“The crayons apply very smoothly… definitely an upgrade over another brand of beeswax crayons I previously used.”
“As a Waldorf teacher for over 25 years, I am so delighted with quality of these beeswax crayons. The crayons apply very smoothly on paper and the colors are transparent enough that they can be layered or used as a background for figures or landscape features. They are definitely an upgrade over another brand of beeswax crayons I previously used in the classroom all those years. I no longer work in a classroom setting, but If I did I would choose Filana for teaching the Waldorf style of drawing. I would also recommend them for any artist who likes to experiment with different mediums. I use them in my own artistic work and have purchased them for all my grandchildren. They are really a pleasure to use and I don't have any complaints about this product.” -Jim
“The crayons are gorgeous and they color beautifully on all sorts of paper.”
“I bought these in hopes that higher quality crayons would get a little more respect from my kids. It's working! The crayons are gorgeous and they color beautifully on all sorts of paper. Perfect for my 5- and 8- ear-old... okay, and for me. Would totally buy them again and the 100% happy guarantee is the best deal I've seen in a long time. Totally awesome after spending more than I normally would on crayons!” -Joleigh
“Super smooth, no mess, vibrant colors - love!”
“I wanted block crayons to help my 13mo start developing a good tripod grip. Also wanted something taste safe since she’s still eating everything. This fit the bill perfectly. They’re smooth and so much fun to draw with plus the colors are vibrant. They seem easy to hold (she first grabbed them one way and continues to hold them that way every time we draw) and to encourage a good tripod grip. They’ve been thrown around a bit already and haven’t broken or anything, so pretty sturdy, although she hasn’t tried putting too much pressure on them yet. Doubt baby hands would exert enough pressure to break them though. They’re not messy either, there’s nothing left on your fingers when you’re done. I was super excited to start drawing with my LO and am VERY happy with my purchase :)” -Namali
“Perfect high-quality crayon for toddlers”
“These crayons are the absolute best! The shape and size are perfect for our 3 year old son to hold without breaking. The beeswax also makes these crayons glide so much more smoothly and they are very heavily pigmented, creating brilliant colors even for the littlest ones just starting out with crayons. We will definitely be buying these again!” - Allison
"I’ll never go back to traditional crayons"
"My favorite thing about these crayons is that they are made of beeswax. They feel so warm and smell so much nicer than traditional crayons. I first bought the block crayons for my daughter and she loves them. They have held up incredibly well, its been almost a year a they hardly look used. For Christmas I also bought the stick crayons and love them as well. I will always invest in these-the quality is worth the price for me." - Livilou
"Simply amazing!"
"I will never be able to buy another brand again! They are soft, smooth and very vibrant. My daughter loves them! We have purchased a few other brands of beeswax crayons but these ones are the best we have had. They are also slightly bigger than ones we have had in the past, which is a plus! I highly recommend!" -Joey
"I love these crayons!"
"I bought these for my daughter when she was about 18 months old, now 2.5 years later she is still using them. These are pictures of the crayons today after 2.5 years of use. The box they came in is long gone, but the crayons are durable and long lasting. They are smooth to color with and blend and shade beautifully, really you could make a whole rainbow by just blending primary colors. But the other pigments are so beautiful too. The crayons are easy for a toddler to grip, and the shape is also great because you can use a flat side for wider swaths of shading, or use a corner for finer, darker lines. They have bite marks from when my daughter was younger, but have never broken. We also like to build mini towers out of them and knock them over at the dinner table. The company has been amazing to work with, feeling incomplete with a color missing from our set I contacted them and they allowed me to buy just the vermillion red crayon. I like to give these crayons as gifts to other families interested in Waldorf/Montessori or who just care about providing quality toys and materials for their kids to interact with. We have gone through countless boxes of other brands of crayons that seem to break when you look at them wrong, and the colors of the Filana crayons are so much more beautiful and vibrant. They are my favorite crayons I've ever come across." -Alice
“These block crayons have stood up to the rigors of being used by an under two-year-old and a six-year-old beautifully.”
“These crayons are lovely. They were well packaged-no broken or chipped crayons in our box. My kids were so excited to use them I wasn’t able to get a picture of them before they colored with them but I did get a couple action shots and a pic of the crayons all in their box after a few uses. My boys are VERY rough on crayons and Crayola sticks just do not work for them right now. The younger one immediately starts snapping them and the older one ends up breaking them too though it not intentional. These block crayons have stood up to the rigors of being used by an under two-year-old and a six-year-old beautifully. They are easy for both kids to hold and use due to their shape.” -HB
“High quality and beautiful crayons.”
“These are excellent, high-quality crayons… And I am a professional artist! They are beeswax with no added chemicals which I love. I bought them for my almost 2-year-old daughter after reading some books on child development based on a Waldorf perspective.
