Stockmar

Stockmar coloured pencils meet highest standards in terms of colour selection, materials and processing. They are produced by using the most modern requirements of health safety, environmental friendliness and sustainability in production.

Stockmar coloured pencils are distinguished by exceptionally luminous colours with a high proportion of pigment, a unique colour coordination system and a soft and powerful application of colour.

This assortment includes superior quality luminous colours based on the extended Goethe Colour Circle. When used together they blend beautifully.

Each pencil has an extra thick lead (6.25mm diameter) in an easy-to-hold triangular shaped pencil (10mm diameter)

They are easy to sharpen and they can be sharpened with any large holed pencil sharpener.

The pencil is made using untreated lime tree wood from sustainable forestry and FSC-certified timber

In Steiner education the triangular grip pencil introduces the pencil grip to the child. It encourages holding the pencil in a relaxed and correct manner. This is important at the stage they begin to formally learn to write. Its thick rounded triangular shaft is designed to help the child develop the perfect pencil grip.

In summary the exploration and introduction of writing and drawing to the child follows the developmental readiness of the child:

First the Stockmar Block Crayons are used to explore colour and form on paper

Next the Stockmar Stick Crayons are introduced to add more direction to the form

Followed by the Triangular Pencil when the child begins to learn to write with its thick rounded triangular shaft designed to develop the perfect pencil grip

Then the Hexagonal Pencil which is an artist quality pencil suitable for children and adults

And finally the Fountain Pen for the speed and pure flow of clear precise writing skills.

Colours included in the 12+1 Tin are:

01 carmine red; 03 orange; 06 yellow green; 07 green ;09 blue; 10 ultramarine; 11 blue violet; 13 rust; 15 black; 24 pink; 42 magenta; 44 mid yellow; and a graphite pencil B

Stockmar coloured pencils meet highest standards in terms of colour selection, materials and processing.  They are produced by using the most modern requirements of health safety, environmental friendliness and sustainability in production.

Stockmar coloured pencils are distinguished by exceptionally luminous colours with a high proportion of pigment, a unique colour coordination system and a soft and powerful application of colour.

This assortment includes superior quality luminous colours based on the extended Goethe Colour Circle.  When used together they blend beautifully.

Each pencil has an extra thick lead (6.25mm diameter) in an easy-to-hold triangular shaped pencil (10mm diameter)

They are easy to sharpen and they can be sharpened with any large holed pencil sharpener.

The pencil is made using untreated lime tree wood from sustainable forestry and FSC-certified timber.  Also AP certified non-toxic.

colour: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 03 orange | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 06 yellow green | 07 green | 09 blue | 10 ultramarine | 11 blue violet | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 14 yellow brown | 15 black | 24 pink | 25 gold | 26 silver | 42 magenta + 1 graphite

An aside:

In Steiner education the triangular grip pencil introduces the pencil grip to the child.  It encourages holding the pencil in a relaxed and correct manner.  This is important at the stage they begin to formally learn to write.  Its thick rounded triangular shaft is designed to help the child develop the perfect pencil grip.

In summary the exploration and introduction of writing and drawing to the child follows the developmental readiness of the child:

First the Stockmar Block Crayons are used to explore colour and form on paper

Next the Stockmar Stick Crayons are introduced to add more direction to the form

Followed by the Triangular Pencil when the child begins to learn to write with its thick rounded triangular shaft designed to develop the perfect pencil grip

Then the Hexagonal Pencil which is an artist quality pencil suitable for children and adults

And finally the Fountain Pen for the speed and pure flow of clear precise writing skills.

The Wax Blocks, which are made from the same materials and in identical colours to the Stockmar Wax Crayons, have outstanding drawing properties and appeal to the senses. Their size and flat shape mean they sit well in the hand and are specially suited for small children. What's more, children can shade in colourful areas easily, and arrive at interesting effects. For example, by dragging the long edge of the block in a wave-like fashion across the paper. From the very first 'pencil', Stockmar's assortment of unbreakable Wax Blocks grows as you grow. And so too, do the artistic possibilities.

Please note: 8 and 16 block sets come with a metal scraper. The 12 block set does not.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white

Made in Germany.

The Wax Blocks, which are made from the same materials and in identical colours to the Stockmar Wax Crayons, have outstanding drawing properties and appeal to the senses.  Their size and flat shape mean they sit well in the hand and are specially suited for small children.  What's more, children can shade in colourful areas easily, and arrive at interesting effects.  For example, by dragging the long edge of the block in a wave-like fashion across the paper.  From the very first 'pencil', Stockmar's assortment of unbreakable Wax Blocks grows as you grow.  And so too, do the artistic possibilities.

Please note: 8 and 16 block sets come with a metal scraper.  The 12 block set does not.

16 block set colours include:

01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 11 blue violet ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 14 yellow brown ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white

Made in Germany.

The Wax Blocks, which are made from the same materials and in identical colours to the Stockmar Wax Crayons, have outstanding drawing properties and appeal to the senses. Their size and flat shape mean they sit well in the hand and are specially suited for small children. What's more, children can shade in colourful areas easily, and arrive at interesting effects. For example, by dragging the long edge of the block in a wave-like fashion across the paper. From the very first 'pencil', Stockmar's assortment of unbreakable Wax Blocks grows as you grow. And so too, do the artistic possibilities.

Colour (and Stockmar colour codes) included are 1 of each of the following colours:

01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 07 green ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 red violet

Please note: 8 and 16 block sets come with a metal scraper. The 12 block set does not.

Made in Germany.

Made in Germany.

Made in Germany.

