Caran d’Ache vs Crayola Crayons [Are They Really Worth 40x More?!]

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from UK Thank you for a super interesting video of the comparison of these two products. I watched it with interest as on Saturday this week Amazon will be sending me an 84 Neocolor 11 pack of Caran D'Ache crayons, I can't wait to try them out. It's my Christmas present to me as I'm a widowed pensioner of 71, I think I deserve it and living alone I can create art and colour to my heart's content. It's because of your videos that have inspired me, thank you so much for all the tips. Lots of love to both of you, love Dot x.

[@rileybeam4854]

So much fun to watch!! I hate all these people in the comments being so negative, can we just enjoy fun art supplies and an expert review please? I feel like I need to go get high end crayons now!

[@indiesindie1984]

I just love your channel ❤. Your tutorials are filled with such informative details on the various products you feature. I love that you let the product speak for itself in your demonstration. Thank you! ✌💜😊🙏

[@DieterPrivate]

Thx for showing off these amazing crayons and bring them in the spotlight. I love them and they sit in the shadow of their water soluble sibling. I sharpen these for details and keep the flakes for background work. Also, pencils like Posca and Faber Castell Black Edition go well with these, and even blend great.

[@ColoringBliss]

Dieter I had my eye on the Faber Castell black edition pencils recently. Are they any good?

[@DieterPrivate]

@@ColoringBliss I don't have them for long, so didn't do any big project with them yet, but did use them with my Neocolor I. They feel more like a wax pastel like those Neocolor I, and come very close to the result and laydown. That's why I love them already 🙂. They are even more like wax pastel then the Posca pencils do. Besides that, they are very cheap, and as I don't care about lightfastness for colouring, that's a big plus.

[@unboundbytiffany]

So they're likely their luminance pencils just "woodless" basically? Love that so mucg

[@nancyloomis3046]

There is no comparison, really. But it’s still fun to see you do a comparison just for kicks. I own a bunch of the Neolcolor 2, which are water soluble, and a starter set of Supracolor water soluble color pencils that I’ve had for almost 30 years and only began using them in the recent past and they’re still fabulous! This brand is pricey, to be sure, but they are some the best artist quality art products out there and Crayola crayons have nothing in common with them except the words “crayons” and “color.” I have seen some fun melting projects done with Crayola crayons, but never tried anything. I know about the Neocolor 2, but hadn’t seen anything much on Neocolor 1👍😀 Thanks, Jennifer!

[@Adeline9418]

You probably had caran dache crayons when you were little. Why put down Crayola crayons??? They serve a purpose.

[@jeffandchell92]

@@Adeline9418 I really don't think she's putting them down. Simply pointing out that they are artist grade products. Crayola crayons aren't. Certainly crayola serve the purpose, especially for hobby colorists, beginners or anyone that doesn't want to spend the money on the neos. Don't be so defensive, it's not flattering.

[@JustScribble]

You can't compare the Neocolor II to Crayola Crayons as one is water soluble and the other is not - two very different products as a result. But the Caran d'Ache Neocolor I are definitely a superior quality to Crayola Crayons but much more limited in color options - wish Neocolor II came in more color options - they don't even have the same option as as the Neocolor II.

[@kathytate3751]

You might enjoy the Neo Color 1 metallic set. They can be buffed/ burnished to produce a high shine for beautiful backgrounds!

[@yazosoyo]

Jeniffer what a great comparison! Can you do a video on how to use oil pastels in coloring books? I think that once they have a pigment, maybe the vehicle/filler changes the color a bit!

[@nokiot9]

While the colors are varied and pigments intense in most oil pastels they lack a lot of the control you need to color things in coloring books. They used to make ones that came in like a eye liner pencil that you’d crank out but they don’t make them anymore 🤷‍♂️

[@janiecooper6734]

Your information is so appreciated been wanting to know the difference between neo ones and Neil twos for a while just lazy and didn’t look thank you for checking

[@destresswithyoga]

Neo l’s are not water soluble. Neo ll’s, are water soluble. In her demonstration she used mineral spirits and water to test each kind.

[@annrodman5256]

Woohoo. I’m ready. Hello everyone. I can’t wait to see Rose.

[@velvetstitching3631]

I enjoyed your video! I am not a "paper artist" - I am learning to free motion quilt and I want some highlights / shading or added color. So I watched to see if I might use these on FABRIC! I look forward to purchasing a set and adding to my artistic discovery. (markers work allright, but I need some subtle coloring availability. And though my art pieces are fabric, they are for hanging or framing, no washing! Thank you for a thorough and enjoyable review of these crayons!

