Description
A fun and creative fall project to make vibrant pumpkin suncatchers using coffee filters.
Materials
- Coffee filters
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Spray bottle filled with water
- Plastic gloves
- Scissors
- Black marker (for pumpkin faces)
- String or fishing line for hanging
- Optional: adhesive for extra decor (like glitter)
Instructions
- Prepare your coffee filters by stacking four to six and cutting them into a circular shape.
- Tie-Dye the filters by misting them with water and applying the food coloring.
- Drying the filters completely, placed in the sun for a natural effect.
- Assemble your pumpkin by pinching the center of the stacked filters and securing with string.
- Display your completed suncatchers in windows to catch the sunlight.
Notes
Experiment with different color palettes and embellishments to customize your suncatchers. Keep out of direct sunlight when storing to prevent fading.