Q&A for How to Melt Crayons

Yes, but too many colors mixed will just turn brown, so it is better to melt them separately.

Use a hair dryer to melt the wax, and wipe it up with a damp cloth.

First, melt them with one of the methods shown above, but this time, put a wick string (you can buy some from a local superstore, or just use one from an old candle) at the bottom of the mold you intend to shape into the candle. Tie a string to the top so that it'll stay on top. From there, add the wax, and some scented oil. It should mold nicely into a candle.

No, this is potentially dangerous and could result in anything from breaking your Easy-Bake oven to burning your house down.

They are non-toxic, so it won't. However, the crayons can leave an aftertaste, so you may not want to re-use the same container for food.

Not on most surfaces. When it dries, you can scrape it off, or put it in the freezer so it hardens and falls off.

Yes. Try hot gluing a row of crayons along the top of a smallish canvas, then blow at it with a hairdryer so the wax drips down the canvas. Then just let it dry -- it should look really awesome.

Either turn the heat up slowly or try a different brand of crayon.

Not too difficult. Let the hot wax cool, then you can just scrape the hardened wax off the surface with a knife.

Yes, they will be mostly liquid. All you have to do is put the mold in the freezer and they will harden quickly.

Yes, you can.

The same way, just make sure you twist out all of the wax before you melt it. Because it is a thin rod of wax, I recommend using either the microwave or the boiling method.

There is no way to melt a crayon that doesn't involve heat. You could use a microwave or an oven, but you'd still presumably need to get permission from your parents.

Let the wax cool, then scrape it off. If there is still more, then turn the microwave on, so it melts a bit, and wipe the wax with a napkin or tissue.

It will turn into a big mushy mess, and when it dries, there will be lumps in it.

Try scrubbing it with soap and water. You could also use your nails to scratch it, but that leaves residue in those hard to get places under your nails.

No, you can't as you will need more heat at once.

No, it needs more power. A heater doesn't give enough heat, unless you want to melt it for crayon art.

Crayons alone won't make a good lipstick, but you can mix them with oils and other ingredients to make one. See How to Make Lipstick Out of Crayons .

No, because the plastic cup will melt when you take it out. You can try using a microwave-safe bowl.

Peel the crayons first, then break them into smaller pieces. Line your muffin tin with paper liners, then add the crayons. Bake the muffin tin in the oven at 200°F (94°C) for about 10 to 15 minutes.

The color has no affect on how fast a crayon melts. Rather, it's the size of the pieces and the temperature you're using. Sometimes, however, one brand of crayon may melt faster than others. It all depends on what type of wax and fillers they used.

Put the melted crayons in a heart-shaped mold and let them cool. You can buy these molds at any local craft store.

Yes, you can but use adult supervision, and be VERY careful. Using the lighter is a good option, but I would also consider using a flame torch, you can get one on Amazon.

No, it wont stain your bowl.

Yes, but they might not look as good as you expected. After freezing, they may look stuck together in a blob.

Crayola crayons are non-toxic, and do not cause cancer. It is common for young children to want to explore colorful objects with their mouths, and, thus, crayons sometimes get consumed. Other than constipation, this causes no ill-effects and crayons are purposefully made to be safe.

You fix this the same as with baking; pour your crayons into the near top of the mold and put them in the microwave or any other method. You can cover them with aluminum or anything else like parchment paper.

You can but just be careful because it may harden faster or can be difficult to use with since the wax isn't melted. However, it won't look the same as it would in the usual method. Also, try using different combinations to make it look prettier.

Most likely not. They're made for children. That means they have to be nonlethal if ingested and presumably that also extends to being burned. It is coloured wax, and therefore should have close to the same effects as burning a red or green or blue candle; there should be none.