About Crayola
Crayola is the world's most iconic art supply brand, best known for the classic wax crayons first introduced on 10 June 1903. The company was founded by Edwin Binney and Harold Smith as Binney & Smith in 1902, initially producing industrial colours like red iron oxide for barn paint. Edwin Binney and his wife Alice Stead Binney (a former schoolteacher) developed the famous crayon line, with Alice coining the name 'Crayola' from 'craie' (French for chalk) and 'ola' for oleaginous (oily). Crayola expanded beyond crayons with markers in 1978 (celebrating the 75th anniversary), coloured pencils and washable markers in 1987, and acquired Silly Putty in 1977. In 1984, Hallmark Cards acquired Binney & Smith, and the company was officially renamed Crayola LLC in 2007. Today, Crayola is the third-largest toy brand globally and produces over 3 billion crayons and 700 million markers annually at their Pennsylvania headquarters, powered by 100% renewable solar energy. In the UK, Crayola products are widely available through major retailers including Smyths Toys, Argos, Hobbycraft, The Works, B&M and supermarkets. The range includes classic crayons (8 to 96-pack boxes), washable and permanent markers, Supertips, Twistables, coloured pencils, paints and brushes, art kits like the Inspiration Art Desk (100+ pieces), My First range for toddlers with easy-grip jumbo crayons, Washimals (colour-on toys), modelling compounds, and outdoor chalk. Compare Crayola prices across UK stores with Grocefully.






















