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The Crayola Table Top Easel lets you set up an artist's studio on almost any table or counter top. This portable workstation comes with Super Tips markers and paper for permanent masterpieces and dry-erase crayons with two wipe-off surfaces for temporary designs. Recommended for kids aged 3 years and up, the tabletop easel will have young artists creating colorful art wherever they are.
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Portable Design for On-the-Go Entertainment
Designed for portability, the tabletop easel is easy to use in any room of the home or on the go. Its folding panels are easy to position and provide a convenient location to store markers. A slide clasp on front allows each durable vinyl panel to fold open, while a plastic sleeve on back secures the base for quick setup.
To keep the easel from sliding on surfaces, non-skid rubber feet provide stability. When it's time to travel, the tabletop easel folds up and can be carried by the handle on top.
Three Drawing Surfaces
The tabletop easel comes with three drawing surfaces for creating colorful works of art. The double-sided dry-erase board works well for temporary designs, since kids can wipe it clean between art projects. One side is white laminate and the other side is black laminate, providing background options. The board slides up and down within the easel holder for removal, and the dry-erase mitt makes cleaning easy.
To create permanent designs, your artists can use the paper clamps to hold loose papers in place on the rear of the easel.
Includes Dry-Erase Crayons and Super Tips Markers
Since no artist's studio is complete without drawing tools, the tabletop easel comes with several crayons and markers. Dry-erase crayons are included for use on the dry-erase board, while Super Tips markers are included for use on paper surfaces. Drawing tools can be neatly stored in removable clear pouches that attach to the inside flaps of the easel.
The vinyl construction may pose an issue with heavy use since the edges are prone to tearing. Still, with a little care, the tabletop easel should provide years of fun use for young artists.
What's in the Box
Crayola Table Top Easel, 5 dry-erase crayons, 10 Super Tips markers, 10 sheets of paper, 2 storage pouches, dry-erase mitt, and instructions.
Product Description
Crayola Tabletop Portfolio Style Easel
Customer Reviews
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a younger artist & convenient for travel, school & even car trips
September 22, 2011
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The age range states for this artistic toy is awfully wide. I'd say the upper limit would be 2nd or 3rd grade merely because the side-flaps aren't terribly durable when the Easel is in Stand-up mode. Those sides just kinda flop around & cannot be secured to the back or to stand up on their own. It's the only real design flaw I could see besides the fussy opening & shutting mechanism which could have been so much simplier as a strip of velcro. As it stands, it's an easily breakable plastic circlular lock that looks cool but isn't all that firednly for a child's hands. This locking system does, however, hold tightly for the time being and that's a nice plus for my own little artist who tends to keep unfinished masterpieces up on the big easel. There's room here to keep your drawing paper clipped in nice & tight. So far the thing hasn't broken and it's been used off and on for a few weeks pretty heavily. I admit, being surprised by that but in a very happy way! Still, Velcro is always preferable to fussy but cool lookin' locks as far as this parent is concerned.
Now, the easel itself ia very basic and while it is constructed to be easily adapted into a standing Easel, it's best functionailty is as a desk-top or even a lap-top center of creativity for young artists. The flaps each have detachable pockets. On the left are the Dry Erase "crayons" which mimic the look of a crayon but are just dry erase markers. These are for use on either the White Dry Erase Surface or the Black Dry Erase surface which are both included with the Easel. The Black & White surfaces for the dry Earase "Crayons" are opposite sides of the same Dry Erase boards. You just flip it over and Voila! That's a nice, space-saving feature. The right Flap of the Easel contains Ten Crayola Super Tip Markers but these are intended ONLY for use on paper that you might clip to the Easel and NOT for use on either Dry Erase Surface included. Keep that in mind! it's an important detail to convey to your child. You don't want those Dry Erase 'Crayons" getting ruined too quickly and having a sad-faced youngster asking "what happened?", do ya? One real postive feature I like is the sturdy handle at the top of the Easel that's good for young hands to grasp. I can see thisEeaslel quickly becoming a must-have item for doodling in the car whilst stuck in traffic or on long rides.
The Crayola Tabletop Portfolio Style Easel is a clever little item that provides a sturdy work surface. Your own little Artist can use the tools already in the kit or provide their own. Whatever floats their boat! The single most useful aspect is it's adaptible nature and portability. So long as your kid is not the Samsonite Luggage Gorilla, tossing this thing at trees & crocodiles, I'd bet that this will be a welcome addition to their blossoming Crayola universe of tools and other art toys!
