Making Crayon Jewelry

[@LaynieFingers]

Ok, maybe it's just me, but I'm dying to see you mix those crayon shavings into some resin and turn that! I haven't even finished the video, but the shavings from cutting the center out just mesmerized me!

[@LaynieFingers]

Ok, I finished watching- that bracelet shows great potential! I'd love to see what happens if you chuck the crayons into a slightly wider pan, and keep sections of like colors, so they might mix into blechy colors less. Melt the blank, save the turnings and shavings to put into resin, and then you'd get two bracelets!

[@mcremona]

And you can melt down all the shavings and off cuts to make more!

[@KevinJohnson-hi1xf]

+Matthew Cremona seriously Matt?!!? I was literally about to type that and you beat me by 1 minute

[@mcremona]

+Kevin Johnson I'm a Peter Brown super fan

[@DarkenedCharliXo]

+Matthew Cremona Or a ring!

[@MiguelDuboisSwarm]

+Kevin Johnson I was thinking about that for the entire length of the video. Look at all those shavings, it would be a shame if they went to waste.

[@locohombre79]

+Matthew Cremona if you were a true super fan, you'd know those shavings need to go in the next episode of "Dip It".

[@brittanyvick1911]

I just love when he laughs at it Makes me cry 😂

[@jaderegalado6620]

same lol

[@rexczi6299]

Brittany Vick ye lol have no idea why he laughts

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

Oh my goodness! You're cutting crayons on the drill press.

[@ericrocheleau5337]

OMG..............how dare you

[@KSFWG]

+TheSuitedGent Someone had to say it...

[@JonesCrimson]

Your smug face makes it better.

[@firstnamelastname7182]

Actually, nobody said it. In the vid, he said "Oh my goodness! You're cutting crayons on the BAND SAW" Not drill press. So in all actuality, Mr. Heavyboxes is completely safe.

[@PhoebeGrigor]

2:20 - 2:27 This is the only appropriate reaction to a pile of crayon shavings 😂

[@stephaniewerst7450]

I love his giggle

[@felixthecrazy]

Save those crayon shavings and throw them in resin.

[@pandamainiak2895]

yes, that would be awesome

[@angelaosborn4456]

best f***king idea evaaaa

[@Lyonhardht]

Yeah, just sweep up all of your shavings (wood, crayons, etc) and mix them in. You'd have random rainbow rings or unicorn barf bangles.

[@obsidianwing]

+felixthecrazy a great idea

[@jandastroy]

+felixthecrazy that is a good idea

[@sineadrutherford5104]

you are probably my favourite person ever. *looks at crayon shavings, laughs like a loon*

[@denischabriddell986]

This is beautiful great job .May God bless the work of your hands.

[@ShannonGreen]

OMG the shavings were fabulous! I wonder what would happen if you spread the shavings on a piece of wood then slowly heated them. Would be cool if the wax soaked down into the wood and colored it. Or when your new crayons arrive just scribble all over a piece of wood then heat it and see what happens. Maybe nothing, maybe something awesome. I really can't believe that whole process worked! Well done! I thought for sure it would get too warm on the lathe and lose its shape. I bet if you Dip It the bracelet would be more wearable. I think your next bracelet should be made out of paper. Same process but with a big block of paper instead of crayons. I think it could work.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Shannon Green My bench is covered in crayon colors and it seems to be in the wood pores. So yeah... I like the micarta bracelet idea! I've done a paper project in the past, but it's been a while. Thanks!

[@rubymimosa]

Frankly I love when you show things that don't work out at first. So often projects go pear shaped and you' showing that initial hiccups aren't a reason to give up (and find the beautiful along the way) is fantastic. Nice piece!!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+rubymimosa Thank you very much! I really do appreciate that!

[@JimE6243]

The cliffhanger didn't upset me. It makes this one more worthwhile. Man, your projects must make for one hell of a cleanup. :-) Always interesting and viewing time well spent. JimE

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Jim E Thank you Jim! Clean up wasn't too bad, just sucked it up in the shop vac. Can't imagine what it looks like in there!

