Crayon Making With Natural Pigments

Learn how to make effective natural wax crayons from earth pigment, plant pigments, and fungi. A recording of a live demonstration, supported by online learning resources with links to materials, extra pre-recorded content, and written instructions.

  • Learn about various natural sources for pigment including plant pigments and earth pigments.

  • A recipe and pre-recorded video on making lake pigments from plant dyes.

  • Tips on grinding, and blending pigment, and forming crayons.

  • A recording of a live demonstration sharing the process for making wax crayons with natural pigment.

I share a process with which you can go out and see what pigments you can find to make crayons with. This will include some very simple approaches you can use with children as well as a more technical approach.

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