To make the crayons fit on top of the pumpkin, they need to be broken into small pieces. We snapped the crayons with our hands, but if you want the pieces to be the same size, try cutting them in half with a knife instead. When the crayon pieces are ready, hot glue each crayon around the top of the pumpkin in the color gradient. Add a dot of hot glue, then wait about 30 seconds or blow on it to let it cool a bit. If you put the crayon directly onto the glue when it is still really hot, the crayon will slide off or melt. When the glue is cooler (but still tacky), stick the crayon on. For a full gradient of color, keep the crayons in a tight circle when gluing them to the top. Editor’s Tip: When making your melted crayon art pumpkin, be sure to place parchment paper to protect your surface.
