Crayola Crayon Maker

by Crayola

Product Features

• Melting and molding is fun for kids
• Clear hood allows kids to watch while crayons melt
• Crayola Crayon Maker with Story Studio
• Create fun crayon color combinations by melting worn crayons into new color-swirl mini crayons
• Safety latch lid stays locked while melting for safe fun

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002VY06IO
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,606 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #47 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Drawing & Painting Supplies > Crayons
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Product Description

What's in the Box Crayola Crayon Maker with Story Studio, one crayon mold, eight Crayola crayons, two crayon holders, and instructions. Crayola Crayon Maker can melt your favorite crayons down and re-form them into one-of-a-kind designer crayons. Simply place crayon bits into the melting tray, pour the melted wax into molds and let them harden into brand-new crayon combinations. The locking see-through dome lets you watch the process in complete safety -- from melting through molding. The melting tray is coated for easy clean-up. The dual-ended crayon holder eliminates the need for crayon wrappers. The Crayola Crayon Maker takes one clear 60-watt candelabra bulb. Product Dimensions (inches): 8.4 (L) x 9.4 (W) x 9 (H) Age: 8 years and up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun to do with the kids!, December 25, 2009

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book-a-week (Chicago area) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Crayola Crayon Maker (Toy)

I have enjoyed playing with this as much as my kids. The premise is that you gather crayons, melt them and make cool new crayons. But the fun to me is watching the kids come up with their own creative color combinations. Note, this is not something you can quickly do, as the process takes at least 20 but more like 30 minutes to complete. Your actual involvement is only a few minutes, but the machine is on a timer and you cannot rush the process. You can spend a few minutes getting this ready, then do something else while the time ticks by. The machine locks down, so you cannot accidentally open it and burn your fingers on the melting wax. Nor can you open it until the crayons have cooled off. Once the crayon has been made and cooled down so you can use it, it really does color with all the multiple colors. For example, when you blend red, yellow and green, your new crayon will color in red until you twist it a bit and are on a green spot, or yellow spot. It is fun. And if you don't like the new crayon, just melt it again and start over. I am really surprised at how much the kids have played with this. I thought it would be a one-hit-wonder, but it is not. If you find it on sale, it is definitely worth the price. It is a fun toy that has interested both boys and girls.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced, but my nice loves it., January 8, 2010

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Lauren D. Peterson (Cleveland, Mississippi United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Crayola Crayon Maker (Toy)

Lets get the price out of the way. I saw these for $30-40 around Thanksgiving. When returned to buy, the only available ones were $60-70. Now the price is even higher. I don't know why this is. The reviews for this toy were not great, so we hesitated it buy it because of that and the price. However, my niece (7) loves it and that is what matters.

I spoke with my sister yesterday, my niece (7) still loves this crayon maker. They have used it several times. The crayons that come out are small but "really cool." My nephew (8) tried to open the maker while it was running and couldn't get to the hot areas/melting crayons, which is a plus!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Crayon Maker, September 6, 2011

By 

Shay - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Crayola Crayon Maker (Toy)

During Christmas my daughter wanted this, then didn't want it, then wanted it and didn't want it. Finally, last minute I needed one more thing for her and she wanted this. I went to every store possible and they were out of them. I finally found it on here and due to the fact that I waited so long....I paid too much for it but my daughter loves it. The only thing is that if you put too many colors together, like in play-doh, the color turns out brownish. She has really enjoyed it though. And the only crayons to use in it are Crayola brand....the other brands do NOT work well.