DIY Projects & Crafts Kids Crafts Star-Shaped Glitter Crayons Here's how to make your own glitter crayons. For this kid-friendly craft activity, you can mold them to almost any shape — we chose a star. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 1, 2017 Trending Videos Close this video player This idea comes from our friend Ilyssa Minkus. She chopped a box of worn-down crayons and doused them in glitter to turn them into sparkly new shapes. Encourage your kids to come up with new combinations: They can mix and match different crayon colors with types of glitter — the chunky kind works best. Looking for more DIY ideas? Learn more Crayons + 10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Them, plus browse our 30 Days of Kids Crafts. What You'll Need Materials Crayons Craft knife Star silicone mold Craft knife Glitter Optional: Baking sheet Instructions Preheat oven to 300°. Using a craft knife, cut along the seam of the crayon paper wrapping; peel off the paper. Chop the crayon into small pieces (approximately 7 pieces per crayon). Sprinkle glitter in the star mold, pouring just enough glitter to cover the bottom of the mold cavity. Place the chopped crayon pieces on top of the glitter. Repeat steps 2-4 until the mold is full. Place the mold in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, just until the wax has completely melted (Tip: It helps to put the mold on a baking sheet). Take out the mold and let crayons completely cool on the counter. Once cooled, gently pop the stars out of the mold and get coloring. Originally appeared: ILYSSA MINKUS