Everyone that signs up to participate in Crayola Creativity Week is entered to win a box full of Crayola product and Creativity Week swag for their school. Winners are randomly selected and contacted via the email they used to sign up with.

Crayola's long-standing policy does not allow us to accept or review unsolicited ideas, suggestions, or creative materials. This policy is intended to prevent misunderstandings when internal projects may resemble ideas submitted from outside the company. We believe this approach is in everyone's best interest.

As an alternative, consider visiting the Toy Industry Association website, where you can access their "Toy Inventor and Designer Guide." You may also contact them at (212) 675-1141.

Your Crayola markers may have dried out if left uncapped. Below are some suggestions to help revive them.

1. Color-Change Doodle Markers:
   • Replace the cap for 72 hours (about 3 days) before attempting to use it again.
2. Color Wonder Markers:
   • Not water-based and cannot be revived.
   • Try wiping the nib clean, cap the marker, and store with the tip down overnight if left uncapped briefly.
3. Fine-Point and Ultra-Fine Point Doodle Markers:
   • Cannot be revived as they are permanent marker inks.
4. Gel Markers:
   • Rub the marker back and forth on the drawing surface.
   • If still dry, replace the cap for 2-3 hours.
   • Alternatively, dip the tip in warm water for about 5 seconds, recap, and wait 24 hours before trying again.
5. Non-Water-Based Markers:
   • These markers are permanent and cannot be revived.
6. Take Note! Gel Pens:
   • Tap the tip against paper to engage and disengage the tip until writing comes back.
   • If unsuccessful, the pen may be empty even if some ink appears to be remaining.
7. Water-Based Markers (Regular, Washable, Ultra-Clean, Dual-Ended Doodle, Washable No-Drip & Project Paint Brush Pens):
   • Dip the tip in warm water for about 5 seconds.
   • Recap the marker and wait 24 hours before using it again.

Where can I find more information about Crayola Marker products and proper storage tips?

• Discover more about Crayola Marker products.
• Check out our FAQ to get the best tips on how to store your Crayola Markers.

We value your commitment to recycling products you are no longer using.

At Crayola, our primary focus is on providing safe, high-quality products. To maintain the standards of safety and performance that our customers expect, we carefully select and screen raw materials for our crayons. Unfortunately, introducing recycled crayon wax into our manufacturing process would compromise these standards.

Crayola is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. To learn more about our efforts to support a greener planet, please visit our Sustainability Page.

To keep your Colourwhirls art contained, try placing your drawing surface inside a cardboard box before letting it rip! The box will provide borders for the paper to help keep the toy and its colorful swirls on the paper.