The popularity of Stockmar Wax Crayons & Blocks is no surprise. They meet high educational, aesthetic, and artistic demands. Elegant design with an attractive packaging and pleasing fragrance, Stockmar Wax Crayons appeal to the child's sense. How the colours shine, and how versatile they are! Whether drawing, painting, generously applying, layering, scraping, or melting colours, Stockmar Wax Crayons promise years of pure drawing pleasure. Outstanding drawing properties (no crumbling, sticking, smudging, etc.) non-toxic and a sound concept for art education are what make Stockmar Wax Crayons so popular.

The Wax Blocks, which are made from the same materials and available in identical colours to the crayons, have outstanding drawing properties and appeal to the senses. Their size and flat shape mean that they sit well in the hand and are specially suited for small children. What is more, children can shade in colourful areas easily, and arrive at interesting effects. For example, by dragging the long edge of the block in a wave-like fashion across the paper. Stockmar's unbreakable wax blocks assortment grows as you grow, and so too the artistic possibilities.

Colours: 01 carmine red; 03 orange; 05 lemon yellow; 07 green; 09 blue; 11 blue violet; 13 rust; 15 black.

Comes in a tin case, 8 blocks and 8 crayons in same colours, with scraper.

Made in Germany by Stockmar.

This Stockmar sharpener is suitable for safe sharpening both thick and thin (colour) pencils with a triangular and hexagonal shape.

The metal grinder, for extra strength, is recessed into the lid and is completely sealable.  The metal grinder includes two steel blades designed exclusively for Stockmar.

The honeycomb-shaped tray is manufactured from FSC certified lime wood.

The steel blades are very easy to change by means of an easily accessible screw.

Made in Germany.

A hexagonal, soft graphite pencil (B Grade) for a comfortable grip for  for adults who prefer a smooth writing pencil.

The hexagonal grip encourages a stable and proper habit for positioning and grip with the pencil.  They are also a little larger diameter than regular pencils.

Unlacquered, super smooth and gently rounded wood feels lovely in the hand.

Dimensions: Pencil diameter is 9.9 mm (0.39 inch).  Lead diameter 6.25 mm (0.25 inch).  Pencil length is 175 mm.

Made in Taiwan by Stockmar.

A triangular, soft graphite pencil (B Grade) for the first exercises in handwriting, or for adults who prefer a smooth writing pencil.

The triangular grip encourages a stable and proper habit for positioning and grip with the pencil.  They are also a little larger diameter than regular pencils.

Unlacquered, super smooth and gently rounded wood feels lovely in the hand.

Dimensions: Pencil diameter is 10 mm (0.39 inch).  Lead diameter 6.25 mm (0.25 inch).  Pencil length is 175 mm.

Price is for single pencil.

Made in Taiwan by Stockmar.

Experiencing art through all the senses - this is what children achieve with Stockmar Modelling Beeswax. With its pleasant beeswax scent and perfectly clean handling, it is an ideal material for modelling. Scent, colour and consistency work together when molding.

The warmth of the hands melts the wax and makes it malleable and when the wax hardens, the luminosity and fine brilliance remain. The little works of art maintain their beauty and charm and can be reshaped again and again. The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar Modelling Beeswax unique and unmatched. Stockmar Modelling Beeswax line comes in 15 luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of colours".

Each sheet is 100x40x6 mm, 15 colours available.

colours: 00 ivory | 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 03 orange | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 06 yellow green | 07 green | 09 blue | 10 light blue | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 15 black | 24 pink | 27 beeswax colour

Made in Germany.

Luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of Colour".

With its pleasant beeswax scent and clean handling, Stockmar modelling wax is an ideal material for modelling. It contains beeswax as a main ingredient.

The warmth of hands working the wax can be enough to warm the wax to make it more malleable, but a good tip is to ahead of time put the modelling wax in a plastic bag and sit it in a bowl of warm water to soften it up a little before giving it to young children to work on. Other suggestions are to let it sit on a warm windowsill in the sunlight for a little while to heat it just a little.

It can be nice to tell children a little story while they keep it cupped in their hands or next to their skin under their shirts to warm it, or while they are doing the initial work on softening the wax in their own hands. Then once they have worked it over a bit and made it more malleable, they can dig into creating forms. Some teachers or parents choose to make the wax into a little ball for their children initially, while it can also be satisfying for a child to work the flat rectangular sheet into a ball shape themselves.

Little works of art maintain their beauty and charm and can be reshaped again and again. After this initial working from flat sheet form that the beeswax initially comes in, it can be nice to keep wax being re-used in ball shape for new modelling.

We find a rustic wooden platter to be a nice place to keep the beeswax in between sessions.

Note: Some teachers prefer to use only or mainly the beeswax coloured modelling wax for younger years especially. The idea being that the beeswax colour, rather than using brightly coloured beeswax sheets, allows one to focus soley on form, leaving explorations of colour to the realm of watercolours. In this case, we also sell beeswax coloured sheets.

The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar Modelling Beeswax an essential material for young children to work with.

12 sheets in a cardboard box. Each sheet is 10 cm long x 4 cm wide x 0.6 cm thick.

Colours: 00 ivory ¦ 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 light blue ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 24 pink

Made in Germany.

Luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of Colour".

With its pleasant beeswax scent and clean handling, Stockmar modelling wax is an ideal material for modelling. It contains beeswax as a main ingredient.

The warmth of hands working the wax can be enough to warm the wax to make it more malleable, but a good tip is to ahead of time put the modelling wax in a plastic bag and sit it in a bowl of warm water to soften it up a little before giving it to young children to work on. Other suggestions are to let it sit on a warm windowsill in the sunlight for a little while to heat it just a little.

