The story behind this piece is that I had a million crayons and layers of sentiment to go with it. I don't use crayons a lot. Actually, rarely would be better word. Really, you have a better chance of spotting a dodo than me using a crayon. Still, I could not get rid of them and they seem to multiply when left alone. Still, sometimes sentiment can have a stagnating effect and I decided to remelt my crayons.
I think the first point I should make is that cutting crayons is not easy and messy.
Second, figuring out what colors to put next to each other borders on serious contemplation. Then you get tired, you say the heck with it, and throw the colors in the muffin tin whatever way because you just want to get the job done.
Third, make sure inspiration doesn't hit you on a hot day.
Fourth, be generous with the non-stick spray. I used non-stick spray but still had to pry the crayons out.
Fifth, actually use them. I have used them for leaf rubbings, backgrounds, and drawing.
Now, I can be sentimental about these simple, little, colorful sculptures and one that I want to use.
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| Colorful hulls! |
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| Little chips of crayons get everywhere! |
