Description
Eco-friendly DIY bioplastic suncatchers made from gelatin and nature’s treasures. A fun, sustainable craft for all ages that captures the beauty of leaves and petals in sunlit art.
Ingredients
2 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup boiling water
Natural elements: petals, leaves, herbs, pinecones, twigs
Shallow molds or plastic lids
String or twine
Instructions
Mix 2 tbsp gelatin with 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
Pour mixture into molds or lids.
Gently place natural elements into the gelatin.
Let sit at room temperature until fully set.
Carefully remove from molds and air-dry for 2-3 days.
Punch a hole near the top and thread with string for hanging.
Notes
Best results come from using small, dry natural elements. Avoid thick or moist materials.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Gelatin-based bioplastic
- Cuisine: N/A