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Colorful swirled sun catchers in heart, star, sun, and circle shapes, hanging above a table with painted stones and a matching swirled dish.

DIY Glue Suncatchers

Create beautiful, translucent art that captures sunlight using glue, color, and simple materials. A fun and easy craft for kids and adults alike!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 1 suncatcher
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • white school glue or clear glue clear glue gives a crystal-clear effect
  • plastic lids from yogurt, margarine, sour cream, etc.
  • food coloring or liquid watercolor paint
  • toothpicks or skewers for swirling designs
  • paper clips or string for hanging
  • glitter or sequins optional, for extra sparkle

Method
 

  1. Use clean, dry plastic lids as your base. This will be the mold for your suncatcher.
  2. Pour glue into the lid to cover the surface in an even layer. Avoid making it too thin, or it may crack.
  3. Add drops of food coloring or liquid watercolor paint on top of the glue.
  4. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors into fun designs like hearts, spirals, or abstract patterns.
  5. Leave the lid in a flat, dry area and allow the glue to dry completely. This may take 24–48 hours depending on thickness and humidity.
  6. Once fully dry, gently peel the suncatcher out of the lid.
  7. Punch a small hole at the top and add string, ribbon, or a paperclip to hang in a sunny window.

Notes

Try using different lid sizes and glue types for a variety of looks. Add glitter or sequins before drying for a sparkly effect. Let kids experiment with color mixing to explore creativity!