How to make Crayon Cloisonne

Use up all your old broken crayons and create a kid-friendly, safe-to-make version of the ancient art of Cloisonne.

Cloisonne is an art form from ancient times, used for decorating metal pieces. It divides the colors which are usually made of enamel and separates them usually with wire or thin strips of metal. The name comes from “cloisons” which is “compartments” in French.

It was very popular in Western History in the Byzantine Empire from the 10th to the 12th century. In Eastern History, it was produced most often in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Budget: Cheap

Estimated Time: Up to 4 hours

You Will Need...

Pencil
White paper (some thin, light-weight type)
Piece of Scrap Wood approximately 5"x 8" works nicely
Glue (any kid-safe kind/brand like Elmer's)
White String
Scissors
Masking tape 1" or wider
Shavings of crayons in multiple colors (Crayola brand melts the best but any kind will do)
Little cups to put crayon shaving in (save your snack pack lunch cups from jello or applesauce)
Plastic spoons
Oven OR Direct Summer Sunlight
White acrylic paint
Small Stiff Paint Brush