[@cherrie34446]

Now those Carin D'ache Crayons look amazing. I JUST got Vicki Boutin's Art Crayons. I am going to have to check those out on my Black Paper too.

[@mistydawnoliver6717]

First love your channel and the product reviews. But I really thought this comparison was unfair. Love crayola products, but all caran d'ache products are a dream to use. You generally get what you pay for.

[@Adeline9418]

I love my Crayolas. Both the pencils and the crayons. Some of us can't afford caran dache etc.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Oo this looks like fun! Have you seen the clay based crayons that Johanna Basford has been using the last few days?

[@ColoringBliss]

I need to go look at them! Crayons are so fun and expressive!!

[@SeanyBuy]

I find your videos so relaxing. Also very informative. A pleasure to watch 🙂

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m so glad you enjoy my videos so much. 😊❤️

[@mellightbody8212]

I watched every single second of this review. It was that good. I’m going to buy a set of the Neocolor I. Until this review I wouldn’t have bothered. Thank you.

[@JennysCrayonCollection]

I’m totally trying these now! Those crayons are amazing.

[@Seductive_Psycho]

I have decided that a box of Caran d Ache will be worth the splurge every once in a while...thank you for this

[@linraser7517]

You'll love them! I bought 3-4 individual NEOCOLOR II crayons to try them out. LUV Them !!! I did run across a used set of 30 ones on FB which I grabbed up and am so glad I did. Have fun creating!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Oh, I forget to mention: There is a special sharpener Caran deAche recommends for Neocolor 1 &2 : it’s a basic 1 hole sharpener with a collar around the hole. These are available on Dick Blick: www.dickblick.com/products/mobius-ruppert-neocolor-wax-crayon-sharpener/ for only $1.50! And due to their cost, when I do sharpen my Neocolor 2, I save the shavings. 👍

[@mellightbody8212]

Yes, I bought a couple. They are very handy..

[@veystone2580]

Since you knew about that sharpener, perhaps you'd also know which holder Jennifer is mentioning here. I can't find but pencil holders, nothing for Neocolors!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

I like crayons but I definitely prefer markers because I love how vibrant it makes my pictures look 😊

[@ColoringBliss]

Markers are so fun and fast. I’d love to do a mixed media piece with markers as a base layer and the Neocolor 1 crayons on top!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Yes you should definitely do a video on that 🙂

[@snakedaemongaming6590]

well i just brought the monotone box and out of every pencil they are tonally consistent as i very often find 1 pencil in every other set is in many cases the 6b or even 8b are lighter in tone then the pencil directly next to them so far im the happiest ive been with a set of pencils

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

Get a tiny bit of wax from a plain white candle, put it in a scent melter, then paint the two broken ends to stick back together.

[@imwatchingyou439]

The white Caran d'Ache on black paper! Wow! 💟🖤💟🖤💟🖤💟🖤

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Good morning to you my dear. I have been wanting those neos for a long time......and my husband just bought me a set. So I hope he did not waste his money.....

[@nokiot9]

I like your tim Holtz Mat lol. I got one too

[@nokiot9]

My art table is a TV tray tho and it takes up the whole surface 😂

[@mindseye1785]

Would you happen to know what the stickers in these are for

[@Senrysa]

I always love your videos and of course Rose.

[@Skinnychelle48]

Are they like oil pastels, blendable with ur fingers?

[@Jewelsecret]

Hello! Would you be able to complare Jane Davenport Power Pastels to Neocolor 1 please?

[@pollyweinmann5082]

Have you seen, heard of or tried Bambino Clay base Crayons? They are out of the UK. I saw Johanna Bradsford use them. I am excited to get mine.

[@angeladavis471]

I also saw johanna basford use the clay bambino crayons they are really nice

[@ladyhollman9534]

We’re humans … and we like crayons. Kindergarten teachers throughout the world are at fault. Who didn’t want the big box of Crayola as a kid? All those colors! 😁 The Caran D’Ache Neos are both awesome. They blend with a stump, they color on rocks, one goes full watercolor … fun times; even for us over 50’s. 😊 Nice review

[@scruffy281]

Caran D'ache = PERFECTION!!!❤️😂 I love this company.........their products are amazing. They are pricey, but there is no comparison IMO. Caran D'ache wins for me hands down. Thanks for showing us this comparison. It was fun!❤️

[@366lola]

I 100% agree it’s silly to compare these two

[@crazybyproxy]

This really makes me think I might want to save up for a profit quality set of wax crayons. Crayola has been great fun, especially when the kids were little, there was all kinds of things we did with them.

