LIMITED “RAINBOW EDITION” – a special anniversary edition to celebrate 100 years of STOCKMAR.
In one hundred years since STOCKMAR began, some things have changed, and some things haven’t: Everything STOCKMAR is and does began with people, and the way they develop their products and look at the world, continues to revolve around people. With a focus on people at their central core, innovation and evolution naturally arise, when looking out into the future. This is an important aspect of STOCKMAR, striving to meet the people of the world in a changing landscape, while continuing to uphold the qualities inherent in their products and never loosing sight of the child and the person, as the central focus.
Why the rainbow? The rainbow symbolizes hope, tolerance and diversity worldwide – values which STOCKMAR feels deeply connected. The six colours in the STOCKMAR logo represent diversity, while the gold and silver reflect the celebratory character of their anniversary year.
And never forgetting the bees, the crayons in this special edition are made from beeswax supplied by beekeepers in the north of Germany, who practice ethical, sustainable bee-keeping. Beeswax is valued as a gift from the bees, and as with all STOCKMAR products just enough is used, and never too much.
Our Special Anniversary Rainbow edition, includes six stick crayons (01 carmine, 04 gold yellow, 05 lemon yellow, 06 yellow green, 10 ultramarine and 12 red violet) and two block crayons (25 gold and 26 silver) in a special edition tin featuring the STOCKMAR horse design.
The horse on the tin has a special story. It has been a companion to generations of STOCKMAR children. Originally drawn by Hans STOCKMAR’s granddaughter, who taught children with special needs. From 1966, her original illustration, which she drew at 10 years old, dominated the crayon tin. The horse on the tin links generations of Waldorf pupils and artists together, and became an integral part of the company’s identity. The horse on the anniversary tin is a reinterpretation by artist Rop van Mierl as his homage to the original “Begine’s horse”. As a Waldorf student, he came into contact with Begine’s horse at an early age and it made a lasting impression on him.
Specfications:
Made in: Germany
Tin Contains: 6 Sticks & 2 Blocks
Colours: Sticks (01 carmine, 04 gold yellow, 05 lemon yellow, 06 yellow green, 10 ultramarine and 12 red violet), Blocks (25 gold and 26 silver)
Block Size: L 4.1cm W 2.3cm H 12cm
Stick Size: L 8.3cm D 1.2cm
Safety & Usage
Recommended Age: 3+
Safety: Conforms to EN71 Toy Safety Standards
Non-toxic: Regularly inspected by independent laboratories for residual analysis
Quality: Subject to the continuous review and refinement of subjective qualities and artistic properties
STOCKMAR products are known around the world for their high artistic qualities, harmonious interplay of colour and social and environmental standards. Beyond all else, the healthy development of the child is central in the development of all STOCKMAR's products.
Why STOCKMAR Crayons? Because Children are Artists
STOCKMAR wax crayons can awaken the artist in every young child. Developed in collaboration with Waldorf teachers and art teachers more than 50 years ago, they journey and guide our children from the very first drawing pleasure at home, kindergarten and school.
STOCKMAR are unique and unmatched in their harmonious, strong, and at the same time, transparent colours - meaning layering allows the light and pigment of lower colours to shine through, with no colour smearing.
STOCKMAR Crayons are manufactured with no added fillers and have a particularly large amount of colour pigment; their full luminosity is achieved through the mix of pigments and waxes, and made transparent with just the right amount of beeswax.
The scent of beeswax and the excellent drawing properties add to their appeal. Opaque or translucent through layers, scraped or melted, the creative imagination is inspired, and knows no limits
STOCKMAR Block Crayons and Stick Crayons - the Difference
STOCKMAR Block Crayons, ideal for big movements in little hands. In bigger hands, the Block Crayons can be used in many drawing and colouring techniques, including landscapes and to fill large areas. Full of possibility to create different interesting effects. Recommended from 3 years old, right through adult-hood!
STOCKMAR Stick Crayons allow for more control over smaller areas. This makes the ideal age to introduce them, is when the child begins to form letters and words. Not as harsh as a pencil, the STOCKMAR Stick Crayon is still warm to the touch, and has a softness as it is applied to the paper. Perfect as a transition from big movements with the Block Crayon, and before the pencil is introduced. Recommended from the introduction of letters, and for finer crayon work.
Sensory experience with STOCKMAR Crayons
STOCKMAR crayons are recommended for all ages from 3 years.
During the early years of childhood, and into the primary years, children are developing their physical bodies, and at the same time, fine-tuning their senses as the border through which they meet the world around them.
One of the keystones of STOCKMAR is to support and promote healthy sensory perception. This is a consideration in every STOCKMAR decision, surrounding design, choice of ingredients and the resulting quality of every STOCKMAR product.
STOCKMAR Crayons, promote the sense of sight through the harmonious coordinated colour range (based on Goethe’s colour wheel) - each colour seamlessly and harmoniously flows to the next.
The sense of smell is nurtured through the pleasant scent of beeswax, unmasked by fillers nor overpowered by other strong waxes.
The transparency of the colours appeals to the breathing in and out of emotions, each gently mixing and giving way to the other, without strong statements.
The sense of touch is gently stimulated by the pleasant texture and the ergonomic shape - first the block crayon with its definite form and sharp edges, and then the more subtle roundness of the stick crayon. Each stick crayong is covered in their own paper covering, giving sensitive children a familiar and comfortable experience, with no transference of waxey properties to the fingers.
And we must remember the creative act of drawing itself, supporting the development of fine-motor skills, balance and movement, and helping to train the subtle sense of differentiation through shading and colour gradients.
All these senses go on to be the foundation through which the child meets the world. It makes sense to nurture them from the beginning, and for over 100 years, STOCKMAR has thought so too!
Beeswax - the not so Secret Ingredient
It is no secret that the special ingredient in STOCKMAR crayons is Beeswax - just smell it and you will understand!
What may not be known is why STOCKMAR use just 10% beeswax and no more? As well as the aroma of beeswax, and the warmth to the touch, beeswax is what gives the STOCKMAR crayons their special luminosity and transparency, and ability for creative and individual expression.
Using too much beeswax and the crayon becomes too soft and will 'strick off softly'. This simply means too much beeswax and the crayon is too easy to draw with, making individual expression difficult. A crayon that is too hard has the opposite effect and any expression is difficult. STOCKMAR have found the exact mix of beeswax, other waxes and pigment, with no additional fillers, gives just the right balance, allowing for light feathery to strong colourful shading, as an expression of individuality and natural creativity.
And never forgetting the bees, the beeswax in STOCKMAR Crayons are made from beeswax supplied by beekeepers in the north of Germany, who practice ethical, sustainable bee-keeping. Beeswax is valued as a gift from the bees, and as with all STOCKMAR products just enough is used, and never too much!
