What are crayons made of?
crayons are made of wax.
What types of wax are commonly used in crayon production, and how do they affect the crayon's properties?
There are three different types of wax typically used for crayon production: paraffin, beeswax and carnauba wax. Paraffin wax is the cheapest to manufacture and therefore used most widely. This material makes crayons a little less smooth and typically produces less intense colors. Another option would be beeswax, which is a bit more expensive, but is better for the environment, easier to draw with and can give you better colors. Beeswax also has a higher melting point than paraffin, so it is less likely to melt while using it. Carnauba wax is commonly used as a secondary wax to make the crayon a bit easier and smoother to draw with.