This Melted Beads Apple Suncatcher Craft is perfect for a fun fall craft. Using this apple activity for art learning and science fun is an awesome lesson for the day. The kids will love being able to create a beautiful suncatcher at home that they can hang up and show off to their family and friends. Check out the steps below to see how simple this apple suncatcher activity truly is! If you are doing an apple theme or unit in your home or homeschool, check out this Homemade Apple Scented Playdough as well for more hands-on learning and fun.

This apple activity is great because it has so much hands-on learning and creativity with it. Each child will be able to create their very own suncatcher and have it all for themselves to see! This simple craft idea also makes a really cute gift idea to share with others as well.

If you’re looking for even more fun apple ideas, check out this Quick & Easy Apple Paper Plate Craft as well. Or check out this other option for an apple suncatcher that uses tissue paper.

Make certain to add in some other fun apple crafts and apple snack ideas while you’re crafting! This is a great way to sit down and enjoy creating with the kids! If you have a craft closet full of supplies, you could learn how to make perler bead suncatchers too!

Scroll down below to find out how you can make this simple apple suncatcher!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS APPLE SUNCATCHER

Plastic pony beads
Metal cookie or clay cutters
Baking pan
Aluminum foil
Drill fitted with ⅛ inch drill bit, optional

DIRECTIONS FOR THIS FALL SUNCATCHER CRAFT

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line baking pan with aluminum foil to protect the pan and make it easier for the ornaments to release from the pan.

Place cookie cutters on aluminum foil in a baking pan. Fill each ornament with a single layer of beads. Use a toothpick or bamboo skewer to arrange the beads.

Carefully put the baking sheet in the oven and melt the beads. The time can vary based on the type of bead. Begin checking at 5 minutes. (My ornaments took 15 minutes to melt.) The ornaments are ready when the beads are melted and the hole in each bead has disappeared.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely prior to removing from the cookie cutters. To remove the ornaments, gently pull the sides of the cookie cutter away from the ornament.

If desired, use the drill to create a small hole in each ornament for hanging.

Note: Once the beads get hold, they do have a scent to them so you may want to think about that before starting this craft.