plastic crayonsPosted by shrisha sharma on December 15th, 2020 The word crayon is generally identified with the regular plastic crayons of the contemporary English-speaking world, such as those readily available for use by children. These crayons are usually about 89 mm (3.5 inches ) in length and are mostly made of paraffin wax. To achieve the correct temperature at which a usable wax substance can be dyed, paraffin wax is heated and cooled and then manufactured and shipped around the world for use. Plastic crayons are non poisonous. They can be deleted and sharpened. Bright colours, not smudging. Hexagonal for stronger grip. They are tough and do not break in ordinary use, so young artists are highly recommended.It is alleged that contemporary crayons originated in Europe, where some of the first cylinder shaped crayons were made of charcoal and oil. Pastels are an art medium with modern pencil roots and date back to Leonardo da Vinci in 1495. Conté crayons are a hybrid between a pastel and a conventional crayon from Paris, used as a drawing crayon for artists since the late 1790s. Like it? Share it! More by this author |