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Have you ever wanted to make lipstick from crayons? I have finally found a formula that's non-toxic, and completely safe. It is even safer than most lipsticks you purchase in stores. This is great for anyone who wants to try different colors, without emptying your wallet! I plan on using a dark color for my scary halloween costume. I have made this formula with the simplest ingredients possible that you should already have in your home. This project is a lot of fun to make and I hope you enjoy!
*Quick tip: You can also put oils into your product to add fragrance.
So for this project you will need:
- Coconut oil or Vaseline (If you use coconut oil instead of vaseline, there will be a slight scent of coconut.)
- Color crayons of your choice (I would use the brand “Crayola”)
- Container to hold your new lip products (things like a jewelry holder or an ice tray will do)
- Oils for fragrance (optional)
- Pot
- One cup of Water
- Small oven-safe bowl (that will easily fit in the pot)
So you want to start with removing the paper from your crayons. Then you are going to cut the crayon into three sections, each one should be about one inch long. Put your pot with one cup of water between low to medium heat and place your small bowl in the center.
*Quick tip: The bowl should touch the bottom of the pot without flotation and the should have enough room on the sides for you to be able to grab the bowl without burring your fingers (which is what I did).
*Quick tip: The bowl should touch the bottom of the pot without flotation and the should have enough room on the sides for you to be able to grab the bowl without burring your fingers (which is what I did).
For more of a sheer look, put one half tsp. and for an opaque look, add one fourth tsp. of coconut oil or vaseline per inch of crayon added to the bowl. I decided to go for an opaque look and used vaseline instead of coconut oil since that was what I had in my home. I added one fourth tsp. of vaseline, then a one inch piece of crayon and stirred until they turned into a thin liquid. Then I added another one fourth tsp. of vaseline and one inch piece of crayon to the mix and stirred until everything was completely melted. I repeated this step until a total of three one inch pieces of crayon and three one fourth tsp. of vaseline were well blended. This process only took about thirty seconds to a minute because the crayon burns very easily.
You can mix different crayons together to get the color you desire, but I just did the same crayon for each color. Anyway, after you mixture is melted, carefully pour into your small container and wait for it to cool before you apply. Then you can wash out your small bowl and repeat with as many colors as you like! Oh and don't forget to vote on my poll! I want to know what you guys want me to blog about! :)
For extra tips and tricks CLICK HERE for a video tutorial!
