Discover the magic between drawing and painting with the Crayola Crayon Pen. It keeps fingers clean, dries in seconds, and unleashes creativity. Last week, it arrived at our home, and my daughter Lotte was eager to dive in. The vibrant packaging alone is irresistible. As a parent and toy reviewer with years of testing kid-friendly crafts, I can confirm: we had endless fun, and it's a top pick for holiday wish lists!
Table of Contents
Lotte had to wait a bit longer—photos are essential for a thorough review like this. As someone who's tested countless toys, I prioritize quality images to help parents decide. After a good night's rest, we created our first masterpieces with this innovative crayon melter.
Simply put, it's a heated tool that melts crayons into liquid wax for smooth, paint-like drawing. The pen warms up, melts the crayon you insert, and lets you draw vibrant lines.
The kit includes everything you need:
Explore more Crayola crafts on Listi for endless inspiration.
Connect the pen to the transformer and plug it in. Place it in the holder to heat. A red light indicates heating; green means it's ready.
Meanwhile, select a crayon (remove the label if needed using the cutter). Break off a piece and insert it into the top to melt. Once green and melted, start creating. Tip: Hold upright to prevent drips.
It's thicker than a standard crayon, so it takes practice to handle comfortably—hold it vertically. You'll use more wax than expected, so stock up for large areas.
The standout feature? It creates raised, 3D effects as the warm wax builds texture on paper. It dries fast, allowing touch without mess—kids love feeling the relief!
Note: Switching colors mixes briefly; draw on scrap paper first for pure hues if needed.
We're giving away a Crayola Crayon Pen! Tell us below what artwork you'd create. Enter by November 28, 2018.