They are highly pigmented and create gorgeous, blendable, layerable color that is very satisfying. Perhaps the best testimonial I can offer is that my five-year-old niece, who told me she didn’t like crayons because they were for babies, told me at the end of our coloring session that she loved these crayons! I definitely recommend buying a high-quality paper to use with them. They came double bubble wrapped so no broken crayons And the box is pretty sturdy, but I will probably end up making a canvas bag to hold them. Definitely recommend this product.” -Rebecca
“Bye Crayola! “
“I bought these for my toddler. Pigmentation is beautiful. I wouldn't buy any other brand. I'm a mom of 5 and let me just say I'm sold. I had a million regular crayons that ended up in crafts and in the trash, I rather spend $20 once for a good quality product than $1 or $2 in cheap crayons over and over again. Love them.” -Luciana
"Perfect for encaustic painting!"
"Gorgeous pure colors. I just ordered three more sets. Perfect for encaustic painting." -Sus
"Great natural crayons for kids and grown-ups"
"The colors are brilliant, they are odorless, sturdy and feel great in your hand." -S. Smith
"Who knew crayons could be this beautiful?"
"These are so lovely—smooth, creamy texture, vivid colors. They’re a treat to use. I hesitated over the price but I’m glad I got them. They’re worth it." -KMB
"Magical"
"My eight-year old granddaughter says they draw almost magically! They are smooth and vibrant. We love them." -Diane
"Not just for children"
"I love to use crayons to enhance the paper I am working on. I do not like Crayola because they wear out too quickly. Filana crayons go on smooth and add a layers of color to my work. They are a dream to work with. The children in the public school where I work love them also. Always asking if they can use the special crayons on my desk. They are truly magical. Don’t hesitate to get these you won’t regret it." -Georgia
"Outperforms Stockmar every time"
"We have owned a set of Stockmar block crayons for a while (before more options were available, and they were then considered the gold standard) and recently decided to give Filana a try. We are in love with Filana and will never go back to Stockmar. If both sets are on the table all four children will grab the Filanas, even if they have to reach over the Stockmars to do so. They go on smooth and provide rich, vivid colors. These crayons are worth the investment and I look forward to purchasing the stick versions in the future." -AMC
“Bright and strong… she really liked it.”
“This is the first time I've given my daughter something to draw/color with and she really liked it. At almost 17 months she was able to press hard enough in different ways (e.g., coloring using the corner, coloring using it flat) to get a very bright picture. The selection of colors is great as well.
The block crayons were packaged nicely and seem strong; I know a lot of other crayons tend to break when pressed on. They are also a good size for her hands. These kept her entertained for at least 15 minutes two days in a row---which is amazing!
Most importantly, these Filana organic beeswax block crayons are safe. My daughter tends to put everything in her mouth and even though she has not done it with these crayons...yet...I have a level of comfort since they are organic/non-toxic. I mean I'll still stop her from putting them in her mouth but sometimes you blink...
I also appreciate the fact that purchasing this product supports organic beekeeping and agriculture. This is extremely important to us.” -YB
“You will never switch from Filana!!”
“Firstly, the customer service is amazing. I received these much later than it had indicated but I was given a full refund. Then, I got them in the mail and my kids are hooked. They are so smooth, easy to use and vibrant. The crayons are, in my opinion, superior to Stockmar. I will purchase the stick crayons to add to our art collection. Furthermore, I will be recommending these to my school since they use high quality products.” -Yasmin
“Made the switch to creamy, rich Filana crayons and never going back! “
“LOVE Filana Crayons! We just got our box of block crayons in the mail and had to test them out (because watching and feeling that creamy color glide onto the paper is so satisfying ;-) ). High quality product and conscious, careful and beautiful packaging. I made the switch to Filana last year after hearing that another brand of beeswax crayons used throughout Waldorf schools contained petroleum wax. I was hoping to find a comparable “cleaner” beeswax crayon, and Filana fit the bill and even surpassed the other brand. They’re rich, creamy, and colorful, and truly bring life to my and my children’s papers and drawings. Note that since they do not contain petroleum wax, they are a bit softer than petroleum-based crayons. I, personally, appreciate the feel and look of these and feel good knowing my family is supporting a brand that has its customers and the planet in mind.” -K
"Vibrant colors, velvety feel"
"Beautiful bright colors! Love how smooth they glide on the paper. Really is like a meditation coloring with these. Bought them for my 6 year old the block and the stick crayons and he loves them and so do I! I end up coloring with him every time he pulls them out. Wish they had these crayons out when I was a kid. I also really like them over the stockmar the sticks especially since they don’t have the paper. I think the glide feel when your coloring is smoother too. But that’s my personal opinion." - AC
"Amazing colors!!"
"I previously used Stockmar crayons for about four years just as the old standby but decided to do a bit more research on crayons in terms os safety, quality and vibrance of the colors, if there was significant "rolling" from the crayons and an ethical company that I wanted to support. I landed on Filana and when we got the crayons and first used them I couldn't believe how VIBRANT AND BEAUTIFUL the colors were! Seriously, I didn't realize how muddy and dull the Stockmar crayons were until we started coloring with these. My four year old can't get enough of them. She used to watercolor twice a day but now she never asks and doesn't even want to do it when I suggest it! I can't blame her- I mean, I color with her for leisure now lol. Love Filana. Don't wait as long as I did!" -ASC