It can be nice to tell children a little story while they keep it cupped in their hands or next to their skin under their shirts to warm it, or while they are doing the initial work on softening the wax in their own hands. Then once they have worked it over a bit and made it more malleable, they can dig into creating forms. Some teachers or parents choose to make the wax into a little ball for their children initially, while it can also be satisfying for a child to work the flat rectangular sheet into a ball shape themselves.

Little works of art maintain their beauty and charm and can be reshaped again and again. After this initial working from flat sheet form that the beeswax initially comes in, it can be nice to keep wax being re-used in ball shape for new modelling.

We find a rustic wooden platter to be a nice place to keep the beeswax in between sessions.

Note: Some teachers prefer to use only or mainly the beeswax coloured modelling wax for younger years especially. The idea being that the beeswax colour, rather than using brightly coloured beeswax sheets, allows one to focus soley on form, leaving explorations of colour to the realm of watercolours. In this case, we also sell beeswax coloured sheets.

The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar Modelling Beeswax an essential material for young children to work with.

12 sheets in a cardboard box. Each sheet is 10 cm long x 4 cm wide x 0.6 cm thick.

Colours: 00 ivory ¦ 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 light blue ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 24 pink ¦ 27 beeswax colour

Made in Germany.

Luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of Colour".

With its pleasant beeswax scent and clean handling, Stockmar modelling wax is an ideal material for modelling. It contains beeswax as a main ingredient.

The warmth of hands working the wax can be enough to warm the wax to make it more malleable, but a good tip is to ahead of time put the modelling wax in a plastic bag and sit it in a bowl of warm water to soften it up a little before giving it to young children to work on. Other suggestions are to let it sit on a warm windowsill in the sunlight for a little while to heat it just a little.

It can be nice to tell children a little story while they keep it cupped in their hands or next to their skin under their shirts to warm it, or while they are doing the initial work on softening the wax in their own hands. Then once they have worked it over a bit and made it more malleable, they can dig into creating forms. Some teachers or parents choose to make the wax into a little ball for their children initially, while it can also be satisfying for a child to work the flat rectangular sheet into a ball shape themselves.

Little works of art maintain their beauty and charm and can be reshaped again and again. After this initial working from flat sheet form that the beeswax initially comes in, it can be nice to keep wax being re-used in ball shape for new modelling.

We find a rustic wooden platter to be a nice place to keep the beeswax in between sessions.

Note: Some teachers prefer to use only or mainly the beeswax coloured modelling wax for younger years especially. The idea being that the beeswax colour, rather than using brightly coloured beeswax sheets, allows one to focus soley on form, leaving explorations of colour to the realm of watercolours. In this case, we also sell beeswax coloured sheets.

The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar Modelling Beeswax an essential material for young children to work with.

6 sheets in a cardboard box. Each sheet is 10 cm long x 4 cm wide x 0.6 cm thick.

Colours: 00 ivory ¦ 01 carmine red ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 13 rust

Made in Germany.

Stockmar opaque colours in individual paint pans, sold individually, for when you have used up one of the pots in your Stockmar tin of paints, and need a replacement.

Artist's quality standards.

The artistically shaped box and classic metal design, contains 12 colour tabs. A pleasing and easy-to-use robust metal tin opens and closes securely and stands up to time. Each individual paint puck can easily be taken out for quick replacements as it gets used over time (replacements can be special ordered with ~1 week delivery time). The Stockmar mixing palette (that is, the white metal piece included in the tin) is not attached to the box, so you can put it down wherever is most convenient for your work - and of course it will be easier to clean than a painting box lid that is being used as a palette, as oft ends up being the case otherwise. In addition, your Stockmar box of Opaque colours contains a tube of Opaque white and a top quality Cat's Tongue Brush that holds its shape, made of Ponex synthetic hair and produced for Stockmar by the tradition-conscious German brush manufacturer Zahn.

Everything has been considered in this smart design and quality paint tin!

Tasha Tudor, the children's literature illustrator and naturalist, was herself a fan of having a simple tin of paints open on the table, easily accessible to paint. Mixing watercolours, and beginning with just one colour at a time, and then slowly introducing colour mixing is what is most recommended for the kindergarten and younger primary grades in a traditional Waldorf education; however, we quite like this offering from Stockmar for the middle and older elementary grades, as well as for travel and painting outdoors. Also, if one finds themselves without enough time to mix concentrated watercolour paints with water and portion into jars or bowls for painting, this also offers a nice and easy, yet alternative that does not sacrifice in quality.

Like all of Stockmar paints and colours, there is a reliance on Goethe's colour circle, but here in an extended version. The three basic or primary colours form a triangle; between them are the secondary colours, formed by mixing the adjacent primaries - green from yellow and blue, orange from yellow and red, and violet from red and blue. The colours opposite to one another are complementary colours in which forms the widest possible contrast.
If we now mix the primary with the secondary colours, we arrive at an extension of the colour circle. For example, we can mix red and violet to make red-violet, or yellow and orange to make yellow-orange. In order to enhance the range of colours, and to obtain a variety from mixing them, the Stockmar box of Opaque colours includes two tones of each basic colour: Lemon Yellow, Golden Yellow, Carmine Red, Vermilion, Ultramarine, and Prussian Blue.

The Stockmar colours are delicately balanced with one another, and when mixed will yield harmonious shades of colours.

Like all Stockmar's colour materials, these Opaque colours have a unique luminosity. This is due to the fact that the concentration of the colour pigments in our Opaque colours is particularly intense. As a result the colours are richer, and remain powerful even when heavily diluted. Stockmar Opaque colours are suitable for various different painting techniques; classic opaque painting (over painting), classic watercolour painting, lazure painting or techniques based on a mixture of approaches.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 04 gold yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 purple ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 18 prussian blue ¦ 33 orange ¦ 36 sap green

30mm diameter.

