Crayons

Let the drawing and coloring begin with crayons from Overstock.com. Available in a world of colors and made of various materials, you can find crayons for all sorts of art projects. Countless schoolchildren learned to enjoy crayons at a young age, but the fun of crayons doesn't have to end with school.

The traditional paraffin wax crayons are available in all sorts of colors, in various styles and shapes. Bigger crayons are great for easy handling by younger artists. The color choices are enormous; in fact, some colors have been given names just because there was a crayon for it! Since their inception, these crayons have been non-toxic; add the fact that there are no sharp points, and these crayons become a safe choice for young artists.

Crayons don't all have to be made of paraffin wax, of course; there are crayons made of charcoal, chalk and different kinds of pastels. Conte crayons have been popular with French artists for centuries. Many artists can find uses for crayons in their next project. For subtle or lively colors, water-soluble crayons let you mix the colors and achieve whatever results you can imagine. China markers are a type of crayon made of hardened grease, long used for drawing on hard, glossy surfaces like porcelain or glass.

So whatever type of crayon you're looking for, check out Overstock.com. We have crayons and a wide variety of other art and craft supplies, as well as a wide selection of other home, classroom and office supplies. With our great selection and low shipping rate, you can afford to pick up all the tools you need for your next project.