[@moi5219]

I love your videos. They are soothing to me. Thank you for deciding to share your wondrous work with us all.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Lilllie B. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them :)

[@foreseengust]

I just wanted you to hold paper up to it while the bracelet was turning

[@foggy5152]

Foreseen G. That would be so awesome

[@fashnvain3194]

I agree...put the crayon shavings in resin please.....p.s......this show is so enjoyable to watch. I'm actually home really sick for at least a moth so far....thanks for the show!

[@nae5866]

Heather Grady feel better!

[@Chellips]

It woulda been cool to harvest those scraps from when you drilled through the crayon brick and put them in epoxy/resin!! They were so pretty and colorful!

[@dayglobetty]

This is such wholesome content

[@CarlJacobson]

The cliffhanger was worth the wait....Awesome!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Carl Jacobson Thank you Carl!

[@Cheezumz002]

You, Matthais Wandel and I Like to Make Stuff are my favorite woodworking/project videos.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Cheezumz002 Thank you! I'm honored to be a part of that group!

[@darlene.michaud]

I absolutely loved this and I would totally wear that bracelet. And I loved that laugh!

[@EbonyWilliams1]

Dip into some sort of resin to harden it and you'll have some buyers

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Something very satisfying about watching that forstener bit cut through the crayons.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+John Creasey Yeah, it was mesmerizing to see all those shavings peel off!

[@Urahara1001]

Well done. I'd probably still try to dip it though, just to give it a harder outer coating to make sure it doesn't fall apart. Not to mention keep it from melting so easily. Of course, that's assuming it's not already in your plans.

[@jujub1264]

but then you can't show that it's crayon by writing with it lol

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Urahara1001 I think epoxy would add strength, but I'm torn because I like the crayon texture!

[@dizzydruid]

I just came across your channel tonight and your videos are great! You're so creative and talented and you have a very soothing voice. Keep doing you! 💖

[@JayNizzy]

It turned out better looking than I expected. I would totally wear that.

[@DwightMS1]

It's really cool, but don't wear it in the summer.

[@bonnies9826]

Or for a really Long time

[@shanewilliams7627]

Why?

[@harleesv7069]

+Shane Williams It will melt:)

[@Aleph-Noll]

body heat

[@rainbow_vader]

The melting point of crayon wax is 140°F. Where the fuck do you live?!

[@MakeSomething]

Fun! I love the experiments! More cliff hangers please!

[@grandolddrummer]

+Make Something I was just going to....be continued.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Make Something Ha! Now know what you really think! :)

[@VitaBricked]

2:19, when he started laughing, I didn't even know why but it's so contagious 😂

[@JickySticky]

Garbo Hu It really is. I started laughing too.

[@erinlee2708]

Garbo Hu It was so hilarious

[@TheGeekPub]

I laughed so hard when you started talking about your weird ways! I love how you own it! A little heat gun action and you should be able to make that bracelet smooth and shiny!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+TheGeekPub I tried to do that, but I think my heat gun was too much and I almost ruin it... :)

[@PelloTap]

Now can you take the shavings, put the m in epoxy and make a new bracelet? Like you did with the paint chip and wires? They look so pretty.

[@furygeist]

CONFETTI! This stuff is amazing. Makes me really wish we'd had shop class at my high school.

[@jeff4648]

but the real question is, can you write with it? :D

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Jeff Pirroni Said that I didn't even try.

[@Captinunicorns]

Unless it's coated than sure

[@bobbyblair5464]

+Jeff Pirroni Actually you are wrong. The real question actually is, will it blend?

[@hannahann8457]

+Bobby Blair that's the question.

[@11april53]

+Hannah Ann the real question is will it break

[@iamdarkyoshi]

put the shavings in resin.

[@TigressPhoenix]

Your bracelet videos are some of my favs to watch.

[@ninileakz6577]

Please tell me you saved those crayon shavings and put in some resin...Nice bracelet.

[@ItsLaurenE]

Denisia Crawford was thinking the same. like can i buy the shavings? 😍

[@Nefite]

As a Resin jewelry artist I can see so many unique uses for the shavings!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Mimi B (DIY with Mimi) They're quite pretty! What sort of jewelry do you make?