Made in Italy.

A Stockmar tube of opaque white paint.  This is the same tube that comes included in the Stockmar tin of paints.  If you have used it all up, you may like a replacement, or you might like it for mixing with the Stockmar little bottles of paint.

The opaque white mixed into the regular Stockmar watercolour colours adds some opacity to the colour on paper.

Artist's quality standards.

7.5 ml.

Made in Italy.

Stockmar Watercolour Paints make their mark with their excellent 'scumbling' properties, natural transparency and lightfastness.  The colour range follows the extended version of Goethe's "Theory of colours".  Each tone has been adjusted so that it can be mixed well with the others.  Harmonious intermediate gradations and boundary-less colour blending are also possible when using the wet-on-wet technique.

Stockmar Watercolour Paints have been tried and tested in art education, at school and kindergarten. These non-toxic paints are long-lasting and remain completely water soluble when dry.

Made from gum arabic and the finest light-resistant colour pigments.  All intermediate shades can be achieved without losing any brilliance or intensity.  Mixed with white, the watercolours can be used for more opaque, non-transparent painting.

Set of 6 x 20 ml/1.7 fl. oz. each

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 18 prussian blue

Made in Germany.

Stockmar watercolour paint supplementary colours set.

Stockmar Watercolour Paints make their mark with their excellent scumbling properties, natural transparency and lightfastness. The colour range follows the extended version of Goethe's "Theory of Colours". Each tone has been adjusted so that it can be mixed well with the others. Harmonious intermediate gradations and boundary-less colour blending are also possible when using the wet-on-wet technique. Stockmar Watercolour Paints have been tried and tested in art education, at school and kindergarten. These non-toxic paints are long-lasting and remain completely water soluble when dry.

Made from gum arabic and the finest light-resistant colour pigments. All intermediate shades can be achieved without losing any brilliance or intensity. Mixed with Stockmar's 'opaque white' (sold separately), the watercolours can be used for non-transparent painting.

Colours: 08 blue green ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white ¦ 31 indigo

Set of 6 x 20 ml (1.7 fl. oz.) each. Paint is in PE plastic bottles.

Made in Germany.

The Stockmar 'Painting & Drawing gift set' is bound to delight those who love to both paint and draw.  The opaque colours and the coloured pencils by Stockmar boast a unique vibrancy and perfectly coordinated colour ranges.  The Stockmar drawing pad provides the ideal surface for drawing with coloured pencils, painting with opaque colours, or applying blending techniques.

The 'Painting & Drawing' gift set by Stockmar is available worldwide with either triangular or hexagonal pencils.  Here it is for sale with triangular pencils in this set.

A beautiful gift set for artists of any level. 

Includes:
~ a set of 12 Stockmar Opaque Watercolour Paints + opaque white tube + paint brush + mixing palette
~ a tin of 18 Triangular Coloured plus 1 Graphite Artist Quality Drawing Pencils
~ a 50 sheet 120gsm Drawing Pad,18.7 x 25.3 cm (7.36 x 9.96 inches)

Made in Germany.

A Stockmar set of 12 opaque colours in individual paint pans, set in a tin with a mixing palette, a cat's tongue paintbrush and tube of opaque white paint.

Artist's quality standards.

The artistically shaped box and classic metal design, contains 12 colour tabs. A pleasing and easy-to-use robust metal tin opens and closes securely and stands up to time. Each individual paint puck can easily be taken out for quick replacements as it gets used over time (replacements can be special ordered with ~1 week delivery time). The Stockmar mixing palette (that is, the white metal piece included in the tin) is not attached to the box, so you can put it down wherever is most convenient for your work - and of course it will be easier to clean than a painting box lid that is being used as a palette, as oft ends up being the case otherwise. In addition, your Stockmar box of Opaque colours contains a tube of Opaque white and a top quality Cat's Tongue Brush that holds its shape, made of Ponex synthetic hair and produced for Stockmar by the tradition-conscious German brush manufacturer Zahn.

Everything has been considered in this smart design and quality paint tin!

Tasha Tudor, the children's literature illustrator and naturalist, was herself a fan of having a simple tin of paints open on the table, easily accessible to paint. Mixing watercolours, and beginning with just one colour at a time, and then slowly introducing colour mixing is what is most recommended for the kindergarten and younger primary grades in a traditional Waldorf education; however, we quite like this offering from Stockmar for the middle and older elementary grades, as well as for travel and painting outdoors. Also, if one finds themselves without enough time to mix concentrated watercolour paints with water and portion into jars or bowls for painting, this also offers a nice and easy, yet alternative that does not sacrifice in quality.

Like all of Stockmar paints and colours, there is a reliance on Goethe's colour circle, but here in an extended version. The three basic or primary colours form a triangle; between them are the secondary colours, formed by mixing the adjacent primaries - green from yellow and blue, orange from yellow and red, and violet from red and blue. The colours opposite to one another are complementary colours in which forms the widest possible contrast.
If we now mix the primary with the secondary colours, we arrive at an extension of the colour circle. For example, we can mix red and violet to make red-violet, or yellow and orange to make yellow-orange. In order to enhance the range of colours, and to obtain a variety from mixing them, the Stockmar box of Opaque colours includes two tones of each basic colour: Lemon Yellow, Golden Yellow, Carmine Red, Vermilion, Ultramarine, and Prussian Blue.

The Stockmar colours are delicately balanced with one another, and when mixed will yield harmonious shades of colours.

