DIY CRAYON LIPSTICK

DIY

Crayon Lipstick

My Tiffany and I just love to do projects together.  Sometimes the project is my idea and sometimes it is her idea.  We kept seeing these things on the interwebs about making lipstick from crayons.  At first I thought okay that is weird but then I gave it a second thought when my Tiffany said she wanted to try it.  

How many of us put a crayon in our mouth and took a bite when we were very small?  I know I tasted my crayons a couple of times.  I also know as an adult with children that crayons are nontoxic and safe for children.  So I thought okay they are safe so maybe this is something we could do.  

Disclaimer:

I have to have a disclaimer for this project. 
I take no responsibility for any damages caused by completing this project or by using the end product. The wax is very hot when handling and there is some debate as to it's safety. 

Please do not accept my word as to how safe this is or isn't. 
I did do a search and I found that most believe it is safe and those who believe that it isn't could not offer any real evidence to prove their view on this subject.  This is something you have to decide for yourself.  I will tell you that is was a super fun project. 

We started by gathering up the things we would need. There were several problems that had to be worked out.  First and most important was what on Earth to put our colors in???  Then we thought about it and realized we could use the plastic containers you get when you buy those wax melts for your home.  So we each got one and took the melts out.  Then we washed them very well and let them dry.  So with that problem solved here is what you will need. 

What You Will Need

1.) Containers to put lipstick in

2.) Glass jars that you can toss when you are done

3.) Crayons

4.) Coconut Oil

5.) A pan to boil water in

6.) Some disposable plastic spoons

7.) Paper towels

8.) Teaspoon 

Then you are set and ready to make your colors.  Just pick out the number of colors you want to make.  We each choose 6 because we had 6 places in our tray to put them in.  

Steps

1.)  Remove wrappers from crayons

2.)  Boil water in large pan

3.)  Place one teaspoon of Coconut Oil and one crayon in the jar

4.)  Place into the pan with boiling water

5.)  Use a spoon (plastic works) to mix it as the crayon melts

6.)  When it is completely melted pull the jar out of the pan and pour into the tray

       (Please be careful the glass jar is hot and so is the liquid mixture.) 

7.) Let it cool while you work on the next color. 

Tiffany and I had two jars each and we would clean and dry them as we emptied them out.  This took some effort but we found that if you clean them with the hottest water you can handle and then wipe them out with a paper towel they come really clean.  

Keep doing this until you have all your colors.  They will have a crayon smell when they are being poured into the container but as they cool that calms down.  Now for the amazing part, they actually work!!!

I made some of your basic colors and Tiffany choose colors she liked and wanted to experiment with.  We had a lot of fun and we ended up with some awesome lipstick.  So if you have seen this before, now you know it really works!!!!

Tiffany decorated the outside of her lipstick tray with duck tape and I used some pretty Korean paper.  I am going to write the names of my colors on mine.  One of mine is called Tickle Me Pink...

Disclaimer:

I have to have a disclaimer for this project. 
I take no responsibility for any damages caused by completing this project or by using the end product. The wax is very hot when handling and there is some debate as to it's safety. 

Please do not accept my word as to how safe this is or isn't. 
I did do a search and I found that most believe it is safe and those who believe that it isn't could not offer any real evidence to prove their view on this subject.  This is something you have to decide for yourself.

 I will tell you that is was a super fun project.  

They would even work for finger painting on paper. 

Sorry our photos are a little dark, we did this project at night. 

Oh and you know I MUST share my latest find...

Vintage Silver Sipping Spoons!!!
Can't wait to make a fun summer drink.

I had seen these over at Ivy and Elephants and I had to have a set for myself.  Thank you for sharing them ladies and I am delighted to have my very own sipping/iced tea spoons.

Yay!!!  My Crayon Lipstick has been featured at:

Thank you ever so kindly!!!

Making fun memories with Tiffany,

Beverly

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