Crayola did confirm in an inquiry posted on Delphi-Avoiding Corn that their tempera paints and washable paints (not the Color Wonder) are corn-free.
Crayola’s watercolors are also currently corn-free. The product used to contain dextrins, but after 1999 that practice was discontinued. So do make sure the Crayola watercolors are recently purchased.
Keep in mind that in the inquiries into corn at Crayola: “the computer system at Crayola doesn't give the ability to type in, say, "corn" and get information on all corn derivatives, and she doesn't have a list of ingredients in each product. She has to type in each ingredient separately and it will pull of a list of products with that ingredient. She checked on corn, corn syrup, corn starch, dextrins, dextrose, citric acid and xanthan gum for me.”
If you do have reactions or problems with these products, do let us know. Thanks.
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Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Friday, March 02, 2007
Crayola Crayons
A couple other inquiries (Inquiry 2/13 & Inquiry 3/1) into Crayola products gives more insight into Crayola's corn-free status.
Their regular crayons are corn-free except for the glue on the wrapper. The wrapper should be removed and the crayons washed to remove any remaining traces of corn before use.
It was rumored that corn starch was used in the molds for the crayons, but that is not true. Crayola does not use corn starch in the molds, however they do use a silicone spray on an as-needed basis (see post 4000.27 and post 4083.1 on Delphi -Avoiding Corn Forum).
The crayons also do not contain soy or coconut/palm. They are made in a paraffin base, not vegetable or beeswax.
Crayola did confirm in Inquiry 3/1 that there are corn derivatives in all of their markers, air-dry clay, model magic, white paste, and dough (citric acid in the dough).
Also according to the Inquiry 3/1 “the computer system at Crayola doesn't give the ability to type in, say, "corn" and get information on all corn derivatives, and she doesn't have a list of ingredients in each product. She has to type in each ingredient separately and it will pull of a list of products with that ingredient. She checked on corn, corn syrup, corn starch, dextrins, dextrose, citric acid and xanthan gum for me.”
So this may explain why different people get different results when contacting Crayola.
See also our post about Crayola colored pencils
(Confirmed soy: Color Wonder washable finger-paints and markers, colored pencils, and the regular washable markers contain soy.)
Their regular crayons are corn-free except for the glue on the wrapper. The wrapper should be removed and the crayons washed to remove any remaining traces of corn before use.
It was rumored that corn starch was used in the molds for the crayons, but that is not true. Crayola does not use corn starch in the molds, however they do use a silicone spray on an as-needed basis (see post 4000.27 and post 4083.1 on Delphi -Avoiding Corn Forum).
The crayons also do not contain soy or coconut/palm. They are made in a paraffin base, not vegetable or beeswax.
Crayola did confirm in Inquiry 3/1 that there are corn derivatives in all of their markers, air-dry clay, model magic, white paste, and dough (citric acid in the dough).
Also according to the Inquiry 3/1 “the computer system at Crayola doesn't give the ability to type in, say, "corn" and get information on all corn derivatives, and she doesn't have a list of ingredients in each product. She has to type in each ingredient separately and it will pull of a list of products with that ingredient. She checked on corn, corn syrup, corn starch, dextrins, dextrose, citric acid and xanthan gum for me.”
So this may explain why different people get different results when contacting Crayola.
See also our post about Crayola colored pencils
(Confirmed soy: Color Wonder washable finger-paints and markers, colored pencils, and the regular washable markers contain soy.)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
RoseArt Crayons
A post on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about RoseArt Crayons (in conjunction with this inquiry), states that RoseArt Crayons are corn-free per the company.
Another inquiry posted on Delphi-Avoiding Corn confirms that RoseArt’s Jumbo Washable Crayons are corn-free.
The crayons are made using just wax and food coloring. It was also confirmed that their products do not contain corn, soy, or coconut/palm.
The person inquiring was not very impressed with the knowledge of the RoseArt representative, and felt that the information provided was not well researched.
That said, RoseArt crayons will be showing up on the list. If you do have any information about the corn-free status of RoseArt or reactions to their products, do let us know.