Like all Stockmar's colour materials, these Opaque colours have a unique luminosity. This is due to the fact that the concentration of the colour pigments in our Opaque colours is particularly intense. As a result the colours are richer, and remain powerful even when heavily diluted. Stockmar Opaque colours are suitable for various different painting techniques; classic opaque painting (over painting), classic watercolour painting, lazure painting or techniques based on a mixture of approaches.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 04 gold yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 purple ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 18 prussian blue ¦ 33 orange ¦ 36 sap green

Made in Germany.

STOCKMAR is turning 100 and you can join the celebration.  The Rainbow Edition is a truly special gift.  This exclusive case contains 6 vividly-colored rainbow wax crayons and two shimmering gold and silver block crayons for endless creative inspiration.

The image of the “horse and rider” on our packaging has been inextricably linked with STOCKMAR’s wax crayons for generations of children.  This 100th anniversary edition has a newly reimagined version.

Contents:

• 6 stick crayons, length: 3.3 inches, diameter: 0.47 inch (83 mm, 12 mm).
• 2 block crayons each 1.6 x 0.91 x 0.47 inches (41 x 23 x 12 mm)
• tin case

Colours: 01 carmine red | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow green | 10 ultramarine | 12 red violet | 25 gold | 26 silver

Made in Germany.

These unlacquered pencils with four colours in one feature a large, hexagonal shape to help encourage a good grip. They are a fun way to write and draw in multi-colour. The extra thick lead cores are extremely break resistant, water resistant, wear longer than standard coloured pencils and require less frequent sharpening.

Length: 17.5 cm (6.89 inches); width: 1 cm (0.39 inch) unlacquered. Actual lead diameter 6.25mm.

Contains colours: red, blue, green and yellow.

Unlacquered wood.

Made in Taiwan by Stockmar.

Plastic scraper for artistic effects with Stockmar stick and block crayons.

The scraper is included in the metal tin sets of Stockmar, but if you have purchased crayons individually, or in the cardboard box, or lost your scraper or could use an extra, here is the scraper available sold separately.

Made in Germany.

Usually in education circles, everyone has heard of Stockmar Wax Crayons. It is no surprise. They meet the highest educational, aesthetic and artistic demands. Elegant design with an attractive packaging and pleasant fragrance, Stockmar Wax Crayons appeal to the child's senses. How the colours shine and how versatile they are! Whether drawing, painting, generously applying, layering, scraping, and melting colours, Stockmar Wax Crayons promise years of pure drawing pleasure. Outstanding drawing properties (no crumbling, sticking, smudging etc) non-toxic and a sound concept for art education are what make Stockmar Wax Crayons top of the list.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white

Cardboard box, 12 crayons. Individual Crayon Length: 83 mm; diameter 12 mm. 12 colours assorted.

Made in Germany.

Everyone has heard of Stockmar Wax Crayons. It is no surprise. They meet the highest educational, aesthetic, and artistic demands. Elegant design with an attractive shape and pleasant fragrance, Stockmar Wax Crayons appeal to the child's senses. How the colours shine and how versatile they are! Whether drawing, painting, generously applying, layering, scraping, and melting colours, Stockmar Wax Crayons promise years of pure drawing pleasure. Outstanding drawing properties (no crumbling, sticking, smudging, etc.), non-toxic, and a sound concept for art education are what make Stockmar Wax Crayons top of the list.

Note: 8 and 16 crayon sets come with a metal scraper.  12 crayon set does not.

Made in Germany.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 11 blue violet ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 14 yellow brown ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white

Everyone has heard of Stockmar Wax Crayons. It is no surprise. They meet the highest educational, aesthetic and artistic demands. Elegant design with an attractive packaging and pleasant fragrance, Stockmar Wax Crayons appeal to the child's senses. How the colours shine and how versatile they are! Whether drawing, painting, generously applying, layering, scraping, and melting colours, Stockmar Wax Crayons promise years of pure drawing pleasure. Outstanding drawing properties (no crumbling, sticking, smudging etc) non-toxic and a sound concept for art education are what make Stockmar Wax Crayons top of the list.

Comes in a tin case. 8 crayons, each with length: 83 mm, diam. 12 mm.  Comes with 1 plastic 'scraper'.

Colours: 25 gold ¦ 26 silver ¦ 34 pearl pink ¦ 42 magenta ¦ 43 flame red ¦ 44 mid yellow ¦ 45 leaf green ¦ 47 indigo

Made in Germany.

Everyone has heard of Stockmar Wax Crayons.  It is no surprise.  They meet the highest educational, aesthetic and artistic demands.  Elegant design with an attractive packaging and pleasant fragrance, Stockmar Wax Crayons appeal to the child's senses. How the colours shine and how versatile they are! Whether drawing, painting, generously applying, layering, scraping, and melting colours, Stockmar Wax Crayons promise years of pure drawing pleasure.  Outstanding drawing properties (no crumbling, sticking, smudging etc) non-toxic and a sound concept for art education are what make Stockmar Wax Crayons top of the list.

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 07 green ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 12 red violet

Tin case, 8 crayons, length: 83 mm, diam. 12 mm, with scrapers, 8 colours assorted, Waldorf assortment

Made in Germany.

Sticky wax is perfect for affixing candles and wax ornaments to wood, metal, porcelain and glass. Sold by the individual roll. One roll is enough for approx. 12-15 medium sized candles.

Can be used with decorating wax if wanting attach decorating wax to a wood splint box for example, or any other wood, styrofoam, metal, porcelain, or glass surface.

6.5 grams per one individual roll.  Sold as a single roll.

Made in Germany.

Stockmar Decorative Wax Sheets are ideal for making special treasures and gifts out of boxes, picture frames, cans, glass and, of course, candles. Each sheet is 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick and is available in 18 light-fast colours.

