Discover fascinating fun facts about crayons, from their humble beginnings to their impact on art and memory. Originally sold for a nickel in 1903, the first Crayola box launched a brand synonymous with childhood creativity. Crayons derive color from pigments, ground powders mixed into wax, and one factory produces an astounding 12 million crayons daily, with nearly 3 billion annually. The world's largest crayon stands at over 15 feet long and it was created using hundreds of thousands of small discarded crayons donated from around the US and melted down into a custom mold to celebrate 100 years of creativity from Crayola. Learn how you can easily melt down your old crayons to make cute, custom creations.

Crayons are not just for kids and coloring books. Renowned artists like Herb Williams and Diem Chau make amazing sculptures using Crayons. Williams loves sculpting with crayons because they provide a sensory element as the smell evokes a warm sense of nostalgia and brings more joy to those who encounter his work. If you want to learn more about Herb Williams and his work, listen to my interview with him on my other podcast, Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages.

Please note that while I mention the brand name Crayola throughout this episode, I am in no way affiliated with the company.

Want to learn more? Head over to my website www.funfactsdailypod.com and be sure to listen to my other podcasts Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages or Art Smart. For family fun, check out my son's podcast Rainbow Puppy Science Lab

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