If you want to make an inexpensive, one-of-a-kind piece of art, a
melted crayon portrait is the way to go. It's extremely simple to
make and no two ever come out the same. All you need is (2) 24-packs of
crayons (I took out the boring colors), a foam board, super glue, and a
blow dryer.
First, line up all the crayons on the top edge of the
board. Next, use the super glue to attach the crayons. Keep checking to make sure they all stay straight.
Once they are all
glued down, give it a few minutes to dry and then prop the board up
against a hard surface. And then it's time for the fun part! Use the blow dryer to start melting the crayons. The higher the setting, the faster it will melt. If you use it on high, it takes less time but be careful because it may splatter some (or a lot). It works best if you point the blow dryer at about a 45 degree angle towards the bottom part of the crayon. Once it starts dripping, follow the melted crayon residue with the blow dryer until it reaches the desired area. You can melt as much or as little as you want. When you're done, lay it out flat and allow about 30 minutes to an hour to dry before hanging it.
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