Decorative Wax Sheets can be cut, kneaded, and shaped in many ways.  They stick well on most surfaces. Paraffin candles should be rubbed clean before decorating. 

Cardboard box, 12 sheets each 200 x 100 x 0.9 mm (7.87 x 3.94 x 0.04 inches).

Colours: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 03 orange | 04 golden yellow | 07 green | 09 blue | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 15 black | 24 pink | 25 gold | 26 silver

Stockmar Decorative Wax Sheets are ideal for making special treasures and gifts out of boxes, picture frames, cans, glass and, of course, candles. Each sheet is 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick and is available in 18 light-fast colours.

Decorative Wax Sheets can be cut, kneaded, and shaped in many ways.  They stick well on most surfaces. Paraffin candles should be rubbed clean before decorating. 

Cardboard box, 18 sheets each 200 x 100 x 0.9 mm (7.87 x 3.94 x 0.04 inches).

Colours: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 03 orange | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 06 yellow green | 07 green | 09 blue | 10 light blue | 11 blue violet | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 14 yellow brown | 15 black | 16 white | 24 pink | 25 gold | 26 silver

Luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of Colour".

Stockmar decorating wax is an ideal material for decorating, and its other usefulness can be for modelling for very young children who would otherwise find the modelling wax too difficult to work.

The sheets can be re-shaped and used again and again.

Wonderful decorative candles or other objects like cans, picture frames and boxes can be made using the Stockmar Decorative Wax Sheets.  They are just ~1 mm thick and come in beautiful, light-fast, colour pigments.  The sheets can be cut, kneaded and shaped and stick well on surfaces.  Paraffin candles should be rubbed clean beforehand. A candle or chip wood box, decorated with wax sheets, makes for a beautiful gift.

We find a rustic wooden platter or a simple little bowl to be a nice place to keep the wax in.

The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar decorating wax sheets an essential material for young children to work with.

12 sheets in a cardboard box. Each sheet is 20 cm long x 4 cm wide x 0.9 mm thick (7.87 x 1.57 inches).

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 15 black ¦ 24 pink ¦ 25 gold ¦ 26 silver

Made in Germany.

Luminous colours based on Goethe's "Theory of Colour".

With its pleasant beeswax scent and clean handling, Stockmar decorating wax is an ideal material for decorating, and its other usefulness can be for modelling for very young children who would otherwise find the modelling wax too difficult to work.

It contains beeswax as a main ingredient. The sheets can be re-shaped and used again and again.

Wonderful decorative candles or other objects like cans, picture frames and boxes can be made using the Stockmar Decorative Wax Sheets. They are just ~1 mm thick and come in beautiful, light-fast, colour pigments. The sheets can be cut, kneaded and shaped and stick well on surfaces. Paraffin candles should be rubbed clean beforehand. A candle or chip wood box, decorated with wax sheets, makes for a beautiful gift.

We find a rustic wooden platter or a simple little bowl to be a nice place to keep the beeswax in between sessions.

The high pedagogical and artistic quality makes Stockmar decorating Beeswax an essential material for young children to work with.

18 sheets in a cardboard box. Each sheet is 20 cm long x 4 cm wide x 0.9 mm thick (7.87 x 1.57 inches).

Colours: 01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 light blue ¦ 11 blue violet ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 14 yellow brown ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white ¦ 24 pink ¦ 25 gold ¦ 26 silver

Made in Germany.

The balanced blend of moist and dry components form the basis for the leads in STOCKMAR coloured pencils.  Thanks to a precisely balanced amount of high-quality micro-crystalline wax, every colour has its own unique depth and light.  The colours have been carefully selected and are perfectly coordinated.

These STOCKMAR coloured pencils are available in 24 vibrant colours.  They come in triangular and hexagonal forms.  The soft and extra-strong lead boasts excellent sharpening and break-proof properties, and rests stably in the untreated, FSC^®-certified limewood barrel.  

STOCKMAR coloured pencils have a soft but intense, quality color which is dust-free and particularly break-resistant.  A special characteristic is their transparency and glaze.  Applying the glazing technique (layering) will allow children to create especially striking effects and give their pictures depth.

length: 17.5 cm, width: 10 mm unlacquered

Stockmar Watercolour Paints make their mark with their excellent scumbling properties, natural transparency and lightfastness. The colour range follows the extended version of Goethe's "Theory of colours". Each tone has been adjusted so that it can be mixed well with the others. Harmonious intermediate gradations and boundary-less colour blending are also possible when using the wet-on-wet technique.

Stockmar Watercolour Paints have been tried and tested in art education, at school and kindergarten. These non-toxic paints are long-lasting and remain completely water soluble when dry.

In PE-bottle.

19 colours available. colour: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 08 blue green | 10 ultramarine | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 15 black | 16 white | 18 Prussian blue | 19 cobalt blue | 31 indigo | 33 orange | 34 mauve | 35 turquoise | 36 sap green | 37 burnt Sienna | 38 fire red

The Farbkreisfarben (colour-circle paints) from Stockmar are watercolours in accordance with Goethe's theory of colours. They include the primary colours red, blue and yellow and possess high spectral purity and transparency. With these three colour-circle colours, the complete colour-circle can be created. They can be used in all usual ways and are suitable for all known watercolouring techniques. Stockmar watercolours are ideal for transparent painting. They are produced from gum arabic and the finest light-resistant colour pigments, have a very high yield-value and remain completely water-soluble when dry. The colour tones have been chosen so that they can be mixed to yield all intermediate shades without losing their brilliance and intensity. Mixed with white, the watercolours can be used for non-transparent painting.

