The blue line from the photo underneath reminded me of when we did brass rubbing in churches when I was at school.

Ooooh newsprint! That takes me right back to the start of my journalism career when we had reams of the stuff lying round! I like this box, it's well structured and has a cool theme, I used to do lots of line doodle stuff back in the day and then fill in the blobs!

I was excited to see what you thought of them. I have the entire set of these crayons, they feel good in the hand and so fun to color with since the entire product is crayon. I am sure that it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for me I love picking up a crayon(usually Crayola since I am across the pond) every once in a while.

A million years ago in my high school art class we did a single line drawing of a still life of an arrangement of potted plants and some draped fabric but we needed to do the drawing without looking at the paper - only looking at the subject. Quite an eye opening experience 👁️

@TheColourCave

4 ай бұрын

That sounds complicated!

I like the idea of the crayons, the shape is certainly interesting to play around with. I honestly can't think of anything I could do with them artwork wise. I am a beginner art attempter though. Maybe I just need more time and experience. I wish they were water soluble. Would be perfect for backgrounds maybe. I've not given them to the kid yet so I guess I'm waiting for some sort of idea or something to give them a proper try before I give up.

Definitely an interesting box.

I've got a membership at a drawing club and we use Ami newspaper with a Wolff's Carbon pencil. Just for sketching of course, but the charcoal smudges beautifully (it's a 6B). The paper blocks come in A3 and A4 size and because they're reasonably cheap it's very nice to practice on.

I am with you on this. If I were to use a crayon, it would be a neocolor II that was water soluble. The box is interesting but not my thing! I appreciate that they tried for interesting, innovative art supplies in a well curated box. They did a good job, but ultimately a pass.

@TheColourCave

4 ай бұрын

Great way to describe it. 'A pass'.

I haven't tried this box yet but I'm a bit nonplussed about it. I think I might use the pad for origami. 😊

Newsprint gives me the boak. It went straight to the recycling pile…… The crayons were rather lovely though.

@TheColourCave

4 ай бұрын

The boak! How so? Does it invoke horrible childhood memories? I’m curious now…

I haven't come across newsprint paper before (well unless it's a newspaper) but I like the idea of this box for freeing you up. I did try one line drawing once as part of an art class - an introduction to Urban Sketching that got me arting. But I must confess I don't do it now. Maybe I should. Love the idea of getting back to doodling and not being precious with the paper. Were the teardrop crayons good for helping stop the death grip? A really interesting box.

@TheColourCave

4 ай бұрын

I’d say the crayons would encourage a death-grip, although I never gave it any thought at the time!

I have never seen or heard of Newsprint Paper before 😂 it looks interesting.. does it feel silky? It kind of looks like it does 😆 what a curious box though, really unique I think (not in a bad way at all)! thanks for the unboxing, Gem-Gem 😃

@TheColourCave

4 ай бұрын

It is indeed silky!

I would've been disappointed in this box. I mean, crayons and newsprint? Am I back in kindergarten? Seems a bit cheap for the cost of the box.

@angelashortall9778

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I 100% agree this would’ve devastated me. Because when I buy one of these boxes I’m here because I want a treat not because I want a crayon. And it really just strikes me as one of those crayons that’s made special for a little hands so it’s easier to hold.

I didnt think this box was worth the money. The crayons were nice but felt the rest of the items were just, meh 😕