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WTFoto's Homemade Mondays: It's Raining Crayons

Mar 5, 2012 06:50 PM

If, unlike me, you have stopped using crayons for your daily art endeavors (and light, yet nutritionally-bereft snacks), here's a reason to buy a new pack of rainbow glory.

Buy a Pack of Crayons

The bigger the better. Don't scrimp—get Crayola! In my humble experience, Crayola crayons have superior pigment and flavor.

Crayola crayon box with an array of colorful crayons displayed.

Remove the Labels

You don't have to do this, though it does have its aesthetic advantages and makes the crayons easier to eat, if you decide to take that route. Just think about it—they couldn't be poisonous right?

Colorful crayons arranged in a gradient with shavings in the background.

Canvas-Mount and Blow-Dry the Crapola Out of Those Crayolas

Who would have known crayons would melt so satisfyingly? If you can't find some canvas on which to melt your heavenly rainbow, angel hair pasta makes a delicious substitute.

Colorful melted crayon art being created with a hairdryer.

Check Out the Awesome Results!

Once you've blow-dried along the entirety of your crayon setup, you're finished! Feast on your accomplishment—taste the rainbow/unicorn diarrhea.

Colorful abstract artwork with dripping paint in a gradient of hues from pink to orange.

Experiment with Your Own Clever Remixes

Try this yourself! It's not as hard as it looks, and the results are downright awesome. Look at these two beautiful takes on the original idea. Go buy some crayons and some canvas—and grab a snack (if you want it to be complete).

Silhouette of a couple under an umbrella with a colorful background made of melted crayons.

Colorful abstract painting with a heart shape in the center.

Happy melting!

Photos by Unsimple Living, jovonhl27, BobaJohn

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