We recommend the 20ml size for most beginners. The paint is mixed with water in a ratio to desired consistency. We highly recommend viewing the 'Wet-on-Wet' video on our website to get a feel for the ratio. We recommend a small dime-sized dollop of paint to begin with, mixed with only perhaps a 1/4 cup of water.

In Waldorf pedagogy, children at the kindergarten level begin painting with just one colour at a time, to immerse themselves in the painting experience. Another time, a different colour... and then eventually, two colours may be used at once, and it is sheer delight to see and hear the surprise and for the child's own discovery of colour-mixing.

Made in Germany.

Stockmar wax crayons boast unsurpassed colouring qualities. The 32 vibrant colours are simultaneously strong and translucent, allowing us to experience colour in a new way. Furthermore, their pleasant beeswax fragrance will serve to further stimulate the senses. Stockmar crayons are continually subjected to testing to ensure their quality and health safety.

The Wax Blocks, which are made from the same materials and in identical colours to the Stockmar Wax Crayons, have outstanding drawing properties and appeal to the senses. Their size and flat shape mean they sit well in the hand and are specially suited for small children. What's more, children can shade in colourful areas easily, and arrive at interesting effects. For example, by dragging the long edge of the block in a wave-like fashion across the paper. From the very first 'pencil', Stockmar's assortment of unbreakable Wax Blocks grows as you grow. And so too, do the artistic possibilities.

Easy to hold never crumble or break and can be used to create interesting effects when used on large surfaces.

32 block set colours includes:

01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 11 blue violet ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 14 yellow brown ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white ¦ 17 grey ¦ 18 prussian blue ¦ 19 cobalt blue ¦ 20 yellow ochre ¦ 21 venetian red ¦ 22 umber ¦ 23 olive green ¦ 24 pink ¦ 25 gold ¦ 26 silver ¦ 34 pearl pink ¦ 42 magenta ¦ 43 flame red ¦ 44 mid yellow ¦ 45 leaf green ¦ indigo

Individual crayon blocks are: 41 x 23 x 12 mm (1.61 x 0.90 x 0.47 inches).

Made in Germany.

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Why Stockmar Wax Crayons contain 10% beeswax – no more and no less:

Primarily paraffin and beeswax. Traditionally, Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Stockmar has partnered with www.mellifera.deVisit this site for more information on beeswax and bees.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons:

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C?No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality.In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity.Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource.Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality:

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.

Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.

Because they are mixed with wax, the colours are able to be used in a wide range of interesting colouring techniques - more than any other colouring material. The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolours. Stockmar quality is controlled reliability.

Wax block crayons are recommended for the very youngest children to hold, however, they are also quite functional for older children to use for different techniques, including making thick borders in their lesson books. Wax stick crayons are great also for young children to hold, and as they are nice and thick, they can encourage a good grip. It is an individual choice and preference, but children may of course make use of both types of crayons.

The percentage of beeswax used in Stockmar crayons is just enough to achieve the desired results artistically, and to add smell and touch sensations that are pleasant. Stockmar has worked for years to balance the right amount of beeswax necessary, and they use no more, no less. Beeswax is a finite resource in the world, and Stockmar is very concerned about bee health globally. As a major manufacturer of crayons, they have paired with www.mellifera.de for effective initiatives to protect bee health worldwide.

From Stockmar:

Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C? No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality. In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity. Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource. Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.

1 each of #01 Carmine Red, #05 Lemon Yellow, and #10 Ultramarine. Recommended in Waldorf pedagogy for young beginners with Stockmar crayons.

Made in Germany by Stockmar.

Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.

Because they are mixed with wax, the colours are able to be used in a wide range of interesting colouring techniques - more than any other colouring material. The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolours. Stockmar quality is controlled reliability.

Wax block crayons are recommended for the very youngest children to hold, however, they are also quite functional for older children to use for different techniques, including making thick borders in their lesson books. Wax stick crayons are great also for young children to hold, and as they are nice and thick, they can encourage a good grip. It is an individual choice and preference, but children may of course make use of both types of crayons.

The percentage of beeswax used in Stockmar crayons is just enough to achieve the desired results artistically, and to add smell and touch sensations that are pleasant. Stockmar has worked for years to balance the right amount of beeswax necessary, and they use no more, no less. Beeswax is a finite resource in the world, and Stockmar is very concerned about bee health globally. As a major manufacturer of crayons, they have paired with www.mellifera.de for effective initiatives to protect bee health worldwide.

From Stockmar:

Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C? No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality. In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity. Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource. Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.

Stockmar wax crayons boast unsurpassed colouring qualities. The 32 vibrant colours are simultaneously strong and translucent, allowing us to experience colour in a new way. Furthermore, their pleasant beeswax fragrance will serve to further stimulate the senses. Stockmar crayons are continually subjected to testing to ensure their quality and health safety.

32 block set colours includes:

01 carmine red ¦ 02 vermilion ¦ 03 orange ¦ 04 golden yellow ¦ 05 lemon yellow ¦ 06 yellow green ¦ 07 green ¦ 08 blue green ¦ 09 blue ¦ 10 ultramarine ¦ 11 blue violet ¦ 12 red violet ¦ 13 rust ¦ 14 yellow brown ¦ 15 black ¦ 16 white ¦ 17 grey ¦ 18 prussian blue ¦ 19 cobalt blue ¦ 20 yellow ochre ¦ 21 venetian red ¦ 22 umber ¦ 23 olive green ¦ 24 pink ¦ 25 gold ¦ 26 silver ¦ 34 pearl pink ¦ 42 magenta ¦ 43 flame red ¦ 44 mid yellow ¦ 45 leaf green ¦ indigo

Individual crayon sticks are with diameter of 12mm (0.47"), and 83 mm (3.26") long.

