DIY Patriotic Crayon Craft To Cheer On Team USA
The 2026 Olympic Games are here, so of course, we had to make DIY crayons! My kids always ask to do this craft. Here are all our tips for making DIY patriotic crayons to celebrate the Olympic Games or the 4th of July.
There are so many fun melted crayon craft ideas! From making new DIY heart crayons for Valentine’s Day to colorful melted crayon canvases, there are so many ways you can reuse old crayons.
Supplies You’ll Need
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USA Molds
Before purchasing any silicone craft mold, make sure it is oven-safe. We only buy molds that meet the exact temperature range specified in the product specifications. Our molds were bought a few years ago from Michael’s after the 4th of July.
Here are a few molds that you can purchase at any time of the year.
- 4 Piece Fourth of July Silicone Mold – includes USA, flag, stars, and United States outline
- 6 Shapes In One Mold – also includes Uncle Sam’s hat.
- Michael’s Mold – This is a different Michael’s mold from the one we used, but it has additional designs.
Crayon Peeling Tip
Soak the crayons in warm water for about 10-15 minutes. Some of the papers will honestly just fall off. You can even twist your hands over the paper to easily get some of the more stubborn crayon papers to come off.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven & Break Crayons Into Small Pieces
Preheat your oven to 275 degrees F. Then break unwrapped crayons or even cut them with a knife for quicker melting times.
Step 2: Fill The Molds Completely
Place your mold on a baking sheet. Use colored crayons pieces that will mix well together and fill molds completely. You want your crayons to be almost overflowing each mold cavity.
Step 3:Bake For 9-11 Minutes or Until Melted
Cook your crayons for 9-11 minutes. Watch for the wax to completely melt. You do not want to overcook your homemade crayons.
Step 4: Remove and Let Cool
Be careful the crayons will be very hot. Crayons will need to cool for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Remove The Crayons From The Molds
Once the wax is cool to the touch, carefully peel out the cool crayons.
Tips
- Cool wax will appear cloudy. Do not rush to remove crayons from the molds.
- If your crayon breaks, place it back in the mold and reheat.
- You can lightly pull the edges of the molds and liners to help release the crayons.
- If one crayon is not melting, use a toothpick to carefully stir it into the hot wax.
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Craft FAQs
The best way to make detailed, rainbow-colored crayons is to melt them in your oven in silicone molds. You will get a lot of detail, and it is super easy and relatively mess-free.
We love using silicone molds and mixing colors. Just make sure to watch the crayons melt and pull out immediately once the wax has melted.
Temperatures between 200 and 300 degrees F will work for melting crayons. The smaller your crayon pieces are, the less time it will take. The sweet spot for our oven has been 275°F for 9-11 minutes.
Yes, they will give off an odor. If you can open a window, make sure you pull out the crayons as soon as they have melted. Using very small pieces will also lessen cook time and the smell they give off.
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How To Make Patriotic Homemade Crayons
Equipment
- Oven
Supplies
- Old Crayons
- Cup Of Water optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275° F.
- Peel wrappers off of crayons.
- Place silicone molds on a baking sheet.
- Add broken crayon pieces into your flag or USA molds. Fill each mold as high as you can.
- Bake the crayon filled molds for 9-11 minutes or until the wax is fully melted.
- Pull out of the oven as soon as you see the crayons melted.
- Let the crayons cool until the wax has solified.
- Remove them from the molds and have fun drawing with your new crayons.
Notes
- All temperatures and times may vary due to your oven.
- Check your crayons as they are in the oven and pull them out as soon as they are melted.
- Use broken crayon pieces that you know will mix well together.
- It takes around 20 minutes for the crayons to cool down before being able to take off the liner.