Drawing is a useful activity for children of any age. It develops fine motor skills, perseverance, coordination of movements, imagination, and reveals creative potential. However, parents often have a question about how to protect furniture and other items in the house from the impulses of young artists. Water-based markers from Crayola can help them with this.
Advantages and disadvantages
Crayola is an American brand, but currently products of this brand are manufactured not only in the USA, but also in the UK, Czech Republic, Malaysia and China.
The markers of this company have many advantages:
- are water-based, so they can be easily washed off clothes and other surfaces;
- contain natural dyes, therefore they are safe, even if the child wants to taste the felt-tip pens;
- durable and do not dry out without a cap;
- have bright juicy colors;
- made of durable plastic that is difficult to break;
- they are comfortable to hold in the hand thanks to the short body
- the nib is not pressed into the paper when drawing.
Of the disadvantages of these markers, only their rather high cost can be noted. But when you consider the lifespan of Crayola products, they turn out to be very economical.
Varieties
There are several types of Crayola markers: Mini kids series, Whiteboard Color set, Supertips markers, Ultra-clean collection, Window markers, mini marker series, 16 mini markers with patterned caps, giant marker set, Caps Connect series, color markers Metallic and Dynamic Duos Super Tips.
Let's take a closer look at each type of brand product.
- Mini kids series consists of 8 or 12 pieces and is intended for the smallest artists from 1 year old. The products are non-toxic and easily washed off the skin and other surfaces, they have bright and rich colors. Thanks to the thicker body, the markers fit comfortably in a child's pen. The rounded tip makes them safe to use and allows you to draw straight lines no matter how the kid is holding the marker.
If the child forgets to close the cap and the marker dries up, just add a couple of drops of water to it. A set of 8 is produced in the UK and a set of 12 in the Czech Republic.
- Color set Consists of 8 markers suitable for drawing on a whiteboard. Products have rich shades that can be easily washed off with a sponge. The length of one marker is 13.5 cm. The markers are suitable for children from 3 years old. They are produced in the Czech Republic.
- Supertips series Includes 12 washable markers that can be easily removed from clothing and skin. The length of the markers is 15.5 cm. They are intended for children from 4 years old and are produced in the Czech Republic.
- To the Ultra-clean collection Includes two sets of 8 markers with thin or thick body. The main feature of these markers is that they are very easy to wash off any surface and child's skin, without leaving a trace. Products are intended for children from 3 years old, manufactured in the USA.
- Window markers suitable for painting on all glass surfaces: windows, mirrors, dishes and even ceramics. The markers have bright colors that lie flat on the surface without smudging. The markers are washable and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. They are intended for children from 3 years old, manufactured in the USA.
- Mini Marker Series is presented in two versions: 14 and 16 markers. Mini markers are functional, convenient and compact, you can take them with you to kindergarten or any other place. Sets of 14 markers are made in China, they are intended for children from 3 years old. Sets of 16 markers are suitable for children from 4 years old, they are produced in the USA. Although mini markers are designed for children from 3-4 years old, they will work for toddlers too. The markers are short and rather thick, so they fit comfortably in a child's pen.
A set of 16 mini-markers with patterned caps can be distinguished separately. Their peculiarity is that the caps are represented by 8 geometric shapes that will complement and decorate any pattern.
- Giant set of markers will help your child to discover their creativity and create beautiful drawings. It is intended for children from 3 years old, it is made in China. The set includes 60 different markers and 5 special stencils.
- Caps Connect set of 10 markers includes all primary colors. The product caps are securely connected to each other, due to which the set is convenient to carry in a bag or briefcase. Markers are intended for children from 6 years old, produced in Malaysia.
- Metallic markers allow you to create real masterpieces, because the colors in this set shimmer and change shade depending on the viewing angle. Includes 5 markers in bronze, silver, purple, blue and green. Products are produced in the Czech Republic, suitable for children from 3 years old.
- Crayola Dynamic Duos Super Tips Set consists of 20 markers and two special stands. It is intended for children from 4 years old, manufactured in the USA.
Crayola also sells creative supplies such as crayons, wax crayons, bath kits, coloring pages, watercolors and finger paints, soap bubbles, a spray gun, a travel kit with a folding mat, and even a special projector for showing drawings.
Reviews
The majority of buyers speak positively about Crayola markers. They note such advantages of products as durability, excellent quality, bright saturated colors. Many people like the fact that felt-tip pens can be easily washed from any surface and skin of babies.
Parents do not have to worry about damaged clothes and furniture, and children can fully develop their creativity.
The rather high cost of markers, which may stop some buyers, is recognized by parents as quite justified, since Crayola markers retain their qualities for a long time and do not dry out even with an open cap.
See below for an overview of the various Crayola pen series.
