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Suncatcher

How to Make Suncatcher Flowers

Bring spring into your home using recycled everyday home items. Make one flower or a whole garden for your window.  Learn how with our simple instructions.

Supplies Needed:

  • Plastic six-pack can rings

  • Sharpies or Permanent Markers

  • Iron

  • Two Pieces of Plain Copy Paper  or Wax Paper

  • Scissors

  • String

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher materials needed plastic six pack can rings, permanent markers, iron, two pieces of copy paper or wax paper, scissors, and string

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:

Find three six-pack rings and lay them out in varying directions on top of one sheet of paper. Be sure to make sure they fit on the paper. (Can be cut into 4 rings for smaller flowers)
 

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher plastic six pack rings laid on a piece of paper
Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher two plastic six pack can rings laid on top of paper

Step 2:

Lay second paper on top of plastic rings.

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher piece of paper on top of two six pack plastic can rings

Step 3:

With medium heat, iron two pieces of paper flat for approximately one minute or until the three plastics are fused together. *Ask an adult for help with Iron.

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher animated someone ironing paper on top of 2 six pack plastic can rings

Step 4:

Wait for the paper to cool slightly before removing the plastic flower. You can use a damp sponge to remove stuck paper if needed.

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher someone peeling cooled paper off the plastic can rings

Step 5:

Color flower with permanent markers. Use multiple colors and blend!

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher plastic can rings colored with permanent markers
Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher animated someone coloring with permanent markers onto plastic can rings

Step 6:

Cut and tie small piece of string to hang indoor or out!

Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher string being tied to the suncatcher flower craft
Artists' Exchange Free Craft Suncatcher flower final project hanging outside
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