With the health and safety of our community in mind, the Crayola Canada 2022 Annual United Way Sale has been canceled. Crayola Canada continues to develop alternatives to support the United Way.
How do you select the names of the crayon colours?
Most of our colour names are taken from a book called “Colour: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names” which was published by the U.S. Bureau of Standards. We use this reference guide because everyone sees and expresses colour differently. Using the Universal dictionary as a base, we can refer to a standard colour system and colour names. Many crayon names are also borrowed from traditional artists’ paints. In addition, we have asked consumers, through various promotions, to help name crayon colours. To learn about any future colour naming opportunities, please register to receive our newsletter at http://www.crayola.ca/email-sign-up.aspx”>www.crayola.ca/email-sign-up
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Crayola manufactures Crayola Window Markers which are designed specifically for window decorating. If you’re unable to locate either of these products, Take Note! Dry Erase Markers or Crayola Washable Paint can be a fun alternative. Pro Tips for Washable Paint: For the perfect mixture, add equal parts Crayola Washable Paint and dish soap. Add a pinch of flour to make the paint thicker. Don’t forget to protect the area under your window by laying down an old T‑shirt. Painting can be done on the inside or the outside of your window. Because soap is used in the paint, your designs will wipe off windows with a wet paper towel. You can follow up with window cleaner for extra shine. View a full video demonstration for step-by-step instructions. View our Pro Tips for creating with Crayola Window Markers 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. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.
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.
Crayola offers an innovative program called ColorCycle that converts old markers into energy as well as wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles. The process repurposes the entire marker, regardless of the different kinds of plastics or how they are assembled. You can learn more about this program and all of Crayola’s other environmental initiatives at www.crayola.com/colorcycle.
A sound cartridge is not necessary and is not included in the Crayola Color Wonder Sound Studio. The Color Wonder Sound Studio is an interactive colouring pad that lets you choose from 60 sound effects and place them anywhere on the Color Wonder colouring page. It includes 6 sound cards, 5 Mini Markers, 12 colouring sheets and 6 blank sheets. The sounds are “built into” the unit, and are activated by using one of the 6 sound cards. Color Wonder Sound Studio Expansion Packs can be purchased separately to extend the Sound Studio experience! Themed Expansion Packs, like Disney Princess and Toy Story, include 1 sound cartridge, 4 sound cards, 4 Mini Markers and 12 colouring pages. For additional information, visit http://www.crayola.com/products/splash/colour_wonder/sound-studio/”>http://www.crayola.com/products/splash/colour_wonder/sound-studio/.
Crayola Crayons are made primarily from paraffin wax and colour pigment. Paraffin wax is made especially for Crayola by companies who extract it from products like wood and coal. Pigments come from various sources. They can be natural or man made substances. Pigments can be found in the earth, minerals and/or made in laboratories. These raw materials are purchased from outside suppliers and are stored in our warehouse awaiting production. All of our raw materials are delivered by truck with the exception of paraffin wax, which is delivered in railroad cars. Further information is considered proprietary. If you need more information, please call us at (800) 272‑9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. A representative will be happy to assist you.
Crayola did not invent the crayon. Records show that Europe was the birthplace of the “modern” crayon. The first crayons were made from a mixture of charcoal and oil. Later, powdered pigments of various hues replaced the charcoal. It was discovered that substituting wax for the oil in the mixture made the sticks sturdier and easier to handle. Crayola Crayons were invented by Binney & Smith in 1902 and first offered for sale in 1903. Alice (Stead) Binney, a school teacher and wife of co-founder Edwin Binney, suggested the company manufacture an inexpensive alternative to imported crayons of that era. The trade name Crayola was coined by Mrs. Edwin Binney who joined the French word “craie,” meaning stick of chalk and “ola” from the word “oleaginous,” meaning oily. Crayola Crayons are made primarily from paraffin wax and colour pigment. The Crayola brand celebrated its 100th anniversary during 2003 and today we manufacture over 3 billion crayons each year.
In 1900, prior to the introduction of Crayola Crayons, we produced black marking crayons. These crayons were created with dry carbon black and different waxes. Today these are known as Staonal brand Marking Crayons and are used in many industrial settings.
The first box of Crayola Crayons was produced in 1903 as an 8‑count box. It sold for a nickel and contained the colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown and black. Click here to view the History of Crayola Timeline.
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.
