Here’s a DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers recipe that’s fun, eco-friendly, and great for kids or adults who love crafting. These bioplastic suncatchers are made from simple ingredients and can be customized with colors, glitter, or even flower petals!
🌞 DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers Recipe
🧪 Ingredients:
1 tablespoon gelatin (unflavored, powdered)
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon glycerin (found at pharmacies or online)
Food coloring or liquid watercolors
Optional: Glitter, flower petals, sequins, or confetti
🧰 Tools:
Small saucepan or microwave-safe container
Spoon or stir stick
Non-stick surface (wax paper, silicone mat, or plastic sheet)
Cookie cutters or molds (for shapes)
Dropper or spoon (to pour)
Hole punch (for hanging)
🧾 Instructions:
Mix the Bioplastic Base:
In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine:
1 tbsp gelatin
3 tbsp water
1 tsp glycerin
Stir well.
Heat the Mixture:
Heat gently:
Stovetop: Low heat, stir constantly until the gelatin dissolves.
Microwave: 15–20 seconds at a time, stirring in between.
Mixture should be thick and syrupy.
Add Color & Extras:
Divide into small cups if using multiple colors.
Add a drop or two of food coloring or watercolor to each cup.
Stir in glitter, flower petals, or confetti if desired.
Pour & Shape:
Pour onto your non-stick surface in small pools.
Use cookie cutters to guide shapes or wait until semi-set to cut with a knife.
Spread thin (1–2 mm) for best transparency.
Drying Time:
Let air dry for 24–48 hours, depending on thickness and humidity.
Bioplastic will go from flexible to firm and glossy.
Finish:
Once dry, peel from surface.
Punch a hole and thread with string or fishing line.
📝 Tips:
Store in a dry place; humidity may make the bioplastic soft.
Add essential oils (lavender, citrus) to make them smell nice.
For best transparency, avoid over-mixing after coloring.