Easy to hold, hard to break kid crayons

I got this idea on the web, (though we did this in muffin tins in elementary school way back in the day) and I thought it was genius. Using old, broken or even new thin crayons to make them thicker and small-hand friendly. The photo online didn't have directions so here it goes!

Using a razor blade or scissor blade I sliced the paper to make peeling the wrappers easier. I let Jo, my 2 yr. old do that part since she is a pro at it already. (She always peels her crayons, NO IDEA WHY.)

Once peeled we broke them up, (you can also cut them) and put them into a mold.
I used a heart shaped ice cube mold which are pretty easy and inexpensive to get. Mine was in the dollar isle at Target. You can also use silicone cupcake molds, but the ice cube molds are the perfect size. The molds come in shapes, foods and animals which can be found online. Get creative!

Fill the molds and place them on an old cookie sheet with tin foil, if you done want to ruin it.

Bake at 250*f for 15-20- use a tooth il to make sure they are completely melted. Remove from oven, turn off oven and let cool for a few minutes.

If you are giving in a goody bag or as a gift item, remove them from the mold flip right side up, place on foil and return to a warm oven to give them a glossy shine.