New info: We've been using this mostly in the car and keeping it in the backseet organizer. It often gets ported inside to another kids' house and even with all that use, I haven't seen any major damage but I am worried about the flap hinges staying intact long-term. However, considering the price, even if I had not been given this for free to test, I'd be satisfied if this Art Toy (which runs in the $23 range ) provided good, continuous use and interest for 6 months of heavy usage in the car and outside the home. For our Playroom, we have a much sturdier set-up that we expect to last well into the teen-years! This is a nifty "keep 'em busy" art toy that every parent and granbdparent ought to have in the backseat of their cars.
Now, the easel itself ia very basic and while it is constructed to be easily adapted into a standing Easel, it's best functionailty is as a desk-top or even a lap-top center of creativity for young artists. The flaps each have detachable pockets. On the left are the Dry Erase "crayons" which mimic the look of a crayon but are just dry erase markers. These are for use on either the White Dry Erase Surface or the Black Dry Erase surface which are both included with the Easel. The Black & White surfaces for the dry Earase "Crayons" are opposite sides of the same Dry Erase boards. You just flip it over and Voila! That's a nice, space-saving feature. The right Flap of the Easel contains Ten Crayola Super Tip Markers but these are intended ONLY for use on paper that you might clip to the Easel and NOT for use on either Dry Erase Surface included. Keep that in mind! it's an important detail to convey to your child. You don't want those Dry Erase 'Crayons" getting ruined too quickly and having a sad-faced youngster asking "what happened?", do ya? One real postive feature I like is the sturdy handle at the top of the Easel that's good for young hands to grasp. I can see thisEeaslel quickly becoming a must-have item for doodling in the car whilst stuck in traffic or on long rides.
The Crayola Tabletop Portfolio Style Easel is a clever little item that provides a sturdy work surface. Your own little Artist can use the tools already in the kit or provide their own. Whatever floats their boat! The single most useful aspect is it's adaptible nature and portability. So long as your kid is not the Samsonite Luggage Gorilla, tossing this thing at trees & crocodiles, I'd bet that this will be a welcome addition to their blossoming Crayola universe of tools and other art toys!
New info: We've been using this mostly in the car and keeping it in the backseet organizer. It often gets ported inside to another kids' house and even with all that use, I haven't seen any major damage but I am worried about the flap hinges staying intact long-term. However, considering the price, even if I had not been given this for free to test, I'd be satisfied if this Art Toy (which runs in the $23 range ) provided good, continuous use and interest for 6 months of heavy usage in the car and outside the home. For our Playroom, we have a much sturdier set-up that we expect to last well into the teen-years! This is a nifty "keep 'em busy" art toy that every parent and granbdparent ought to have in the backseat of their cars.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
There are some good things about this product and some things that really need improvement.
Pros:
* The novelty of having the art on an easel was pretty exciting for my 3 year old. She has used this a lot more than she would if the paper were just flat on the table.
* It's nice to have a portable dry erase board.
* It comes with dry erase crayons, eraser, markers and paper
* It folds up nicely and is quite portable
Cons:
* The markers are not washable. Why oh why would they put regular markers in the same package as a dry erase board. My 3 year old REALLY wanted to use those markers on the dry erase side. I finally just took them away. The Crayola washable markers do actually come off the dry erase okay. We're doing a little better with the markers on the paper, crayons on the board idea, but it's hard.
* The thing itself can be a little flimsy and topple over.
* The clips that hold the paper in are impossible for a small child to use. When my daughter needs a fresh sheet of paper, I need to help her.
* There is a black side to the dry erase board, which is cool, but the crayons (except yellow) don't show up on the black side.
* I think the price is a little steep for what you get, I think. I'd prefer an under 20 pricepoint.
Overall, it does keep my daughter busy and we can take it with if need be, but it does need a little more rethinking on Crayola's part.
Pros:
* The novelty of having the art on an easel was pretty exciting for my 3 year old. She has used this a lot more than she would if the paper were just flat on the table.
* It's nice to have a portable dry erase board.
* It comes with dry erase crayons, eraser, markers and paper
* It folds up nicely and is quite portable
Cons:
* The markers are not washable. Why oh why would they put regular markers in the same package as a dry erase board. My 3 year old REALLY wanted to use those markers on the dry erase side. I finally just took them away. The Crayola washable markers do actually come off the dry erase okay. We're doing a little better with the markers on the paper, crayons on the board idea, but it's hard.
