{"title":"Honeysticks Stage 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery child's creative journey begins with a simple scribble. In the earliest stages, little hands naturally use a fisted grip, making chunky, easy-to-hold crayons the perfect choice. Honeysticks Originals are an ideal first crayon, while Honeysticks Triangles gently encourage the development of a more mature pencil grip as confidence grows. 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We use only food grade approved pigments in all of our products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOES HONEYSTICKS CONTAIN ANY ALLERGENS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beeswax crayons are non-toxic and free of the top 8 allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish ,Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat and Soybeans) Our bath crayons contain soy which is used to soften the crayon. These are made on the same machines as our beeswax crayons so there could be a chance of cross contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO YOU USE PARRAFIN WAX IN YOUR CRAYONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNO! Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, coal or shale oil. We don't want any of that near kids!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS THE WHITE POWDER ON MY CRAYONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may see a light powdery appearance on your Honeysticks crayons. This is called Blooming. 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