[@katrinaoconnor3479]

We'll in new Zealand the Crayola 24 crayons box is the cheapest for less then $3.00 or $3.99

[@kaboart]

I love Caran d’Ache products!

[@MultiFly5]

I had a Neocolor set of 10 as a kid and they were the BEST face paints ever!!!!

[@Nazarbi0312]

they did a good job

[@tv-bb6vg]

Thanks for the review - do you find the Neo I to be wearing out fast? As in, you layer and color and you're left with a stub?

[@justacatwhocantype]

They hold up pretty good, considerably better than kids' crayons.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

If i color a picture and then iron it to fabric...which one transfers better?

[@craftynon]

Is there a cheaper version or Caren Dash neo colour 2 crayons please

[@justacatwhocantype]

The Lyra Aquacolor are pretty good crayons and somewhat cheaper than the Neocolors.

[@pagewhite61]

That was very enjoyable and informative, thank you.

[@chuckswain8299]

Since crayolas are short and get shorter and the paper finely comes off, is it a good idea to put the crayon in a self seal polly bag and lable the color? I have caran daches and they are very nice. I like all media from pencil to color pencils to paints.

[@angelashortall9778]

hey i was just wondering if theres a video for doing the tritone color schemes with the black widows. ive gotten that far and now i dont know what im doing. :(

[@UTleochi]

Those crayons are even meant to be broken to use the broader side. Of course it’s a bummer when you get a new crayon that is already broken, but honestly, the more you work with them, the more broken pieces you will get. I’ve got at tin of 15 that consists mostly of pieces, and I don’t mind at all. I use them for larger areas and to establish backgrounds, and add coloured pencils on top. :D They surely are a wonderful product and worth the price compared to children’s crayons.

[@danyelhudon458]

In general, when you’re buying comparing pricy/quality mediums, the best results is more assured with a lot of satisfaction,, instead of buying a lot of cheapest mediums in order thinking to safe money,. because you will buy less products and you will safe much more money at the end! It is maybe a matter of personal choices indeed, just like you said concerning the using purposes!

[@ColoringBliss]

It also depends on what the person can afford in the beginning. If they feel like they have to buy the fanciest most expensive things just to get started, they may never begin. It’s all a balancing act.

[@veystone2580]

I just learned that the Neocolor I are made of beeswax. How cool is that! I love them by the way. Edited to add that, u can also buy the set of Swisscolor I, is THE SAME... shorter, unwrapped, and the biggest set is only 15 colors, but there are the same product, so is good to have those and buy other colors open stock if needed. ❤

[@leesanchez8432]

Neocolor I and Hi are lightfast artist grade materials. You can create original art and put it on the wall without fear of fading. If you are only coloring in color books you do not need Neocolor, but you may well like them. Artist grade materials versus children's fun crayons, that is the point.

[@Lollero200q]

Amen

[@StarryDreamer28]

I'm a big crayola crayon fan :). your swatches - is that regular paper, watcolor etc? I use printer paper so I was look for color accuracy

[@crystalgillis9296]

What paper did you use in this video?

[@NotAGameAddict]

my yellow did the exact same thing, it crackted immediatly

[@KuddlyKisses]

I f you can make nice art with Crayola products then you are a true artist 😜 Just teasing Crayola, I use Crayola products every so often and am surprised at how well they work _for the price_ ...and they make me appreciate the more expensive products when I can feel/see a clear difference between them 😊 Still, Crayola is surprisingly good (at 40 times cheaper 😲) compared to the Caran d'Ache 😱

[@SpookyRooster135]

Sorry I maybe missed it but if using the blending fluid with either coloured pencil and wax crayons, do you need to use watercolour paper only or can you use normal paper like a colouring book for example.

[@s.e.hebert7307]

Probably depends on how thick the paper is.... I don;'t think you'd need 140# tho, but I don't think 20# copier paper would hold up well with even minimal wetness. Probably 65/67 cardstock is best. I am also looking into trying 40# laserjet/color copy paper, but it is very smooth, so you may want something with more tooth for this type of product (vellum finish).

