Crayons are used by thousands of people worldwide everyday. They are
used for writing, coloring and drawing. But who invented crayons? This
post will answer that very question!
Who Invented Crayons?
For thousands of years, mankind has used a variety of different
instruments to write and draw. However, the first ‘modern’ crayons
originated in Europe. No one knows who first invented them, but they
were probably made of a mixture between charcoal and oil. The first
crayons had no color, they were all black (due to the charcoal).
Eventually, powdered pigments were used to give the crayons some color!
Many years later it was discovered that it was better to use wax than
oil, as it made the crayons a lot easier to use.
Crayola crayons, the most popular crayons used today, were invented
by two cousins- Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. They invented them in
1903. When they were first experimenting with crayons they loaded them
with carbon black, which was very toxic to children. They eventually
perfected the mixture so it was nontoxic for children.
Source: inventors.about.com
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