Box of Crayons
Colorful Crayon Creations
Did you know that the 64 pack of Crayola crayons has been around since 1958? The first Crayola crayons were created in 1903, and sold in packs of eight. Since then, the company has been creating new innovations in art for children and adults, as well as evolving with the times. In 1962, Crayola renamed it’s “Flesh” crayon “Peach”, in recognition of different skin colors in a multicultural world - a concept that the fashion industry is still catching up with.
The wax crayon is a popular symbol in all types of mediums. They have appeared as Halloween costumes, novelty balloons, hair accessories, and even night lights. The basic crayon box palette of red, yellow, blue and green, with occasional highlights (orange, purple, black or white) is also popular in art of every kind.
Do you have a favorite crayon color?
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Happiness is a box of 64! My favorite color was burnt sienna :)
ReplyDeleteI can't! Choose just one, that is. Mine would be burnt sienna and periwinkle. Together on the page, they sing!! Love the photos - I can smell a just-opened box of crayons right now!
ReplyDeleteMmm...who doesn't love the smell of good quality crayons? Remember crayon batik? Oh the joy these little things can bring!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color was the "Sky Magenta" pencil by Laurentien.