Use for old crayons?

**pip** · 04-19-2005, 11:23 PM

Not sure of where to post this, but what do you guys do with old crayons? These are good ones, and I have over an ice cream bucket full. I've made crayon cookies with the small bits and pieces, but these are like brand new. Any ideas? Thanks!

**Peaches** · 04-20-2005, 02:22 AM

If they are good quality crayons in good condition, I would donate them to a children's service or some other children's charity. They're always looking for toys and things for the kids.

**Mommy2five** · 04-20-2005, 02:37 AM

Yea, what she said!
Do you have any shelters in your area?

**QuilterMom** · 04-20-2005, 10:35 AM

Your kids could pick a few colors and make some art for their rooms.

Take a cookie sheet/baking sheet and line it with aluminum foil or wax paper. Use a pencil sharpener to shave the crayons in various places all over the foil or paper. Put in the oven on low heat to melt. Remove from oven and carefully place a sheet of construction paper or cardstock over the top, press down gently, and then pull away and let dry.

They could also do shavings between 2 pieces of wax paper, go over it with an iron set on low, let firm up, and then cut into shapes to make window decor.

**mom22grls** · 04-20-2005, 11:07 AM

I know you already made crayon cookies, but I had an idea.

Years ago, I made crayon cookies in each color. It works best with one all greens & all reds & all oranges, etc. You could use sucker or soap molds.

Do you have kids in your family that you'll have to buy x-mas presants for? These in a cute pencil box or something would be good.
Heck, you could even make these & donate them, too.