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The document explains the process of making crayons using bees or paraffin wax, detailing steps such as melting the wax, adding color, and pouring it into molds. It also describes how to create crayon etched pictorial compositions using colored crayons, black Indian ink or powder paint, and various tools. The instructions emphasize safety and cleanliness during the crafting process.

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Arts 1.3

The document explains the process of making crayons using bees or paraffin wax, detailing steps such as melting the wax, adding color, and pouring it into molds. It also describes how to create crayon etched pictorial compositions using colored crayons, black Indian ink or powder paint, and various tools. The instructions emphasize safety and cleanliness during the crafting process.

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Arts 1.

Crayon - is a tool for making a composition that is found in numerous shades of colour that is
rubbed on a surface to create interesting patterns, features and compositions. ● Wax will be
used in crayon etching where etching is the scratching through a layer to reveal another layer
that creates an image and overlaying is applying a layer of material on top of another. ● The
following procedure is used in making wax. a. Cut the bees or paraffin wax in small pieces and
put it in a metal container. The amount of wax used should be equal to the amount of crayons
you intend to make. b. Heat the wax in a container on low heat in a double container. It should
not be direct heat but inside hot water. This is to prevent wax from overheating hence
producing harmful fumes. c. Prepare your mold by rolling stiff paper in tubes. Place modelling
clay on one end of the rolled-up paper tubes and place them on the working surface in an
upright position. d. Add dry powder paints in a color of your choice to the melted wax and stir
to obtain uniform colouration. Do not use liquid since it won't mix. e. Press the rim of the
metallic tin to form a spout. f. Remove your tin from the heat and carefully pour the m

paper mould. g. Leave the wax to harden. Using a cutting tool such as a knife or razor blade, cut
the side of the rolled paper mould to remove the wax crayon. h. Wash your hands with soap
and water. Clean the working area after completing the work. Taste the work to see how it
works. How to make a crayon etched pictorial composition ● You will require the following:
paper, coloured crayons, black Indian ink or black powder paint, soap, soft rags, paint, brushes,
scratching tools and masking tape. a. Rub patches all over a piece of paper using the bright
coloured crayons you made. Rub on each patch several times, press down on the crayon to
make sure the patch is fully coloured. b. Mix black powder paint with a little soap and water.
The soap helps the powder paint adhere on the surface as shown below.

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