Made in Germany.

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Why Stockmar Wax Crayons contain 10% beeswax – no more and no less:

Primarily paraffin and beeswax. Traditionally, Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Stockmar has partnered with www.mellifera.deVisit this site for more information on beeswax and bees.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons:

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C?No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality.In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity.Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource.Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality:

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.

Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.

Because they are mixed with wax, the colours are able to be used in a wide range of interesting colouring techniques - more than any other colouring material. The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolours. Stockmar quality is controlled reliability.

Wax block crayons are recommended for the very youngest children to hold, however, they are also quite functional for older children to use for different techniques, including making thick borders in their lesson books. Wax stick crayons are great also for young children to hold, and as they are nice and thick, they can encourage a good grip. It is an individual choice and preference, but children may of course make use of both types of crayons.

The percentage of beeswax used in Stockmar crayons is just enough to achieve the desired results artistically, and to add smell and touch sensations that are pleasant. Stockmar has worked for years to balance the right amount of beeswax necessary, and they use no more, no less. Beeswax is a finite resource in the world, and Stockmar is very concerned about bee health globally. As a major manufacturer of crayons, they have paired with www.mellifera.de for effective initiatives to protect bee health worldwide.

From Stockmar:

Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C? No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality. In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity. Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource. Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.

Trio of one each of the three primary colours: #01 Carmine Red, 05 Lemon Yellow, and #10 Ultramarine.

Made in Germany by Stockmar.

Stockmar wax crayons meet the highest artistic standards. Through the addition of pure beeswax as a binding agent, the light-resistant pigments display their purity and full brilliance.

Because they are mixed with wax, the colours are able to be used in a wide range of interesting colouring techniques - more than any other colouring material. The natural transparency of the wax and the lack of additives result in a high degree of opacity like that of watercolours. Stockmar quality is controlled reliability.

Wax block crayons are recommended for the very youngest children to hold, however, they are also quite functional for older children to use for different techniques, including making thick borders in their lesson books. Wax stick crayons are great also for young children to hold, and as they are nice and thick, they can encourage a good grip. It is an individual choice and preference, but children may of course make use of both types of crayons.

The percentage of beeswax used in Stockmar crayons is just enough to achieve the desired results artistically, and to add smell and touch sensations that are pleasant. Stockmar has worked for years to balance the right amount of beeswax necessary, and they use no more, no less. Beeswax is a finite resource in the world, and Stockmar is very concerned about bee health globally. As a major manufacturer of crayons, they have paired with www.mellifera.de for effective initiatives to protect bee health worldwide.

From Stockmar:

Stockmar wax crayons contain 10% natural beeswax, which provides the right degree of transparency and gives off a pleasant beeswax scent. In addition, the essential oils in beeswax have a preserving effect, enabling us to completely abstain from using preservatives in our wax crayons. A proportion of beeswax in wax crayons that is appreciably higher than 10% would have a negative impact on colouring quality. Too little colour would be produced and the actual colour of the beeswax would distort the colour shades. As a consequence, the use of a higher proportion is not necessary.

Beeswax has advertising appeal: it’s natural, ‘renewable’, smells good and everyone admires and loves bees. Beeswax – what kind of substance is it exactly? It is a precious and limited natural product. In the interests of bees, whose numbers are under threat worldwide, any use of beeswax should be acutely conscious, measured and responsible. Any beekeeping geared towards increasing beeswax production would not constitute natural beekeeping and would have ominous consequences from an ecological perspective.

Why use more beeswax in our crayons if it wouldn’t enhance the product quality and would only unnecessarily consume a precious natural product? That is precisely why Stockmar consciously uses 10% beeswax for its wax crayons.

Why Stockmar uses paraffin (microcrystalline wax) in its wax crayons

Paraffin is broadly used due to its non-toxicity and water insolubility. It is often contained in ointments, skin creams and lip balms, and is even a principle component in many skin protection creams for small children. Paraffin is also used in foodstuffs (sweets, chewing gum, wax coatings for cheese) and in medical applications (as an antidote for poison and as a laxative). The possibility of deposition in the human body only exists in the case of constant intake of the substance. A constant intake is highly unlikely in the case of wax crayons.

According to expert opinion, however, the detrimental effect to health in the case of paraffin does not stem from any potential deposition, but through heating to high temperatures as this could release carcinogenic substances. Accordingly, hazards to health relate to people whose work, for example, involves heating paraffin for long periods and who breathe in the resulting vapours; which naturally does not apply to consumers of cosmetics, medication and wax crayons.

For Stockmar wax crayons, they use paraffin (microcrystalline waxes) with a high melting point, that is they first melt at a temperature of around 70 °C (158 °F). Can this happen with children’s wax crayons or even wax crayons that have been swallowed by kids? 70 °C? No. The paraffin in Stockmar wax crayons have an extremely positive impact on colouring quality. In contrast to chalky fillers, they don’t dull the colours, but rather maintain the transparency and colour intensity. Paraffin is produced as a by-product in oil refineries and, as a crude oil product, is naturally not a renewable resource. Nevertheless, we currently have no viable alternative to paraffin that would be resource conserving and ecologically friendly and at the same time maintain the colouring quality of the product to the extent of the high melting paraffin we use.

Stockmar wax colours: product features and quality

Other frequently used resources that are eagerly touted as renewable, such as soy and palm oil, do not produce the same product quality and in our opinion are not ecologically friendly. As a result of the increase in global demand, they lead to the creation of monocultures, in turn prompting the clearing of rainforests and disappearance of areas used for agriculture, with all the resulting negative ecological and social consequences.