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The wife of the founder of our company, Alice (Stead) Binney, coined the name CRAYOLA Crayons. The name comes from "craie", the French word for chalk, and "ola" from oleaginous. This has been our trademark name since 1903 when our company was founded and remains one of the most important pieces of our heritage. The first box of Crayola Crayons was produced in 1903 as an 8 count box. It sold for a nickel and contained the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown and black.
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It is difficult to provide an exact shelf life for Crayola products because it depends on how and where they have been stored. Our products are generally tested on the basis of how they are used, rather than how long they have remained unused. We stand behind the Crayola brand name and will work to take care of any quality issue you may encounter.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 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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Crayola® and Silly Putty® brand products are sold through a network of distributors and retail stores. Many retailers in your local area carry a variety of our products such as toy stores, superstores and drug stores.
USAYou can find Crayola products at various retail stores, including Target, Walmart, Staples, CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Michaels, Albertsons, Shopko, Meijers and Blick Art Supplies. The Crayola.com "Where to Buy" product locator can help you find local and online retailers. Our website is updated often with new products and participating retailers. Please check back again if a product or participating retailer isn’t shown.Visit The Crayola Store, located at our Crayola Experience™ attractions, where you can explore the world’s largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs. Find a location near you by visiting CrayolaExperience.com.CANADACheck for Crayola products at: Toys R Us, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Michaels, Staples Business Depot, Rexall/Pharma Plus, or Loblaws/Real Canadian Superstore. You can also purchase online at Crayola.ca.ALL OTHER LOCATIONSFor information on where to buy Crayola products outside the USA and Canada, please check our FAQ to contact the Crayola representative in your country. -
According to Merriam-Webster, the proper pronunciation of crayon is in two syllables: krā-än. However, variations in pronunciation may occur due to individual and regional dialects. It's important to note that "crayon" is a generic term, while Crayola® is our company name and a registered trademark brand.
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Crayola® did not invent the crayon. The "modern" crayon originated in Europe, initially made from a mixture of charcoal and oil, later replaced by powdered pigments. Wax was later substituted for oil, making the sticks sturdier and easier to handle.
In 1902, Crayola Crayons were invented by Binney & Smith and first offered for sale in 1903. The trade name "Crayola" was coined by Mrs. Edwin Binney, combining "craie" (French for chalk stick) and "oleaginous" (oily).
Crayola manufactures over 3 billion crayons each year, primarily made from paraffin wax and color pigment. Learn more about Crayola's colorful history on Crayola's history page.
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Customized and personalized Crayola® My Way products are no longer available on Crayola.com. The Crayola Store, located at our Crayola Experience™ attractions, offers the Pick Your Pack Wall where you can create your own custom assortment of your favorite Crayola Crayon colors. Click here to find the location nearest you!