[@Nefite]

+Peter Brown chainmaille and mostly pendants/keychains in resin

[@annalopez2531]

The whole video I was thinking, "who's gonna clean up all the shavings"

[@aubreylea3303]

Anna Lopez #everypersonwithOCD

[@iluvTwilight971]

This made me cringe so hard 😂^^

[@SteveCarmichael]

I never did trust cheap crayons. I like that toasted purple. Very fun to watch Peter.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Steve Carmichael Thank you Steve! I had no idea there was such a huge difference in crayon quality!! :)

[@GeekVFood]

Could you paint a layer of resin over the bracelet to help prevent cracking.breaking?

[@3DSeth]

+8-Bit Chef I was going to suggest the same thing. My main worry is that someone would leave it in a car, and it would heat up and melt and ruin the interior, but I think if he coated it with resin then it would be sealed in and wouldn't be as much of a risk.

[@GeekVFood]

3dseth That's a good point. I do wonder if it would leave a hollow resin shell if it did melt, or if the resin would impregnate the wax, making it solid and rigid.

[@3DSeth]

+8-Bit Chef I imagine it would either impregnate the wax, or it would seal it in so that, even if it did melt, it would simply be liquid wax inside a resin tube (although if it did that, the different colors might meld together making one color instead of the cool multi-color look).

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+3dseth I hadn't thought of that! That might be a really cool looking cast!

[@whiteguitargirl]

You'll never be short of a pen when wearing that! Fantastic! I love your crazy projects!!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+whiteguitargirl Very good point. Thank you!

[@iamdarkyoshi]

your drill press had the happiest vomit. I laughed just as hard.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Luke Den Hartog It was a burst of color there!

[@prmbain]

+Luke Den Hartog I was thinking "rainbow soup" and rolling on the floor!

[@skatatataatje]

I am now also happy that I know that this exists! Awesome idea.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+skatatataatje Thank you!

[@AngelusSpkGrrl]

do you sell these? this would be a great gift for teachers and even toddlers.

[@maribethzinkle2600]

the laughter in this brought me joy. lol

[@justxaine.3544]

would the bracelet be stronger if you coated it with epoxy/resin

[@everythingrandomqueenmrave5772]

yes

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Never a dull moment in the Brown shop.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Steve French Ha! Sure enough...thanks Steve

[@NikkyKicks]

the laughter at 2:18 - 10 outta 10

[@KwizatsHaderach]

The drilling with the forstner bit made me happy too!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Arjan Quist I'm so with you. Might have been my favorite part to do...

[@Atrac89]

Could you coat it in resin to make it hard so people could actually wear them?

[@ranwolf76]

+shocktop I had a similar thought

[@ravenhart5796]

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos you come up with as far out of the box ideas as is possible . Inspiring because it makes people look at possible materials . Thank you very much keep being creative love watching your videos.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Raven Hart Thank you Raven! I'm a big fan of mixed materials.

[@shroboy07]

How about making some knobs from epoxy for cabinets that each have a different thinks in them to show what goes there.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Jared S That's a good idea! I really like that!

[@shdwstrm]

Love the rainbow crayon shavings.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+shdwstrm Thank you!

[@TangerinePanda13]

i love the part ware he just giggles and says "this is so stupid" XD

[@tomdoe6399]

The drill press video was great. What a wonderful mess. You come up with the darnedest projects and I love it.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Tom Doe Thank you Tom!

[@crywhit4619]

Evil Genius Laughter, Level: Expert.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Cry Whit Ha! Thanks!!

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Very nice project. I like the way it turned out.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Shake the Future Thank you!

[@Lizmarie775]

and you can cover it with clear resin I would wear that!!!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

And the collection grows, very nice conclusion

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+The ShavingWood Workshop Thank you Tommy!

[@Skimsoco76]

It looks like Rainbow Bright threw up lol

[@valqyrie4497]

Ur not old enough to remember her

[@TinySwanGrandAdventures]

kim smith I was actually wondering if anyone was going to say that!

[@kayahuasca]

Great art! I also have ideas that always will be strange for someone who can't understand how awesome it is to create something nobody has thought of before and that it's nothing but art. Don't ever let you tell which materials you have to use and keep up your work :)

[@ViolentNightshade]

You should make some sort of pendant, maybe out of salt?