Another inquiry posted on Delphi-Avoiding Corn confirms that RoseArt’s Jumbo Washable Crayons are corn-free.
The crayons are made using just wax and food coloring. It was also confirmed that their products do not contain corn, soy, or coconut/palm.
The person inquiring was not very impressed with the knowledge of the RoseArt representative, and felt that the information provided was not well researched.
That said, RoseArt crayons will be showing up on the list. If you do have any information about the corn-free status of RoseArt or reactions to their products, do let us know.
Colorations - Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Playdough
Colorations Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Dough (playdoh) has been on our list for a while, and is carried by Discount School Supply online.
A recent inquiry into the dough has given us a bit more information as to potential allergens that may be in the dough. While the dough is still corn-free, it has been found to contain potato, and the vegetable oil used in the dough may also contain soy.
A recent inquiry into the dough has given us a bit more information as to potential allergens that may be in the dough. While the dough is still corn-free, it has been found to contain potato, and the vegetable oil used in the dough may also contain soy.
Playdoh - unsafe
For some of us, even getting into the same room with Playdoh by Hasbro can cause problems.
A recent inquiry into Playdoh's contents confirms their use of corn starch as an ingredient.
Do not use this product with a child that has a corn allergy.
A recent inquiry into Playdoh's contents confirms their use of corn starch as an ingredient.
Do not use this product with a child that has a corn allergy.
RoseArt Modeling Clay
A post on Delphi-Avoiding Corn shares the results of an inquiry into RoseArt's modeling clay.
The RoseArt Company claims their modeling clay is corn-free. It does contain wheat and mineral oil for those that that may affect.
If you have any problems with this product, do let us know.
The RoseArt Company claims their modeling clay is corn-free. It does contain wheat and mineral oil for those that that may affect.
If you have any problems with this product, do let us know.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Elmer's Glue
Elmer's glue has been contacted several times over the years and each time the company claims their products are corn-free.
However, there have been several reports of reactions to their products as well. Please use extreme caution with their products.
However, there have been several reports of reactions to their products as well. Please use extreme caution with their products.
Faber-Castell Products
A report on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about children's craft items states good news about Faber-Castell.
After contacting the company, it seems all Faber-Castell products are corn-free except their "Creativity for Kids" kit which contains corn.
After contacting the company, it seems all Faber-Castell products are corn-free except their "Creativity for Kids" kit which contains corn.
Crayola Colored Pencils
A report on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about children's craft items states bad news about Crayola.
After contacting Crayola about possible corn in their products, it was found that the only truely "corn-free" Crayola product is their colored pencils. Their colored pencils do contain soy though.
More Info about Crayola products: Crayola Crayons Review or select Crayola under "labels" at the end of this post.
After contacting Crayola about possible corn in their products, it was found that the only truely "corn-free" Crayola product is their colored pencils. Their colored pencils do contain soy though.
More Info about Crayola products: Crayola Crayons Review or select Crayola under "labels" at the end of this post.
Friday, January 12, 2007
List of Corn-Based Products
The Kentucky Corn Grower's Association has provided a list of corn-based products for us to avoid.
Notables on the list are:
BioBags
Duracell Procell Batteries
Eveready Batteries
Febreze Deoderizing Spray (this is a very problematic item, even their allergy-free)
Gyne-Lotrimin
Ingeo Fiber products (bedding) this includes pillows sold at Target.
Ingeo Carpet
Kingsford Charcoal
Magic Nuudles (Craft material)
Natural Living Bedding (Target, Linens n Things, and Amazon.com)
Palmer Tempera Paints
Prang Art Paints
Tinactin Foot Powder
Sheetrock Wallboard
Notables on the list are:
BioBags
Duracell Procell Batteries
Eveready Batteries
Febreze Deoderizing Spray (this is a very problematic item, even their allergy-free)
Gyne-Lotrimin
Ingeo Fiber products (bedding) this includes pillows sold at Target.
Ingeo Carpet
Kingsford Charcoal
Magic Nuudles (Craft material)
Natural Living Bedding (Target, Linens n Things, and Amazon.com)
Palmer Tempera Paints
Prang Art Paints
Tinactin Foot Powder
Sheetrock Wallboard
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