Crayon Maker Ages: 8+ Requires: 1 clear, colorless 60-watt candelabra light bulb, small base (not included) Requires adult supervision

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Encourages fun, creativity, and experimentation with color. The Challenging: Requires adult supervision In a Nutshell: Crayon maker turns crayon pieces into new swirled crayons

This wild crayon laboratory encourages kids to experiment with colors. View larger.

When melting crayon pieces in the metal melt tray, the safety-latch lid stays locked for safe fun. And the lid is clear so kids and adults can watch while the crayons melt -- a hypnotic pleasure.

When the crayons have melted down and blended together, a yellow lever on the side of the Crayon Maker tilts the tray to pour the melted crayons into the molds. With two compartments, the melt tray allows you to pour two new color designs at a time. With four crayon molds, that's two of each. When hardened, the flexible plastic mold frame easily snaps open to reveal newly formed crayons with exciting color combinations. With their new homemade crayons in hand, kids will be ready and psyched to color like never before!

Encourage Experimentation
Kids love to play and experiment, and when it comes to the Crayola Crayon Maker, it's all about the process. It's fun to choose different crayon colors and watch as they melt down into neat new swirled designs. By the time kids get to coloring, they can be even more proud of their work knowing they made the crayons too!

While the Crayon Maker is designed well for child safety, adult supervision is still necessary and requires a little patience. Thankfully, this is a toy that parents can actually enjoy along with their children.

What's in the Box
Crayon maker unit, 8 crayons, 2 crayon holders, melt tray, and pre-assembled mold and frame.

The crayon maker allows you to create new, swirled crayon colors. View larger.