Easy DIY Crayons (2026)
Have a ton of broken crayons laying around? Make your own brand new crayons in just a few simple steps!
I love to use the silicone alphabet mold that we have to make new crayons because the kids love creating their names out of the crayons.
However, you can find different shape molds, holiday molds, or even use a muffin tray to make circle crayons! So many possibilities.
Let’s get started with learning how to make your own crayons!
DIY Crayon Supplies
You need just a few simple supplies to make your own crayons!
The supplies you need are:
- crayons
- alphabet mold
- large bowl
- water
- oven
- crayon mold (make your crayons look like brand new ones!)
- glitter (optional)
DIY Crayon Directions
Here are the simple steps on how to make your own crayons!
#1: Take your crayons and place them in a warm bowl of water. This will make it easy to peel off the paper on each crayon. Believe me it takes forever to do this if you don’t place them in water!
#2: Peel all the paper off the crayons and break the crayon into small pieces.
#3: If you want to add in glitter, add it to the bottom of each mold before you add in the crayons.
#4: You want to fill the entire mold up with the crayons!
#5: Place on a baking sheet and preheat the oven at 275 degrees F.
#6: Bake the crayons for 10-12 minutes or until they are melted completely.
#7: Let them cool- this can take a little bit! I usually let them sit over night.
#8: Peel them out of the mold and color!
Holdiday Crayons
Good news is, you can follow this same process to make different shapes! We made some Christmas crayons out of a Christmas tree mold.
I espeically love the mixed color red and white tree! The kids will love making these for Christmas.
Here is the link for the tree mold we used!
DIY Crayon Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few common questions that come up about DIY crayons
#1: How do you clean the mold afterwards?
Answer: Use non-stick cooking spray. Spray the mold with the spray and let sit for a few minutes then clean it out!
#2: How do you add glitter to your crayons?
Answer: Sprinkle a little glitter at the bottom of the mold before adding the broken crayon pieces inside the mold.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
If you have a ton of broken crayons laying around your house, transform them into brand new crayons using my DIY crayon directions!
It’s fun and easy to make your own crayons. Your kids will enjoy the process and it’s great to turn the mess into something the kids can actually use again!
Have fun making your own crayons!
Deena
