How To Make Crayons

Undoubtedly, crayons play a major role in developing a child’s creativity. In fact, they have become a significant component in every school and no commercial product can match their versatility. Also, they are not sharp or messy like other painting tools. They are available in more than 120 colors, in fact, you name a color and you will find it in crayons. Various types of crayons are available in the market today, such as scented crayons, sparkling crayons, crayons that glow in the dark and water-soluble crayons. Crayons can be made commercially as well as at home. In case of commercial production, the basic ingredients required for making crayons are paraffin wax and coloring agents that impart specific color to them.

 

For making crayons, the paraffin wax is heated so that it is melt. Next, measured amounts of crayon coloring agent and hardening powder are mixed to the hot liquid wax. The liquid mixture is poured into a mold containing hundreds of crayon-shaped holes, after testing the density and viscosity of the mixture. On cooling, the mixture solidifies and forms crayons. They are removed from the molds by applying hydraulic pressure or other removal methods. You can also help your children make crayons at home and let them have a new set to create their next masterpiece. Read on further to know how you can make homemade crayons that your child will surely love.