!Yarni Gras!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03028237893356674106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-51108083338184991792009-05-29T20:43:29.067-07:002009-05-29T20:43:29.067-07:00It's crafty projects like this that make me wish t...It's crafty projects like this that make me wish that I had children. Good thing I've got nieces! Maybe we'll do this in July when I go to see them. Thanks!Kristin - The Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856336718919208752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-48550154865036631482009-05-29T13:30:17.362-07:002009-05-29T13:30:17.362-07:00I'd like to post a link to this on my blog - would...I'd like to post a link to this on my blog - would it be ok if I use your picture, too? Such a cute idea!Wendy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110655950633558010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-8662835933212793802009-05-29T10:04:40.524-07:002009-05-29T10:04:40.524-07:00Good idea Jessica! Kids will love this. I like the...Good idea Jessica! Kids will love this. I like the skid marks in your pictures, adds to the fun! Your projects are always so resourceful!Novi On The Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224559212489507140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-57883799674604512822009-05-29T09:39:55.042-07:002009-05-29T09:39:55.042-07:00Your kids must be so happy with their "new" crayon...Your kids must be so happy with their "new" crayons! those moulds are good for chocos too!Ayiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210270230117772912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-74018957243897385052009-05-29T06:56:06.541-07:002009-05-29T06:56:06.541-07:00Great idea! I am going to order a train mold and ...Great idea! I am going to order a train mold and make train crayons for my son's train themed birthday. I'm trying to avoid thomas and go more for just trains and this is just perfect. We made the crayon cookies in a muffin tin last year but i think these will be a bigger hit. Thanks!wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452654605660281625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-62246187153134011732009-05-29T04:19:17.165-07:002009-05-29T04:19:17.165-07:00I'm so glad you posted this! I'm (hopefully) going...I'm so glad you posted this! I'm (hopefully) going to be making some banana crayons for my little girl's BD party so this how-to was perfect timing! Did you happen to see any banana candy molds at Bake it Pretty? I'll have to check there. Also, I'll be linking to your post for others to see!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626811588173152648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-32802027416999758722009-05-29T01:39:57.399-07:002009-05-29T01:39:57.399-07:00This is a great idea. I've never thought of that. ...This is a great idea. I've never thought of that. Cool!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend.<br /><br />Alexander<br /><A HREF="http://www.kakinan.com/alex" REL="nofollow">Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex</A>Alexanderhttp://www.kakinan.com/alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-58213590637850350932009-05-28T17:41:54.975-07:002009-05-28T17:41:54.975-07:00Great idea! I especially like the idea of glitter...Great idea! I especially like the idea of glitter rock crayons. :)<br /><br />Thank you for the links! <br /><br />Best,<br />AmyAJ Bindelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724197460855127636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-845425180669848532009-05-28T15:43:38.835-07:002009-05-28T15:43:38.835-07:00I love them! I made little round crayons out of di...I love them! I made little round crayons out of dixie cups (just filled them up a little bit of the way and then once dried I just peeled the cups off) and the kids at the preschool I work at loved them, but I never thought of candy molds! I have tons of candy molds I can try! Bunnies, hearts, frogs, The kids would love that! Thanks for the idea!The Queen of Clearancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869882144714021394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-45806717832206069342009-05-28T15:27:15.313-07:002009-05-28T15:27:15.313-07:00This is a wonderful idea! Your instructions are s...This is a wonderful idea! Your instructions are so easy to read. I teach at a school for kids with emotional disorders. I can imagine the looks on their faces if we did this as a craft together. The sorting is something they would all love.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Have a great day!Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907530453106861791noreply@blogger.com