Pumpkin Suncatchers
Take advantage of that autumn light with these fun and easy suncatchers! Grab some wax paper, tissue paper, and a few other household items to get started.
Supplies:
2 pieces of wax paper (8.5x11)
Orange and black tissue paper
Mod podge or watered-down white glue
Black Sharpie
1” wide paint brush
Scissors
Pumpkin stencil (if desired)
Let’s get organized!
- Cut up the orange tissue paper into 2” x 2” squares.
- Cut the black tissue paper into face shapes, dots, or desired pattern.
- If you want to trace a pumpkin, place the stencil under 1 piece of wax paper and trace with your sharpie (this way students know where to put the tissue paper).
Let’s get creating!
- Using your paint brush, apply mod podge/glue to your wax paper.
- Apply a piece of orange tissue paper then paint it on with mod podge/glue.
- Repeat until your wax paper is covered in orange.
- Add the pumpkin face or design to your wax paper.
- Place the 2nd piece of wax paper on top of the 1st piece.
- Use your hands to smooth the top piece of wax paper down, squishing out any air bubbles.
- Let dry overnight.
The next day
- Trace the pumpkin on top again and add any other lines you would like.
- Cut on the outer edge of the black line.
Ta da! Hold your suncatcher up to the light to see the complete effect.
Other ideas for this technique:
Fall leaves
Snowflakes
Fish
Natural landscapes
