Q. What exactly are wax crayons?

Answer

Wax pastels sometimes called crayons are sticks of colored wax that may be used for both writing and sketching. If someone is familiar with pastels he/she knows that they combine pigment with a dry binder like gum arabic whereas oil pastels use a binder made of wax and oil. Crayons may be found at a variety of pricing points and are quite user-friendly. They are generally non-toxic come in a rainbow of hues and are less of a hassle to use than paints or markers. Because of these qualities they are extensively used by both amateur and professional artists and are a particularly effective tool for teaching young children how to draw.