Muff-N-Tin Crayons

Muff-N-Tin Crayons™ are an adaptation of regular crayons that any student will enjoy using. For students who have physical limitations or cognitive disabilities these crayons will allow students to easily grasp and use without simply breaking them. Muff-N-Tin Crayons™ will last much longer in your classroom.

If you would prefer to purchase Muff-N-Tin Crayons™ please go to Adaptive Tools to Buy.

This is an example of Muff-N-Tin Crayons™ colored on white paper. Because these crayons are flat on both sides, they will not roll off the work surface.
You may use any crayon to make them: new from the package or old broken ones you’ve collected and saved or specialty crayons that have glitter.



STEP ONE: Remove all paper wrappers.	STEP TWO: Preheat your oven to 275ºF.

STEP THREE: Use aluminum muffin tins. Place the muffin tins into an aluminum tray.	STEP FOUR: Break into smaller pieces. Place the crayons into the muffin tins.

STEP FIVE: Arrange into special color groups if you want. I use at least 8 – 10 whole crayons.	STEP SIX: Turn off your oven. Oven should be at 275ºF. Wax is flammable.This is for safety.

STEP SEVEN: Place aluminum tray into oven. Turn on your exhaust fan. You may want to open a window.	STEP EIGHT: Set your timer for about 20 minutes. You may want to check your crayons at 15 minutes.

STEP NINE: When the crayons appear to be somewhat melted together but still in a color chunk form, open the oven door and allow your oven to completely cool. Do not move the crayons yet or the colors may blend together. Leave your crayons in the oven until the wax is in a solid form.	STEP TEN: After the crayons have cooled you may remove them from the muffin tins. Allow them to come to room temperature before you use them. You may save the aluminum tins and reuse. For ideas on how to use Muff-N-Tin Crayons™ go to Lesson Ideas on this web site.

Special Education Services Plano Independent School District

Special Education Services
Plano Independent School District