Children's crayola pens: pros and cons

Drawing is a useful activity for children of any age. It develops fine motor skills, perseverance, coordination of movements, imagination, reveals creative potential. However, parents often have the question of how to protect furniture and other items in the house from the gusts of young artists. In this they can help the water-based markers from the company Crayola.

Crayola is an American brand, but now products of this brand are produced not only in the USA, but also in Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Malaysia and China.

Markers of this company have many advantages:

• made of water-based, so it is easy to wash with clothes and other surfaces;
• contain natural dyes, so safe, even if the child wants to try the markers to taste;
• durable and do not dry out without a cap;
• have bright juicy colors;
• made of durable plastic that is hard to break;
• they are comfortable to hold in your hand due to the short body;
• when drawing the tip is not pressed into the paper.

Among the shortcomings of these markers, one can only note their rather high cost. But if you take into account the service life of Crayola products, they are very economical.

There are several types of Crayola markers: Mini kids series, Color for white board set, Supertips markers, Ultra-clean collection, Window markers, mini-markers series, 16 mini-markers with patterned caps, giant set of markers, Caps Connect series, color markers metallic and markers Dynamic Duos Super Tips.

Let us consider in more detail each type of brand products

• Mini kids series consists of 8 or 12 pieces and is designed for the smallest artists from 1 year. The products are non-toxic and are easily washed off the skin and other surfaces, have bright and saturated shades. Thanks to the thickened body, the markers fit comfortably in the child's handle. The rounded tip makes them safe to use and allows you to hold smooth lines regardless of how the baby holds the marker.

• Color Set consists of 8 markers, suitable for drawing on a white board. Products have rich shades that can be easily washed with a sponge. The length of one marker is 13.5 cm. Markers are suitable for children from 3 years. They are produced in the Czech Republic.
• Supertips Series includes 12 washable markers that are easily removed from clothing and skin. The length of the markers - 15.5 cm. They are designed for children from 4 years old, produced in the Czech Republic.

• To the Ultra-clean collection Includes two sets consisting of 8 markers with a thin or thick body. The main feature of these markers is that they are very easy to wash off from any surface and skin of the child, without leaving a trace. Products are intended for children from 3 years, are made in the USA.
• Window markers suitable for painting on all glass surfaces: windows, mirrors, dishes and even ceramics. Markers have bright colors that lie flat on the surface and do not smear. Markers are washable, easy to clean with a damp cloth. They are intended for children from 3 years old, produced in the United States.

• Mini Marker Series presented in two versions: 14 and 16 markers. Mini-markers are functional, convenient and compact, you can take them with you to kindergarten or any other place. Sets of 14 markers are made in China, they are designed for children from 3 years.Sets of 16 markers are suitable for children from 4 years old, they are produced in the United States. Although mini-markers are designed for children from 3-4 years, they are suitable for kids. Markers are short and rather thick, so they are conveniently located in the children's pen.

• Giant set of markers will help the child to open their creative abilities and create beautiful drawings. It is designed for children from 3 years old, made in China. The kit includes 60 different markers and 5 special stencils.
• Caps Connect set of 10 markers includes all primary colors. Product caps are securely interconnected, due to which it is convenient to carry the kit in a bag or briefcase. The markers are designed for children from 6 years old, produced in Malaysia.

• Metallic Markers allow you to create real masterpieces, because the colors in this set shimmer and change color depending on the viewing angle. The structure consists of 5 markers of bronze, silver, violet, blue and green colors. Products are produced in the Czech Republic, suitable for children from 3 years.
• Crayola Dynamic Duos Super Tips Set consists of 20 markers and two special supports. It is designed for children from 4 years old, available in the USA.

In addition, under the brand Crayola, such creative accessories as colored pencils, wax crayons, a bath set, coloring, watercolor and finger paints, soap bubbles, a spray gun, a travel set with a folding mat and even a special projector for displaying drawings are produced.

Most buyers have positive comments about Crayola markers. They note the advantages of products such as durability, excellent quality, bright rich colors. Many people like the fact that markers can be easily washed from any surface and skin of babies.

The relatively high cost of markers, which can stop some customers, is recognized by parents as quite justified, since Crayola markers retain their qualities for a long time and do not dry out even with an open cap.

See below for an overview of the various Crayola markers.