[@SpookyRooster135]

@@s.e.hebert7307 Thankyou

[@ColoringBliss]

Spooky I have used odorless mineral spirits on a variety of papers and it is worked well. As always, test it out on a spare piece of paper first before diving into a precious piece of art so you will know how it is going to act.

[@SpookyRooster135]

@@ColoringBliss Thank you 😊

[@katpaints]

Fabulous that you got a refund!!! I THINK I bought Neocolor 1 crayons years ago, thinking they were 2s..... and was so discouraged I just put them away! I need to hunt them down now!!!

[@ColoringBliss]

Kathleen you totally should pull them out! I bet they get accidentally purchased all the time. The naming system is very confusing.

[@destresswithyoga]

I just bought a small set of the Neo l crayons and I’m waiting for them to arrive from Blick. Can you recommend a good coloring book that isn’t small detailed designs? Also, do you know if they work best on a thick paper or smooth?

[@juce5032]

Anything pastelly likes a tooth, so rough paper is best for layering. The thickness depends on if you are using white spirit or adding water colour, i.e. does the paper need to absorb a liquid, plus how many layers you intend to add, if you are using multiple layers, the paper needs to be strong enough to support it, if you're just doing a one-layer sketch, standard sketching paper will probably be fine.

[@destresswithyoga]

Thank you

[@jrb5311]

I'm a mix media artist. I've been using kingart mix media crayons. But Faber castell has gelatos pens that are much more expensive. I have both but I seen to use the kingart instead.

[@ColoringBliss]

I love those creamy water soluble crayons. They are so fun to blend with. I am planning another video soon featuring another line of these that I’m excited about. I haven’t tried the Kingart but they look very similar to several brands I’ve tried.

[@jrb5311]

@@ColoringBliss they are very great. I use them as a base with black Strathmore mix media paper. For detail, I use Sakura moonlight.

[@bostonblackie9503]

There is a difference between Aquarellable NEO II and Water Soluable NEO 1. NEO II are more vibrant when used with water and can be used in several ways NEO I can't.

[@michelleengland4562]

You just sold me on some boogie crayons 😁I didn’t need groceries anyway 😆

[@Julie-vy3oz]

This was fun to watch! I’ve had the NeocolorII for a while and love them! They blend well without water but look lovely with water. I just bought a small set of the NeocolorI and haven’t played with them too much yet, but wanted them for some water resistant effects with watercolor. They are worth the cost and since they are sold open-stock you can add to your collection a couple at a time and replace the colors you use most. I do find they break a bit easily but that doesn’t bother me at all; pieces work just fine!

[@ColoringBliss]

Julie thankfully pieces work great! I am looking forward to using my Neocolor 1 crayons side by side with the 2s. So many possibilities!!

[@deeman524]

The Neo1 is good for underpainting for neo2 that's why the colors are exactly the same. And thank you for using gamsol, before judging, nobody does that but me.

[@ladyflimflam]

If you had bought the Caran d’Ache from Dick Blick instead of Amazon they would have been less expensive and Dick Blick would have sent a replacement box due to the broken tip. And you would have been supporting an actual art shop. Even at my local independent art store they’re less expensive than Amazon.

[@serenityjewel]

They're the same price now. I don't know what they were a year ago. And it's regular stores, including Dick Blick, selling them on Amazon so she's still supporting local businesses. Anyone can and does sell on Amazon, including small businesses.

[@charmsm1691]

I found this fascinating. I agree...this is horses for courses. Frankly, the price the Caran D'Ache are - they would also have to do my housework and make me a cup of tea!(I am in the UK). I have been thinking of buying the Caran D'Ache, but having watched your review, I think I will stick to the Crayola. A box of Crayola was one of the first things I bought when I got into colouring, and the pieces that mean the most to me were done with Crayola.

[@ann-or6ev]

Try carefully melting the yellow crayon together rather than glue?

[@cathyslate5423]

I just wanted to say that thanks to your videos, I did recently try the Caran dAche pencils to the Prismacolor color pencil. I was so very disappointed in the performance of the Caran dAche! Wouldn’t give you 2 cents for another one . I will continue on with my Prismacolor color pencils. Thanks for your videos.

[@olgahein4384]

What kind of Caran D'Ache did you buy? They have a big bunch of brands (not as many as Faber-Castell though), several of them aimed at school children with the according quality. They are partly that expensive cause they are swiss, but tbh, their 'Luminance' pencils are the only ones that can overshadow my Polychromos (which I grew up with).

