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As a manufacturer of children's products, safety is our top priority at Crayola. Although our arts and crafts products are nontoxic, we do not recommend using them to make eyeliner, lipstick, or other makeup, and strongly discourage using them this way. Crayola art products were never intended to be used on the skin or face in this manner.
Makeup goes through specific and rigorous testing since it is intended to be used on the skin. Because they were never meant to be used as makeup, our colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint, and all art products have not been tested in the same way a makeup product is and should not be used as a cosmetic. Crayola art materials are not designed, tested, or approved for this purpose.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-CRAYOLA weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.
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Silly Putty is not intended for use as ear plugs. Known as a "solid liquid", it will not maintain a molded shape. It is composed of a silicone material that becomes softer when exposed to normal body temperature. In addition, changes in atmospheric pressure could force the material to flow deeper into the ear than intended, possibly making contact with the eardrum.
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We love new and exciting ways to use Crayola products! Eggs that have been decorated with our products are not recommended for consumption, since art materials are not food-grade.
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If your pet has ingested a Crayola or Silly Putty product, please contact a veterinarian for assistance. All Crayola and Silly Putty products have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and found to contain no known toxic substances in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. In addition, Crayola and Silly Putty art materials carry the Art and Creative Materials Institute's (ACMI) APPROVED PRODUCT (AP) seal, which indicates these products meet or exceed specific quality standards.
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The powdery deposit you may see on the surface of your Crayola product is called bloom. This occurs naturally and is perfectly safe.
Bloom appears on Crayola wax‑based products, such as crayons and colored pencils. It occurs when oil contained in the paraffin wax used in these products seeps to the surface and re‑crystallizes into a milky powder. You may also see this with sculptures made with Crayola Air‑Dry Clay as the product ages or is exposed to varying temperatures and humidity. Rest assured, this process is harmless, and the powdery substance and crystallization do not affect the quality or performance of the product. Remove by gently wiping away with a dry cloth.
If you have additional questions, we want to hear from you! Feel free to send us an email, call, or text us at 1‑800‑272‑9652 on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. Text charges may apply.
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In the Content and Resources area on this website, you’ll discover all kinds of materials to use in the classroom and home that infuse creativity across multiple topics and subject areas. From videos featuring our Celebrity Creators to downloadable Thinking Sheets, posters to print and easy activity starters, you’ll find it all—available all year long!