[@jipvanleyenhorst4834]

KazAFK oh god not another salt project

[@MagnusJarngrimrson]

(as Crayola company is sitting in their desks thinking, "crayon bracelets! This will be the new fad! Get me the designer team!) :) lol great video, I enjoyed watching it!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Magnus Jarngrimrson I tweeted at them. Probably just fell into an abyss somewhere! :)

[@MikeWarren]

It looked satisfying tooling these soft crayons. I hope you kept the shavings, they were colorful and could make something interesting when cast into resin.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Mike Warren (mikeasaurus) It cuts really nice! I wonder if crayons would trigger your SawStop?! :)

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

Oh, my goodness, you're cutting crayons with a forstner bit.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Scott Hildenbrand That's the one I was waiting for!! :)

[@fuwa]

that explanation of why u chose to make bracelets was awesome. good job

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+amaguro Thank you!

[@robertlunsford1350]

What size bit are you using for the bracelets?

[@peterbrownwastaken]

I use a 2 5/8" bit. I find it more or less universal.

[@zvjezdanaodsrece8757]

Peter Brown

[@rexczi6299]

Peter Brown what is that in mm?

[@DesignYourLife64920]

lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+2+5%2F8+inches+in+mm%3F

[@BobbiJuneVoss]

this is the first video and only video I've seen from you so far and I've already subscribed. time to binge

[@jipvanleyenhorst4834]

I want your laugh as my ringtone

[@AddilynneLastname]

lol these videos are amazing to procrastinate with, theres always time to see cool af art, and having a new thing you haven't seen before is so relatable as a goal, like idk what's gonna happen but something will

[@jodylawry7827]

set the crayon shaving in resin

[@samanthahardin6260]

First timer of watching your videos. That bracelet was so freaking awesome !!!

[@Jackson-yi4ud]

Gg that looks pretty awesone

[@carlaiovino1102]

this guy never ceases to amaze me.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Carla Iovino Thanks Carla!

[@lemagreengreen]

Laughing my ass off at that mess left from drilling. Would a fly cutter be better for this sort of thing?

[@MichaelLawing]

Beautiful! My first thought is to encase it in epoxy for the added rigidity and to retain the neat amalgamation of colors. Excellent video!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Michael Lawing Thank you! I'm torn between the cool texture and protecting it! Still not sure.

[@Traderjoe]

Remember how you did the stack of colored pencils? Id like to see you do a similar thing with the Crayolas (with paper sleeves intact) and assemble the stack in a color order like ROYGBIV (rainbow) pattern and then with that as a stock piece, you can make rings and other items. Salt shaker out of crayola? Why not!? A handle for a badger hair shaving brush? Why not?! :)

[@skylarstodghill9079]

I was thinking the same thing, that would look pretty cool.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+traderjoes Wow! That might look cool, it would definitely have to be reinforced. Thanks for the idea!

[@skylarstodghill9079]

+Peter Brown maybe drill a few crayons out and use pencils in it too, or put epoxy in those slots.

[@Daynaleo1]

Awesome! I can only think there are several million boys and girls that want one... Some in their 60's...

[@EricMPeek]

I can smell this video

[@NickFerry]

I was thinking you would have done a flame finish on it - turned out pretty cool Peter!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Nick Ferry I tried, honestly it started to melt and I chickened out. Thanks Nick!

[@NickFerry]

Peter Brown i would imagine i was just thinking like a bic lighter held just close enough to soften it - either way looked pretty sweet!

[@hmwestgaard]

OMG you cut crayons with a bandsaw XD

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

SUCCESS! You crack me up. And the colors on the final look excellent!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Marc Schaefermeyer Thanks Marc! I'm not too serious in the shop... :)

[@allmusiceverything]

sandals in the workshop? safety is not number one priority

[@ZacHiggins]

Well, I learned something new as usual from you today Peter :) Who would have guessed you could turn crayons!! Sweet project, and the bracelet turned out awesome. Love all the colors in there.

[@JustOneAsbesto]

Purple is obviously the least dense of all of the colours in nature.

[@seigeengine]

+JustOneAsbesto That explains why it was worn by nobility. "Hah, you dense non-purple peasants. WE RULE YOU."

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+JustOneAsbesto Clearly meant for the upper crust :)

[@Ananomouse]

Does the crayola bracelet still draw/color tough? Like on paper or color your skin (heat) Or do you put on a sealant or something outside it so that it does'nt wear away?