[@cathyslate5423]

@Moebym While not an artist by trade , I enjoy using different media to color with. I am sure that Caran D'Ache appreciates you being a cheerleader for their brand, however, I do not go any deeper analyzing each tiny detail of a colored pencil as you obviously do. My enjoyment and opinion are strictly my own and needs no further scrutiny as to whether or not it is "fair " "Fairness" is not in my color world , so please be more respectful in the future of one's opinion that may differ from yours before leaving such a negative comment for which you are not informed. I respect your opinion so please do so in kind. The enjoyment " I" receive out of a colored pencil is more performance than cost effectiveness for me. This is not the same for everyone.

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 great fun information to help me work out my choices... thank you heaps

[@24get24give]

interesting comparison, though in fairness the caran d'ache are crayon pastels, so a bit apples and oranges really

[@stephanie_smith]

These are the neocolor l (water resistent) not the neopastels (oil pastels)...then there is the neocolor ll (water soluble)

[@leeeckhoff8101]

Can't wait

[@deeman524]

Perfect review for one of my favorites. Thanks Neo1 on cardstock makes it more easy to move without the use of gamsol, just a stump, you can also use baby oil

[@ladyflimflam]

38:00 gamsol

[@blancaanderson8616]

Guys great show I just wanted to say i have the Crayon‘s and I end up getting two broken ones definitely let me know what they say to you but you’re broken Crayola thank you Blanca

[@unboundbytiffany]

This is kind of a funny comparison. Like they're not really on the same level at all, they may be crayon looking but theyre not truly crayons, atleast as how we know them, possibly by definition too depending on its 'recipe'. Lol. But it does make me wonder if there are any other brands that make wax pastels? Hmmmm

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

Yes

[@felicitycrowe6971]

Oddly enough, even though I absolutely agree that the Caran D’Ache are the ones I would absolutely want not the Crayolas, I actually like the Crayola flower and leaves more than the Caran D’Ache!😂😂😂

[@eBookHoarder]

Crayola sells open stock crayons at Michael's but not every color is offered.

[@iSheree]

I am Deaf so forgive me if you already said but if you already have Neocolour II, is it still worth getting Neocolour I? I just bought a pack of Crayola crayons to see if I even like crayons first. :P I am a watercolour person and a colourist. Just curious to see what you think!

[@s.e.hebert7307]

Watch for the reasons, but I think she decided she wanted the whole set after using them, and she has the Neo II's . These are water-resistant but can be blended with solvents. QUOTE from the chat:These are like standard crayons but much more pigmented and easier to blend.

[@iSheree]

@@s.e.hebert7307 I watched the whole video, but I am Deaf and the subtitles aren't perfect. Thank you for your comment. :)

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for the great question. I definitely think the Neocolor 1 have their place (especially for professionals...light fast, no crumbs, easily blends, etc) but are not necessary for everyone. They are a clumsy tool unlike a colored pencil that can be used for details. The Neocolor 1 would be great for backgrounds that you don’t want to budge when you wash over them or expressive lines added on top of a painting. So many possibilities!!

[@iSheree]

@@ColoringBliss You have convinced me lol. Enabler. :P

[@tcconnection]

Wow that black paper, although if you want muted art, CD won't do

[@maverickmayhem6409]

I purchased the neo 1 by accident it was a happy accident....they are wonderful especially for backgrounds. Yeah I also experienced breakage.

[@ColoringBliss]

Maverick I’ve wondered how many times the Neocolor 1 crayons get accidentally purchased. It is a shame that they don’t have different names.

[@maverickmayhem6409]

@@ColoringBliss I agree, almost returned them, ultimately glad I didn't.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Wait, that math doesn’t work out, $24 isn’t 40 times more expensive than $1.37! Perhaps you meant per crayon? No wait that doesn’t work out 40x more expensive either! 1.36/24= almost 6 cents. 24/15=1.60. 0.06x40=2.60. At the prices you stated; Neocolor I are 26 times more expensive per crayon than Crayola (1.60/0.06=26.66) Still loads more though! One Neocolor=whole box of 24 Crayola 😄

[@ColoringBliss]

😂 I hope I didn’t get my math wrong. I will have to check my notes. I think I based it on the price I paid for that particular pack of 24 crayons...$.25 during back to school sales.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@ColoringBliss ah ok. You did say for the video you used the above prices, the ones you wrote down on your comparison sheet. I guess a little bit of shock tactics or clickbaiting isn’t too disingenuous ☺️

[@miriammoore1261]

Nothing can take the place of Crayola Crayons...they are the best in every way, they are nontoxic, they are made in the USA, they are affordable, AND they come with beautiful childhood memories. GOD BLESS.

