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Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance. Because they are mixed with wax, the colors are able to be used in a wide range of interesting coloring techniques - more than any other coloring material. The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolors
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By A Reader
Before I start, I must warn you these crayons WILL spoil you. If these are your child's first crayons, they may find the rest inferior, but that is nothing to worry about. These last a long time and do not break easily. The rectangular Stockmar crayons are especially good for toddlers and are hard to break. We have had these and the rectangular ones for 4 years now, and they are both a delight for the little ones and adults who color with them. We tried these when our toddler was going through boxes of Crayolas that kept breaking, and we've never looked back. However, when he was 3, someone put out a box of crayola's. As he colored, he brushed away tiny bits of crayon residue, and frowned, "Mommy. Something is wrong with these crayons. They don't work right." I was horrified for an instant that our children were so spoiled, but I realized how much money we've saved by not having to replace crayons over the years. We have only had to replace a couple favorite colors one by one. Now we have the Stockmar Crayons, Lyra colored pencils and graphite pencils. Coloring and writing is luxurious for me. I mean for the children.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I was worried that these crayons would be pale and ineffective, being beeswax. Ha! Their colors are rich and brilliant.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
This is our first set of Stockmar crayons, and I'm totally sold on them. They're a joy to color with. The colors are incredibly vibrant. The red - one of my favorites - isn't just red like you get in a box of Crayolas, it's this deep, intense, velvet color. The same is true of the other colors to varying degrees, the reds, blues and purple being the best in the tin.
Of course, if you're wanting a subdued color, you aren't going to find it here. Even the browns are unusually rich, and my husband isn't fond of this. He says he'd like nice muted color, and even when he tries to mix them, the colors are still too unusual and too vivid, and not at all what he grew up with.
The kids don't seem to mind this, and neither do I, so it's just a matter of taste, I suppose.
I like that they're made in Germany and I feel safe with my kids handling them on a daily basis, that they're made of beeswax (which just smells nice), that they're really thick, and easy to grasp for little hands just learning to color and draw. The 16-pack seems to contain the perfect range of colors. There are just enough to be versatile, without being an overwhelming amount.
The only drawback is that there is a learning curve when it comes to the colors. The names of all the colors, though easy enough to decipher, are all in German, and the colors of the the crayons themselves don't necessarily correlate to the color that will end up on the paper. The crayons are quite dark, making them all look far too similar, and since my children have removed the labels, I often find myself drawing with the red-brown crayon when I meant to use the true red, for example. I imagine the kids have this problem too, since they cannot read the labels anyway, and all the blues, reds and browns are difficult to differentiate unless you're under really bright light - which we often are not.
They're still, hands down, worth it in my mind. The colors aren't just nice - they're memorable.
Of course, if you're wanting a subdued color, you aren't going to find it here. Even the browns are unusually rich, and my husband isn't fond of this. He says he'd like nice muted color, and even when he tries to mix them, the colors are still too unusual and too vivid, and not at all what he grew up with.
The kids don't seem to mind this, and neither do I, so it's just a matter of taste, I suppose.
I like that they're made in Germany and I feel safe with my kids handling them on a daily basis, that they're made of beeswax (which just smells nice), that they're really thick, and easy to grasp for little hands just learning to color and draw. The 16-pack seems to contain the perfect range of colors. There are just enough to be versatile, without being an overwhelming amount.
The only drawback is that there is a learning curve when it comes to the colors. The names of all the colors, though easy enough to decipher, are all in German, and the colors of the the crayons themselves don't necessarily correlate to the color that will end up on the paper. The crayons are quite dark, making them all look far too similar, and since my children have removed the labels, I often find myself drawing with the red-brown crayon when I meant to use the true red, for example. I imagine the kids have this problem too, since they cannot read the labels anyway, and all the blues, reds and browns are difficult to differentiate unless you're under really bright light - which we often are not.
They're still, hands down, worth it in my mind. The colors aren't just nice - they're memorable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Crayon review
Great texture, rich colors. Not sure they are that much better than the cheaper alternative to a 3 year old, but much better for adult craft and metal work.
Published 1 month ago by Theresa Moon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice.
I bought these for my 1-year old. She (so far) has not broken them. The colors are true, and she (so far) has been unable to make a mess with them.
Published 2 months ago by mdbgx2
5.0 out of 5 stars
What is there to say? These are beautiful beeswax crayons!
Beautiful colors and beeswax to boot! Crayola may have all the colors in the world, but these provide much more beautiful colors. Recommend!
Published 4 months ago by Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Special crayons
My daughter received these in her stocking this year and has been coloring ever since. They draw smoothly with rich color and are great for layering. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Loretta F
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Crayons!
Much higher quality than your average crayon, these are made of natural materials, have a great colors selection, and the colors can be blended.
Published 9 months ago by titushome
5.0 out of 5 stars
These are great crayons!
I love these crayons. The colors are vibrant and work great for my 18-month-olds who do not have much strength to put too much pressure.
Published 13 months ago by Marzo
1.0 out of 5 stars
so disappointed
So disappointed in these crayons after reading all of the amazing reviews. My 5 year old has used these crayons for 4 weeks and 4 of the 16 have broken. Read more
Published 16 months ago by lrownby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful set of crayons
These crayons are way above and beyond the crayolas my daughter has been using. She noticed immediately the brilliance and concentration of the color as well as the way the crayon... Read more
Published on March 17, 2011 by Jacqueline Kim
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality but colors are "off"
I bought these for my daughter because I liked that they were made with beeswax and soy, and are truly non-toxic. Read more
Published on October 14, 2010 by C. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crayons the Natural Way
There's one reason I shell out the bigger bucks for German-made Stockmar crayons: no petroleum products. Read more
Published on May 10, 2010 by K. Kasabian
