Recycling crayons.

Ever wonder what to do with short crayons that you put aside because it is too hard to hold or it has sentimental value thus you don't throw it away?

I found out how you can recycle crayons from Lenore in craftinagreenworld.

Instructions :

1. Start off with a collection of old, broken crayons without their wrappers. Put them into piles by color (all the blues together), by complimentary (purples and yellows, reds and greens, blues and oranges), or by whichever looks best.

2. Break them down into smaller peices, which will make it easier to put into the molds. Speaking of the mold, the best ones to use are silicone. They are pliable, so it will be easier to get your new crayons out after baking. They come in all kinds of shapes, from hearts and stars to the alphabet.

3. Once you have your crayons in the molds how you like them, preheat the oven to 150 degrees F.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they are not smoking.

5. After baking, set the molds somewhere to cool. Once the mold and the crayons are cool to the touch you can pop them right out. Let them cool for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Once they’re completely cooled, you have a brand new set of creative crayons!

Viola! These are amazing and save you money from buying your kids crayons over and over again.