Do you offer helpful hints for using the Crayon Melter?
- Plug the unit in before loading your crayons. Use Crayola regular, washable, or metallic crayons only. Remove the crayon label and break into at least 3 pieces (do not load more than a full crayon’s worth of broken crayons). Wait for the unit light to turn from Red to Green. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute. For Best Results: Use thick paper (construction paper), poster board or foam core. It’s also great for decorating on cardboard, glass, wood, ceramics, or art canvases. Break crayons into small pieces. This will help with faster colour change! Once a crayon is inserted in the unit, it takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute for the melted wax to be ready. Hold Crayon Melter unit straight up and down with the tip flat on the paper. Don’t forget to close the cap! Do not turn the unit upside down or lay it on its side. Plan ahead! Try using lighter colours before dark for easy colour transitions. Cleaning Tips: Use scrap paper to clear out Crayon Melter between colours. Regularly wipe Crayon Melter tip with paper towel to clear buildup. Clean out the Crayon Melter with the included cleaning tool. Frequently Asked Questions: What types of crayons can be used in Crayon Melter? Crayon Melter works best with unwrapped Crayola regular, washable, or metallic crayon pieces. Glitter or non-Crayola crayons may affect function and performance. Should I use full-size crayons or pieces of crayons in Crayon Melter? For faster colour change, use small pieces of crayons Why does it take so long for the unit to heat up? The unit has been specially designed to heat at a slow and low temperature to ensure for a safe creative experience. How long does it take for the crayon pieces to melt in Crayon Melter? It takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the crayon pieces, depending on their size. The bottom of the crayon will melt before the top? How do I hold Crayon Melter? Hold Crayon Melter straight up and down with the tip flat on paper. Make sure the cap is closed. Do not turn upside down or lay on its side. Why are my colours melting and mixing together? You may need to clean out Crayon Melter. Use scrap paper in between colours or the included cleaning tool once the wax has cooled. How do I clean the entire Crayon Melter? Use scrap paper to clean between colours and regularly wipe the Melter tip with a paper towel to clear buildup. Once the wax has cooled, you can clean Crayon Melter using the included cleaning tool. Why is Crayon Melter not working? If it is your first time using the device, make sure you: Plug in the unit to an active power outlet. Use Crayola regular, washable, or metallic crayon pieces — other brands, sizes, or types may not properly melt. Allow 30 seconds to 1 minute for melting time. Hold the unit straight up and down with the tip flat on paper. If your Melter stopped working after previous use, try clearing it out with the included cleaning tool.
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While the marker barrel and cap are recyclable, not all parts of the marker are. Because the marker components are securely sealed during the manufacturing process, we don’t recommend trying to remove the marker nib and reservoir. The marker caps can be recycled at facilities that accept #5 plastic.
Green is more than just a colour to us! Click here to learn more about Crayola’s environmental initiatives.
Crayola Canada’s community relations program supports non-profit organizations located across Canada, with an emphasis on the arts and education.
How To Apply
Requests for donations must be submitted on your organization’s letterhead with your contact information by email, fax, or mail. If sending your request by email, you will receive an automatic reply acknowledging that your email has been received. If you do not receive this confirmation within 5 business days, please call Amanda Pascoe at Crayola Canada.
Email:apascoe@crayola.com
Phone Number: 1.800.342.6534 ext. 2252 or 1.705.324.6105 ext 2252
Fax Number:1.705.324.3511
Mailing Address:
Crayola Canada
Donations Department
P.O. Box 120
15 Mary St. West
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 4R8
Attn: Amanda Pascoe
What To Include
We ask that you include the following required information in your letter:
- Date of your event
- If you require confirmation earlier than one month prior to your event, please provide us with a time frame needed to receive a response.
- Details of your event
- Shipping Address
- Telephone and fax number, if we need to contact you
- Contact person’s name, phone or fax number, and email address
- What you would like to receive – i.e., door prize, art supplies for craft area, etc.
Please be advised that it may take up to three weeks for your request to
be reviewed. Only organizations selected to receive a donation will be
contacted.
Our experts have a few tips to help your creativity bloom with the Crayola Paper Flower Science Kit.
For Best Results:
- Protect clothing & work surface before starting.
- Wipe water and ink spills immediately.
Cleaning Tips:
- Rinse and dry all pots, covers, funnels and watering can.
- Recap ink bottles and markers.
- Wipe away any spills from work surfaces.
Looking for refills?
- Need another bouquet? White coffee filters – they are the perfect alternative to paper petals because they mimic the wicking process of the ink into the paper.
- Have left over ink? To make your creativity bloom again, rinse the used cores and tips under running water to clean up as much of the ink as possible. Just be sure to wipe up any ink right away and let the cores and tips dry thoroughly. We’ve found this craft hack works best when the ink is fresh and hasn’t had too much time to set.
Need more helpful hints? Feel free to call or text us at 1−800−272−9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time.
What are skin tones?
Your skin tone is the genetic amount of melanin, naturally occurring dark brown or black pigments, in the outermost layer of your skin. Skin tones can change over time for various reasons.
What is your skin tone?
There are 3 traditional skin tones: Light, Medium, and Deep.
- Light or fair skin tone: Contains a small amount of melanin within the skin.
- Medium skin tone: Contains a fair amount of melanin within the skin, is a neutral colour, and has a beige appearance. This skin tone is often referred to as an “olive” colour.
- Deep skin tone: Contains a large amount of melanin within the skin.
What are undertones?
Undertones are the natural colours underneath the surface of your skin. Because undertones are under the surface of the skin, you can have the same skin tone as another person, but have a completely different undertone. Undertones are not based on skin tone. For instance, a light skin tone can have a warm undertone and a deep skin tone can have a cool undertone. Also, undertones remain the same, even when you tan. There are 3 traditional undertones: Rose, Almond, and Golden.
- Pink, blue, and/or red hues under the skin = Rose, pink or cool undertone
- A mixture of warm and cool hues typically the same colour as your skin tone = Almond, neutral or olive undertone
- Peach, yellow, and/or gold hues under the skin = Golden or warm undertone
What is your undertone?
You can identify your undertone by using the colour of your veins. In natural light, what colour are the veins under your skin on the inside of your arm or wrist?
- Blue and/or purple veins = Rose or cool undertone
- Colourless, same colour as your skin, and/or a combination of blue and green veins = Almond or neutral undertone
- Green and/or olive veins = Golden or warm undertone
Tips for selecting your Colors of the World skin tone crayon colour:
- Check out the colour panels on the side of the Colors of the World crayon box.
- Match: Use crayon box colour panels or create colour swatches.
- Select: Pick colours closest to your skin tone.
- Colour: Draw your #TrueSelfie with your unique colours!
Another way to find your skin tone crayon is to colour a small area on a piece of paper with the crayon colours closest to your skin tone. Compare the areas with the inside of your arm or wrist, and select the crayon colour that best matches your skin tone.