* The thing itself can be a little flimsy and topple over.
* The clips that hold the paper in are impossible for a small child to use. When my daughter needs a fresh sheet of paper, I need to help her.
* There is a black side to the dry erase board, which is cool, but the crayons (except yellow) don't show up on the black side.
* I think the price is a little steep for what you get, I think. I'd prefer an under 20 pricepoint.
Overall, it does keep my daughter busy and we can take it with if need be, but it does need a little more rethinking on Crayola's part.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This went to my five year old daughter who likes to draw. The material is vinyl wrapped around cardboard, similar to what most school folders or "trapper keeper" style folders are made from. It does fold up nicely and set up and take down is something she can handle. If she takes care of it, it should last quite a while, but it isn't a bullet proof build by any means and I would say is just average for build quaility. It is a nice set up though and not much bigger then a standard binder type folder.
It includes a small dry board, several sheets of paper, dry board crayons, dry board erase mit, and fine tip (NON dry board markers). The easel has pockets to store the crayons, eraser, and markers. The idea is you use the crayons with the dry board (white side and black sided) and the markers with the paper. You cannot use the markers with the dry board. She is five, we talked about it several times, and she understands for now. That being said I am fully prepared for the day she forgets the talk we had and becomes distraught after ruining the dry erase board. Such is life with a kindergartner, but maybe making them dry erase markers might have been a better way to go. The only other thing is the erase mit works OK, but like most dry erase boards you can never seems to get it all off, and despite the fact that 99% of it came off very easily, that last 1% resists all efforts to scrub, scrape, and remove it.
She does like it, uses it, and it is a good fit for our needs and her age. She was very excited when she received it and I know it will be something she uses going forward.
It includes a small dry board, several sheets of paper, dry board crayons, dry board erase mit, and fine tip (NON dry board markers). The easel has pockets to store the crayons, eraser, and markers. The idea is you use the crayons with the dry board (white side and black sided) and the markers with the paper. You cannot use the markers with the dry board. She is five, we talked about it several times, and she understands for now. That being said I am fully prepared for the day she forgets the talk we had and becomes distraught after ruining the dry erase board. Such is life with a kindergartner, but maybe making them dry erase markers might have been a better way to go. The only other thing is the erase mit works OK, but like most dry erase boards you can never seems to get it all off, and despite the fact that 99% of it came off very easily, that last 1% resists all efforts to scrub, scrape, and remove it.
She does like it, uses it, and it is a good fit for our needs and her age. She was very excited when she received it and I know it will be something she uses going forward.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great easel
My son got this for his 6th birthday and loves to take it with him to Grandma's house. I love how it folds out and stands up, but make sure to be careful not to be rough when... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Melanie Canada
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ad Litem Christmas Gift
Received a request form the gift recipient for artistic supplies. For the age bracket this seemed like a good choice for a great price and free shipping through PRIME.
Published 23 days ago by Lisa A. Dellinger
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cute idea but very messy
I love the concept. We were so excited to have something my daughter could use in the house or take on road trips. Unfortunately, it's very messy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jaime
5.0 out of 5 stars
easel
Our 10-year-old granddaughter loved it for xmas. She still uses it a lot whenever she visits. What more can I say?
Published 2 months ago by A long-time baker
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheesy
Very fragile and falls apart so easily. We love Crayola products and were really disappointed with this particular item. Not good!
Published 3 months ago by Thacbs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Granddaughter love this
My 7 Yr. old Granddaughter enjoys drawing so I purchased this for her as a Christmas present. She really enjoys it, and does not have to constantly ask for paper.
Published 4 months ago by R. Mart
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not very sturdy
The girls like this for awhile but it starting tearing down after awhile. Also, when in the 'standing' position, it is not very sturdy and it is hard to hold it and color at the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Elaina M Gray
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheaply made, frustrating
I bought this as a gift for my eight year old kid. Within a week of careful handling, it was falling apart. Within two it was headed for the trash bin. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Meaghan Bihun
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift well received.
The 9 year old little girl I brought this for was very pleased with it and began playing with it immediately.
Published 4 months ago by Kay F. Surface
4.0 out of 5 stars
cool
kids love it! arrived on time. couldn't be happier blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Published 4 months ago by David W.
