How to make a DIY eyeliner with black crayon and Vaseline

Crayons aren't just for kids anymore. Made from wax, crayons have many uses beyond coloring, including a homemade eyeliner. If you want a simple, inexpensive way to make your own gel-like eyeliner, read on to create this recipe quickly at home with just a few items.

The DIY eyeliner recipe below calls for a black crayon and Vaseline. You can also mix up your colors by using other dark-colored crayons, such as eggplant and charcoal gray.

Materials
- Black or other dark-colored wax crayon
- Butter knife
- Metal spoon
- Lighter
- Small spreading knife (less than five inches long)
- Vaseline or generic petroleum jelly
- Small, empty makeup jar (10 grams or smaller)
- Eyeliner brush

Instructions
1. Select a new crayon and use a butter knife to cut off the tip where the wax meets the paper wrapper. Continue cutting the tip down into the smallest pieces possible until they resemble wax shavings.

2. Scoop the pieces of crayon into your spoon. Flick on your lighter below the spoon to melt down the wax (this should only take a few seconds).

3. Use the spreading knife to remove a small amount of Vaseline. Mix this into your spoon with the freshly melted crayon for a few seconds more. Quickly pour the mixture before it cools into the empty makeup jar.

4. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify in the makeup jar, using the small spreading knife to get as much of the wax off the spoon as possible. Seal the makeup jar tightly with the lid.

5. After several minutes, your black crayon eyeliner should be ready to use. Gently tap the wax to ensure that it's cooled down completely. Then, carefully dab your eyeliner brush into the wax and test a small amount on your hand. If you're happy with the color, apply the eyeliner liberally along your upper lash-line, using small, quick strokes.