I received my first box of Crayola Crayons today that did not contain Dandelion(It was a Christmas present from one of my students! SO SWEET!) I have to admit though...I was extremely sad when I opened the box and no longer saw Dandelion in the mix. The absence is really pretty glaring. You see a variety of reds, oranges, blues, & green, but there is just one bright yellow looking back. I'm not hating on the only remaining yellow, but it does not have the depth & versatility that Dandelion possessed. I'm not hating on Bluetiful. It is a fine blue, though be it a bit redundant in the box of 24. We already have blues, and Bluetiful does not have a huge distinction from some of the others included. It is a bit darker than the others, but with 5 blues in a box of 24...we could have done without. Why could they have not gotten rid of green-yellow (the extremely bright color that colors more like the bright yellow than any type of green). Crayola, I love your crayons....you truly are the only brand for me, my own children, and my students. However, this was a terrible mistake on your part. There is no shame in changing your mind! You can bring back Dandelion.
The whole art education community would thank you!!
The whole art education community would thank you!!
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Yes, I agree! Dandelion was a richer yellow, and showed up much better on white paper. Finding a blue that matches when returning to a project is difficult for younger students who are emergent readers and don't remember which one they were using.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Dandelion was so bright and I miss it!
ReplyDeleteAgree. A warm yellow is needed. Dandelion fits the bill.
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