[@annsibley616]

Hi crayola came out with new colors the world skin tone they have 6pk.and 24 pk.

[@suzyrogers8332]

Crayola are made in Easton, PA.

[@ColoringBliss]

I would love to visit the Crayola factory some day.

[@Dishank451]

Can you please give one bunch of caran d'ache crayons to me

[@Dishank451]

I live in India

[@mute_ed984]

19:11 Don't wanna get picky but there is little Crumbs even of Caran d'Ache. You just unconsciously wiped them away. But they are still great. I think when you pick Crayons for your medium, you are usually ok with the somewhat grainy look. Crayola didn't to bad on White paper. They maybe could benefit of a second round color layer.

[@marilynkadzielski9670]

Hi Jennifer and Steve! Wish you 2 were my neighbors. Have you heard of Bambino crayons? They’re clay based I saw Johanna Basford use them. Very interesting. She commented that it could be used like a caran d’ache blender.

[@ColoringBliss]

I will definitely look these up. Thanks.

[@marytesta3003]

I love watching all of your videos but some comparisons just don't make sense. I do enjoy swatching but would never expect a dollar item preforming like a 30.00 item generally speaking.

[@amyx231]

Yes!!!!

[@chevgage6210]

Not a single caran dache product has wax bloom, despite being wax based. Other high quality artist grade still has wax bloom. Caran specifically formalized their products against it.

[@darkseriousfgh]

Cool

[@bagobeans]

You have to remember that crayola crayons are made for children. You can't compare an everyday simple child product with a vastly expensive product made for the serious artist. That's not fair. It's not about comparing price but what each product was made for.

[@whooohknewwhooohknew4469]

oh no...succumbed...ordered 84 set!

[@lilitincher4973]

I remember when I was very young my aunt using my Crayolas to make the most beautiful portraits. So no matter what the price, a "cheap" pack of Crayolas can be used to make a wonderful portrait just the same as the expensive Caran D'Ache can, fact!

[@darkseriousfgh]

I like this video

[@serenityjewel]

Thank you because I'm like "Aren't wax pastels just crayons?" You're the only KZbinr who answered that question. Neo Color 1s are just crayons. Other than when you used the mineral spirits, I couldn't tell the 2 apart. And from what I can tell, the leaves and flowers look different because you spent more time coloring with the Neo Color, probably because they're easier to work with. For my purpose, using them to draw before I add watercolor, the Crayola are fine.

[@okay7970]

They changed it from 60 to 40

[@ColoringBliss]

Yes 👍 when Steve and I discussed the thumbnail for this video we had a communication issue and somehow 60 was what Steve understood and created for the first thumbnail. As we watched the video with all of you for the premiere on Wednesday, we heard me said 40 and we realized the mistake. So...quick change!! 😂

[@okay7970]

@@ColoringBliss thanks for no misleading stuff 😁

[@michellegarriott9651]

25 cents for crayons ? Lol That hasn't happened for years and we paid 25 cents for 12 not 24. Several several years ago

[@superbad4635]

i think they are worth the price

[@ColoringBliss]

Totally agreed

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Oh my gosh! The Caran D’Ache crayon holder is $25.50 PER HOLDER at Jackson’s Art! Holy cow, there has to be a cheaper alternative! Edited to add: Lyra makes one for $11.81 at Walmart.com.

[@chevgage6210]

If you're using the neocolors as a Crayola crayon and nothing else you're kinda wasting an opportunity but that's okay. People can do whatever they want

[@IMNENIGMA1]

Not a fair comparison. Neos are was pastels

[@PaulaakaPaben]

Caran d'Ache are not just crayons they are watercolors and can be blended, you are like compairing twu totaly different products! I love my Caran d'Ache and are thinking of buying a bigger box of them!

[@deromilly]

neocolor ii are watersoluble. neocolor 1 are just wax pastels.

[@beckywebster90]

No comparison. Yes, CD are worth the extra money!

[@letigra86]

Anyone else just scrapes off the crayon wax and then later?