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How can I contain the Colourwhirls drawing area?

To keep your Crayola® Colourwhirls ™ art contained, try placing your drawing surface inside a cardboard box before letting it rip! The box will provide borders for the paper to help keep the toy and its colorful swirls on the paper.

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  • Crayola has 800,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space in the Lehigh Valley. The crayon manufacturing area is 54,000 square feet in the crayon packing area, and 34,000 square feet in the molding and labeling area. The Forks I facility, which houses the crayon manufacturing area, is 460,000 square feet of space.

  • The Marker Adapter for your Crayola® Colourwhirls™ is located inside the rip cord handle, so it may seem hidden. It comes packaged inside the handle and can be removed just by pulling on it


    Colourwhirls marker adapter. Marker adapter snaps into place behind the handle when not in use.

  • Below are pro-tips for cleaning the drawing board of your Crayola Ultimate Light Board, Multi-Color Light Board, Glow Board, and Glow Dome.
     
    •    Wipe the drawing surface with a damp cloth, damp paper towel, or disinfectant wipe.
    •    Dry thoroughly to remove any residue.
    •    Drawings left on the surface for an extended period of time may need a drop of liquid dish soap on a damp cloth to remove. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth or paper towel to remove any residue. Do not immerse the unit in water to clean.

  • Your Crayola markers may have dried out if left uncapped. Below are some suggestions to help revive them.


    1. Color-Change Doodle Markers:
      • Replace the cap for 72 hours (about 3 days) before attempting to use it again.
    2. Color Wonder Markers:
      • Not water-based and cannot be revived.
      • Try wiping the nib clean, cap the marker, and store with the tip down overnight if left uncapped briefly.
    3. Fine-Point and Ultra-Fine Point Doodle Markers:
      • Cannot be revived as they are permanent marker inks.
    4. Gel Markers:
      • Rub the marker back and forth on the drawing surface.
      • If still dry, replace the cap for 2-3 hours.
      • Alternatively, dip the tip in warm water for about 5 seconds, recap, and wait 24 hours before trying again.
    5. Non-Water-Based Markers:
      • These markers are permanent and cannot be revived.
    6. Take Note! Gel Pens:
      • Tap the tip against paper to engage and disengage the tip until writing comes back.
      • If unsuccessful, the pen may be empty even if some ink appears to be remaining.
    7. Water-Based Markers (Regular, Washable, Ultra-Clean, Dual-Ended Doodle, Washable No-Drip & Project Paint Brush Pens):
      • Dip the tip in warm water for about 5 seconds.
      • Recap the marker and wait 24 hours before using it again.

    Where can I find more information about Crayola Marker products and proper storage tips?

    • Learning a new technique can take practice, but we have some tips that can help. the harder and faster you pull the ripcord, the longer it will spin. Aim the marker tip close to the paper and keep the Crayola® Colourwhirls™ parallel to the surface before launching it for a more controlled and steady spin.


      Access a demo video and download instructions at www.crayola.com/colourwhirls

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