[@LocalTreeFort]

I want to write with a crayon brick.

[@jisooze]

SAMEEEE

[@ferawatiluphjeffy3509]

FruitLoop Teh husk y

[@rebeccataylor4611]

Dope I'd wear one its uniquely made and at least u have a story to tell or maybe keep ppl guessing on how its made

[@videokilledaradiosta]

I just wanna say , yes a crayon bracelet is hella practical say your out and a bout run into an old friend info exchange comes up. omg no pen wait wait my trusty crayon bracelet saves the damn day!! jus sayin

[@LisaMAltemose]

The pure joy you exhibit in your project is truly wonderful! I laugh so much, and enjoy the process of the project as much as I enjoy the end piece :) Just a note: I've watched many videos on candle/soap making, including candles made with crayons. The one thing that is consistent in both projects is, when you're using 2 (or more) different colors, it's important to let the first layer dry before adding the second color/layer. That way the colors don't run together, and the addition of the 2nd layer has enough heat to bond the 2 layers together. Another hint: After pouring the melted wax into the mold, a quick spritz of alcohol (rubbing alcohol. Using consumable alcohol would be a major party foul! LOL) will remove the air bubbles. I hope to see more projects using crayons! That was wonderful and the bracelet was very pretty :) One more thing lol Several people have commented that something with crayons dipped in resin would be a great project and I wholeheartedly agree!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Lisa M. Altemose Thank you very much! I really appreciate the information, I feel much more prepared for the next attempt now!

[@LisaMAltemose]

Peter Brown You're welcome! :)

[@jc_is_a_t-rex4970]

why is this in my recommend 😂😂😂

[@gardentrains22]

I enjoy the exploration of different materials you use. If a project fails I would consider it a success because you have learned from the experience. I hope one day especially with young children we treat a fail as a success because of the knowledge gained. I often wonder how many great things could be invented but are not because we don't want to to the chance because we might fail. Thanks for the videos 8-)

[@huxlee2916]

yeah i hate to say it but the cheap crayons are just that, i do all kinds of things with crayons and the cheap ones are crap. they even color like crap. looks like a rainbow took a poo on your drill press to, i found that just as funny. dip it in that super gloss resin and harden it, it will look shiny and stand up to some abuse.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Huxlee29 I had no idea there was such a quality difference in crayons!

[@huxlee2916]

LMAO...had no idea you would reply to that. but yeah there is, the ones you get from a resturaunt for kids to keep busy with, they vary..but most of the time i think its the wax they use and color mixtures..but its funny too when i ask my wife, did you ever think you would hear your husband asking you to buy crayons for him...but heating up a crayola it gose back to normal, were rose art crayons will almost get gritty and flakey.

[@DanielVilarino]

Very colorful bracelet! And also, if you go to one of those restaurants that have white paper covers on the tables and give crayons to the kids to draw, you can smile smugly and tell the hostess! No, thank you, I have my own, wearable, crayon bracelet in case I need to draw anything :) Interesting project! Keep it up! Cheers! Daniel

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Daniel Vilarino Wow! I had no idea it was such a practical item... :)

[@TheTreyBlue]

you shall do a new show named will it bracelet

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+pierre11167 I do love making bracelets!

[@Glenda70]

LOVED the two crayon videos. Very interesting - but I couldn't help thinking what a bloody mess to clean off the machines.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Glenda70 It's mostly clean now. Just heated it up with the heat gun and wiped them off...

[@stephaniearce5273]

But the real question is ... does it fit ?

[@AmiableGrace]

Dip in epoxy! I love these "Can you lathe it?" videos.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Kelli Johnson I do love the lathe!

[@WreckageandDisaster]

why did youtube send me here???

[@magiv4205]

I don't know, but I don't regret it...

[@deetanner7153]

ooooer...look at all those lovely crayon shavings from the drill press & lathe....that's another project right there! 😆😉

[@HadassahIsrael97]

his laugh tho .....

[@Waterflame]

Ok, even though it's RoseArt, I would totally wear that! I don't even wear jewelry, but it looks super cool!! I'm sure that it would look pretty awesome if you coated it in resin, and it got all shiny!!