Astoria | Beeswax Crayons | Set of 12
One of the main driving inspirations for the crayons was to make something that I felt completely okay with my small twins essentially nibbling in front of me while they drew.
I make these crayons one by one, with a mixture of waxes. The main ingredient (around 98%) is our South Island beeswax which we blend with a small amount of carnauba tree wax, raw cacao butter and specially formulated high pigment food dye. All ingredients are non-toxic, food-safe and sustainable.
Inspired by the block crayons at the children's Steiner playgroup we wanted to make something that made from NZ beeswax that would be a classic.
These are easy to draw with, and also add another layer of fun to play since they can be stacked, lined up domino style, the opportunities are endless when things are simpler in shape.
They can be used to create a range of marks, either used flat against the page on the slimmer sides or on an angle on the more pointed accurate edges and corners.
Keep your crayons safe from the sun and all together in one of our little handmade crayon wraps or a cotton bag. Perfect for taking on holidays, adventures, the car or just for safe-keeping.
After something a little smoother for smaller hands? Have a look at our Pebble Crayons.
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Now we lift our crayons gently
And put them down without a sound.
Not one will be forgotten,
None shall fall unto the ground.
All our colors have been sleeping
Dreaming dreams of rainbow light.
When with loving care we use them,
Then our hands will do things right.
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15g | W 3cm x H 4cm
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Some crayons look a lot darker on-screen than they do on paper. See the colour guide above for reference.
If your crayons arrive with a whitish hue or layer over them please don’t worry, this is called ‘bloom’ and it is an indication of the purity of the beeswax. It will come off with a gentle buff.
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Each piece is carefully handmade at home from start to finish, so slight variations in colour, shape, and size are part of what makes every item truly one of a kind.
Gift wrapping is included with all of our products.
One of the main driving inspirations for the crayons was to make something that I felt completely okay with my small twins essentially nibbling in front of me while they drew.
I make these crayons one by one, with a mixture of waxes. The main ingredient (around 98%) is our South Island beeswax which we blend with a small amount of carnauba tree wax, raw cacao butter and specially formulated high pigment food dye. All ingredients are non-toxic, food-safe and sustainable.
Inspired by the block crayons at the children's Steiner playgroup we wanted to make something that made from NZ beeswax that would be a classic.
These are easy to draw with, and also add another layer of fun to play since they can be stacked, lined up domino style, the opportunities are endless when things are simpler in shape.
They can be used to create a range of marks, either used flat against the page on the slimmer sides or on an angle on the more pointed accurate edges and corners.
Keep your crayons safe from the sun and all together in one of our little handmade crayon wraps or a cotton bag. Perfect for taking on holidays, adventures, the car or just for safe-keeping.
After something a little smoother for smaller hands? Have a look at our Pebble Crayons.
-
Now we lift our crayons gently
And put them down without a sound.
Not one will be forgotten,
None shall fall unto the ground.
All our colors have been sleeping
Dreaming dreams of rainbow light.
When with loving care we use them,
Then our hands will do things right.
-
15g | W 3cm x H 4cm
-
Some crayons look a lot darker on-screen than they do on paper. See the colour guide above for reference.
If your crayons arrive with a whitish hue or layer over them please don’t worry, this is called ‘bloom’ and it is an indication of the purity of the beeswax. It will come off with a gentle buff.
-
Each piece is carefully handmade at home from start to finish, so slight variations in colour, shape, and size are part of what makes every item truly one of a kind.
Gift wrapping is included with all of our products.
One of the main driving inspirations for the crayons was to make something that I felt completely okay with my small twins essentially nibbling in front of me while they drew.
I make these crayons one by one, with a mixture of waxes. The main ingredient (around 98%) is our South Island beeswax which we blend with a small amount of carnauba tree wax, raw cacao butter and specially formulated high pigment food dye. All ingredients are non-toxic, food-safe and sustainable.
Inspired by the block crayons at the children's Steiner playgroup we wanted to make something that made from NZ beeswax that would be a classic.
These are easy to draw with, and also add another layer of fun to play since they can be stacked, lined up domino style, the opportunities are endless when things are simpler in shape.
They can be used to create a range of marks, either used flat against the page on the slimmer sides or on an angle on the more pointed accurate edges and corners.
Keep your crayons safe from the sun and all together in one of our little handmade crayon wraps or a cotton bag. Perfect for taking on holidays, adventures, the car or just for safe-keeping.
After something a little smoother for smaller hands? Have a look at our Pebble Crayons.
-
Now we lift our crayons gently
And put them down without a sound.
Not one will be forgotten,
None shall fall unto the ground.
All our colors have been sleeping
Dreaming dreams of rainbow light.
When with loving care we use them,
Then our hands will do things right.
-
15g | W 3cm x H 4cm
-
Some crayons look a lot darker on-screen than they do on paper. See the colour guide above for reference.
If your crayons arrive with a whitish hue or layer over them please don’t worry, this is called ‘bloom’ and it is an indication of the purity of the beeswax. It will come off with a gentle buff.
-
Each piece is carefully handmade at home from start to finish, so slight variations in colour, shape, and size are part of what makes every item truly one of a kind.
Gift wrapping is included with all of our products.
Our crayons are made with a mixture of ingredients:
- South Island beeswax that has been sterilised and purified to remove any honey residues. It is 100% natural and is antibacterial as well as antifungal.
- Raw organic cacao butter, the same type we use to cook with, so it certainly is food grade!
- A small amount of carnauba wax (from the carnauba tree), which we add to make the crayons strong but also smoother running so that the crayons don’t ‘judder’ along the page, or stick to children’s hands. Carnauba wax is used to make things like M&M’s shine, and it’s also used as a protective coating on many fruits like apples.
- Our high pigment oil-based specially formulated food dyes, made in Australia in a HACCP and FDA-approved facility.
Please note that while our crayons are designed with safety in mind, they are not intended for consumption and should be kept out of reach of very young children, as small pieces may pose a choking hazard. We've taken great care to make them as safe as possible for you and your little ones, but supervision is always recommended. And just a gentle reminder - please don’t eat them! We know the brown one looks a lot like chocolate, but it's definitely not a snack.
