In 1903, we introduced the first box of 8 Crayola Crayons and sold them for a nickel. Included were the same 8 colours that are found in an 8‑pack today: red yellow blue green orange brown violet (purple) black.
Why has my Air-Dry Clay piece cracked?
There are several reasons why a sculpture made with Crayola® may have cracked.
- Forming the Air-Dry Clay around a rigid support or armature is not recommenced. The clay gradually constricts as it dries, and the rigid piece remains the same size. This can result in the clay cracking. If you feel an armature is necessary, it is best to choose one that allows a small amount of give such as crumpled aluminum foil.
- Water can be added to air dry clay to soften or join pieces. However, too much water may result in cracking as the clay dries. If too much water is added, making the clay very soft, allow the excess water to evaporate before molding pieces.
- Air-Dry Clay pieces should be at least 1⁄4 inch in thickness. If the item you created is too thin, cracking may occur.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1−800−272−9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time.
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The Crayola Repositionable Stickers product was a licensed item. While it was discontinued several years ago, it may be helpful to know the label size 3113 can be located on several software programs. A popular software program is Microsoft Word. To find the Avery 3113 label listed in older versions of Microsoft Word, go to Tools, Letters and Mailings, Envelopes and Labels, Options, and then scroll down the product number table until you locate 3113 — Sticker. This same label size can be found in Print Shop software, near the bottom of the label list.
The 100 billionth Crayola Crayon, named “blue ribbon”, was created on February 6, 1996 by Mr. Fred Rogers. To commemorate the making of the 100 billionth crayon, we produced a limited edition Crayola 96 Big Box. Each specially marked box included a commemorative blue ribbon crayon with a white label. Winning crayons were wrapped in foil labels. While the contest has expired and all prizes had to be claimed by June 10, 1996, blue ribbon crayons continue to be special keepsake or collectible crayons.
Information about licensing agreements for the Crayola and Silly Putty brand names can be found at Contact Us or by contacting:Crayola 1100 Church Lane Easton, PA 18044 – 0431 Attn: Licensing Dept. Phone (610) 253.6271
Thank you for your request for information regarding a Yale University study in which 200 people were asked to identify 80 common aromas. While we do not have the entire list, the twenty most recognizable, in order, are: 1. Coffee 2. Peanut butter 3. Vicks VapoRub 4. Chocolate 5. Wintergreen oil 6. Baby powder 7. Cigarette butts 8. Mothballs 9. Dry cat food 10. Beer 11. Ivory bar soap 12. Juicy Fruit gum 13. Orange 14. Cinnamon 15. Lemon 16. Tuna 17. Banana 18. Crayons 19. Cheese 20. Bleach
Edwin Binney (1866−1934), was born in Shrub Oak, New York, and C. Harold Smith (1860−1931), was born in London, England, Together, they founded Binney & Smith in 1885, which was incorporated in 1902 and renamed Crayola in 2007.
There are no duplicate colours found in this item. The Telescoping Crayon Tower contains 118 regular Crayola Crayons, 16 Metallic FX Crayons, and 16 Glitter Crayons.
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.
