Where do the raw materials for crayons come from?

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) 2729652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. A representative will be happy to assist you.
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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.

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While the colour pigments in most Crayola products are not permanent and will fade over time when exposed to strong light, the Crayola products below are permanent and light-fast on most paper surfaces.

  • Take Note! Permanent Markers
  • Ultra Fine Point Doodle Markers

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We do not currently offer a program for recycling broken crayons sent to us by consumers. Because our #1 goal is to provide safe, high quality Crayola products, our raw materials must adhere to high standards and pass strict screening tests. Unfortunately, we would not be able to introduce recycled” crayon wax into our mixtures, and still be able to guarantee the safety and performance of Crayola crayons. For information about crafts involving the use of melted crayons, please visit http://www.crayola.com/things-to-do/how-to-landing/melted-crayons.aspx”>http://www.crayola.com/things-to-do/how-to-landing/melted-crayons.aspx. To learn about Crayola’s recycling efforts and how we work to keep the environment green, go to http://www.crayola.com/about-us/green-initiatives.aspx”>green initiative.
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1990 — For the first time in Crayola history eight colours were retired and placed in the Crayola Hall of Fame: maize, lemon yellow, blue gray, raw umber, green blue, orange red, orange yellow, and violet blue. Eight new colours were added: vivid tangerine, jungle green, cerulean, fuchsia, dandelion, teal blue, royal purple, and wild strawberry.

2003 — As part of our centennial celebration, the colours blizzard blue, magic mint, mulberry, and teal blue were retired. Four new colours were introduced for the next century: inchworm, mango tango, wild blue yonder, and jazzberry jam; Consumers voted to Save the Shade” and saved burnt sienna from retirement. 

March 31, 2017 — In celebration of National Crayon Day, we announced that Dandelion would be retiring. To celebrate, we sent Dandelion on a retirement tour to all of his favourite places. His replacement was announced on May 5, 2017. For more details on our new blue, click here.

We currently manufacture 120 different Crayola Crayon colours, not including specialty colours. Check out our Explore Colours section at Cray​ola​.com to see them all!

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Our CRAYOLA themed retail stores are located in Easton, Pennsylvania; Orlando, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Plano, Texas; and Chandler, Arizona. We have six Crayola Store locations! The first is located inside our tour center building in Easton, Pennsylvania on the first floor. A visit to The Crayola Store is a must for those finishing their tour of The Crayola Experience. This store is open during regular Crayola Experience operating hours. Admission to the Crayola Experience is not necessary for shopping at the Crayola Store. For more information, call 610.515.8000. The second is located in our Orlando, Florida tour center, right inside The Florida Mall! This store is open during regular Crayola Experience operating hours. Admission to the Crayola Experience is not necessary for shopping at the Crayola Store. For more information, call 407.7571700. The third is located in our Minneapolis, Minnesota tour center, right inside The Mall of America! It’s the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. This store is open during regular Crayola Experience operating hours. Admission to the Crayola Experience is not necessary for shopping at the Crayola Store. For more information, call 952.851.5800. The fourth is located in our Plano, Texas tour center. This store is open during regular Crayola Experience operating hours. Admission to the Crayola Experience is not necessary for shopping at the Crayola Store. For more information, call 469.642.2901. The fifth is located in Chandler, Arizona. This store is open during regular Crayola Experience operating hours. For more information, call 6025815370. The Crayola retail store is located at the Hallmark Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Crayola store is owned and operated by Crown Center. For additional information, please contact our parent company, Hallmark Cards, Inc. by calling 816.398.4820 or 816.274.7500 Central Time. You can also visit them on the Internet at http://​www​.hall​mark​.com. If you’re not located near any of the above stores, Cray​ola​.ca offers convenient online shopping with a variety of items.
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