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sun catchers with beads
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Sun Catchers with Beads

Create colorful beaded suncatchers with this easy, fun guide—perfect for a sunny craft day with the kids!
Course Kids Crafts
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 2 suncatchers
Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Metal baking tin – any size 9” was used here
  • Aluminum foil
  • Transparent plastic beads
  • Twine
  • Painter’s tape

Instructions

  • Line your metal tin with aluminum foil so that it can be reused. Crimp the foil over the sides so you will be able to easily lift out the suncatcher when it’s complete.
    Line the Tin with Foil
  • Beginning on the outside edge, line the pan with two rows of beads (in this case, clear beads were used).
    Add Two Rows of Beads
  • Continue lining the pan with beads, two rows at a time, working your way toward the middle. The beads don’t have to be perfectly organized, as they will melt.
    Continue Adding Other Colors of Beads
  • Place in a 400-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the beads are melted. Check after the first ten minutes, then every five minutes after that until all the beads are melted. Once the beads are melted, use a potholder to bring the pan safely out of the oven and let cool.
    Melt the Beads in the Oven
  • Remove the foil from the metal tin and pull from the back of the suncatcher.
    Remove the Foil
  • Place stencil tape over the area where you are planning on drilling a hole (both front and back). This is so that when you are drilling, the plastic doesn’t crack. Drill the hole and remove the tape. Hang using twine or a suction cup (or both).
    Drill a hole to hang

Notes

NOTE: Inhaling fumes from this project is not recommended. Do this project with kitchen windows open or on a grill or toaster oven outside.