Melting cups craft

Year after year I search for new ideas I can use in my classroom for Christmas gifts to the parents. I basically narrow down ideas by 3 items: simple, cheap and cute. Simple because we are talking about kids here and we still have standards to cover. Cheap because well….. hello, we are teachers and […]

Create colorful melted cup sun-catchers with kids using plastic cups and markers! A fun, beautiful, easy art project!

These were fun to make because you get quick results. You'll need cups like this, they are soft whitish plastic. We tried the clear plastic cups - FAIL, they don't melt. These were from the dollar...

These were fun to make because you get quick results. You'll need cups like this, they are soft whitish plastic. We tried the clear plastic cups - FAIL, they don't melt. These were from the dollar...

These were fun to make because you get quick results. You'll need cups like this, they are soft whitish plastic. We tried the clear plastic cups - FAIL, they don't melt. These were from the dollar...

Year after year I search for new ideas I can use in my classroom for Christmas gifts to the parents. I basically narrow down ideas by 3 items: simple, cheap and cute. Simple because we are talking about kids here and we still have standards to cover. Cheap because well….. hello, we are teachers and […]

This is some next level genius here!! Teachers are always looking for ways to give their students the best while also living on a teacher budget. Well,

We melted plastic cups and made them into ornaments - an unusual craft with pleasing results. The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! One of the first posts that I saved on Pinterest were these Kadinsky Circle Plastic Cup Mobiles from Arts for Life (link no longer seems to be active, apologies). They look great but what Annie doesn't mention is which type of plastic the cup…

Melt plastic cups under 16 oz

Rainbow Suncatcher Tute

How to Make Solo Cups Ornaments for just a few $$$. Great classroom craft! Once the cups are melted, students can decorate them with almost anything. See blog for more info. TeachingIdeas4U by Amy Mezni

Reuse those old broken crayons to make new colorful homemade crayons using only the sun. Plus tips for easy clean up in minutes.

Have you ever watched plastic cups melt in the oven with your kids? We tried it this Fall when we made our Melted Pumpkins and it's sooo much fun! I had some

Looking for cheap ways to keep kids entertained? Guess what, we have 20+ DIY craft projects using plastic cups and other supplies you most likely already have! Check out these fun craft ideas! #crafts #DIY #kids

Chihuly "blown" glass bowls. We decorated clear plastic cups and put on a foil lined baking sheet at 350 degrees. Then watch them melt! They all turned out differently.

the 5th grade created this one of a kind piece using melted plastic (#6) drinking cups. Decorate with sharpies.You must melt on a cookie sheet covered with a piece of cardboard-in a 350 degree oven... about 10 minutes. Its so fun!

Plastic cups sharpies, oven at Broil. Color your 9oz/10oz plastic cups; foil lined baking sheet. only takes 10-15 seconds. Remove and allow to cool

Melted Plastic Cup Ornaments | I Heart Crafty Things

RE-CYCLING OF OLD PLASTIC CUPS,--COLOURED IN BY SHARPIES AND MELTED IN THE OVEN, BEADS, BUTTON, STRING, OLD PLASTIC CHAMPAYNE CUPS AND A CAKE BOARD. SCHOOLIES PROJECT COMPLETED! LOOKS AMAZING