#National Crayon Day

March 31

Interesting Facts About Crayon Day

Historical Facts

• The origin of crayon is not settled.

• The term “Crayon” is derived from a French word called “Craie” meaning chalk.

• Initially, charcoal and oil were combined with color pigments and used in paintings. Later wax replaced charcoal. It routed to the now so-called crayons that we are using today.

• In 1902, Edwin Binney commercially introduced wax crayons to the world. He established a famous company named “Crayola”. Initially only six colors were manufactured. Now around more than 30 different colors are being produced.

• After the invincible success of Crayola, so many other companies like E.Steiger & Co, Franklin Mfg Co, Eberhard Faber, Charles A.Bowley, Prang Educational Company, B.B Crayons etc. have been established in the United States in the 19th century.

Ways to Reuse Old/Broken Crayons

1. To make recycled crayons: Take all the broken crayons and segregate it on a color basis. Just take a candle, ice tray and spoon type spatula. Light the candle and place the spatula on the top. After it becomes warm, just place the crayon one by one. (Depending upon the pieces count, select the spatula size).After it melted, pour gently in an ice slot. Leave it to cool. Repeat the same for any colors.

2. Crayon Art: You can find number of websites/Videos in this regard for guidance.

3. Crayon Candle: Take crayons of different colors.Take a glass or a container (whatever design you want).Take a thread and place one end in the glass, the other end should be outside the glass. Melt all the broken crayons and pour it on the glass. Leave it to cool.’

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