Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
plain old crayola crayons...last for many washings/years....
I place the paper towel right on top of the crayon coloring and heat set it...if it looks like I need more color, I do it then......once heat set, I usually do not wash until the piece needs it..which is rarely! BUT I do have some placemats that needed it right away...still...they look great!
I can second the motion on this one. The original regular Crayola crayons do work and last a long time. It is best to apply the color in layers rather that coloring down hard the first application. Best to apply a layer, then come over it another time, and another until it is dark but not flaky. Do brush away all of the flakes that may occur.
When I was in 7th grade (I'm 71) our class made a place mat using Crayolas. My mother kept that placemat for years and years. It was washed many, many time. In time, the colors did lose their brilliance, but they were still very evident.