Description
This set of five duck crayons gives small hands a bright, chunky way to draw. Each crayon is moulded as a little sitting duck, complete with a beak, a rounded head and a raised wing pattern along its side. The five colours are red, yellow, pink, green and blue, so a cheerful row of ducks lines up on the table ready for colouring in. Each crayon is about 3.1cm long, 2.8cm tall and 1.6cm wide. That compact, sturdy size rests easily in the palm and can be gripped with the whole hand rather than pinched like a pencil.
We think they suit a child's desk, a craft box or the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon. Each duck has a flat base, so it sits upright when it is put down rather than rolling off the edge like a long, round crayon. The duck shapes make the five colours easy to tell apart at a glance, and they turn picking the next colour into part of the fun. They are just as handy for colouring in a picture as for filling a blank page with doodles. They also make a cheerful small gift for any young artist who likes their drawing time with a bit of character.
The crayons are made from a blend of paraffin (45%), stearic acid (30%), PE (20%) and colour paste (5%), which gives a waxy line in each of the five shades. The set comes in a slim printed box decorated with a row of little ducks, and it makes a tidy home for them between drawing sessions. As with any wax crayon, keep them somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight and away from radiators, as wax softens with warmth. Tuck the box into a craft drawer, or wrap it with a sketchbook for a present that is ready to use straight away.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Paraffin 45%, stearic acid 30%, PE 20% & colour paste 5% |
| Length |
3.1cm |
| Width |
1.6cm |
| Height |
2.8cm |
| Weight |
0.005KG |
| Contents |
Set of 5 |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is each duck crayon?
Each crayon is about 3.1cm long, 2.8cm tall and 1.6cm wide, a small, chunky size that sits easily in the palm of the hand.
What colours come in the set?
There are five crayons in the set, one each in red, yellow, pink, green and blue, and every one is moulded as a little duck.
What are the crayons made from?
They are a blend of paraffin (45%), stearic acid (30%), PE (20%) and colour paste (5%), which gives a waxy line as you draw.
Do the duck crayons come in a box?
Yes, the five ducks come in a slim printed box decorated with ducks, which also works as a handy place to keep them tidy between uses.
How should I store the crayons?
As with any wax crayon, keep them in a cool spot away from direct sunlight and radiators, because wax can soften and lose its shape in warmth.
Would these crayons make a good gift?
We think so. The duck shapes and bright colours make a cheerful small present for a young artist, and the printed box is ready to wrap.