Stockmar 8 Block Wax Crayons - Waldorf Assortment

Stockmar Wax Blocks are beautifully crafted art materials designed to inspire creativity from the very first marks on paper. Made using the same carefully developed wax blend and available in the same harmonious colour palette as Stockmar wax crayons, these blocks offer exceptional drawing properties while appealing to the senses.

Their flat, chunky shape sits comfortably in the hand, making them especially well suited for young children who are just beginning to explore drawing. The broad surfaces and edges allow children to experiment with different techniques as they create. Large areas of colour can be filled quickly, while the edges of the block can be used to produce patterns, waves, and textures across the page. These playful possibilities invite children to explore colour and movement freely, encouraging imagination and artistic confidence.

Stockmar Wax Blocks are crafted from a carefully balanced blend of waxes—including approximately 10% natural beeswax—combined with high-quality pigments. This thoughtfully developed formula uses beeswax in a responsible way, ensuring excellent performance while respecting it as a valuable natural resource. The inclusion of high-purity microcrystalline wax, a refined subtype of paraffin wax, enhances colour brilliance, durability, and the distinctive layering qualities that Stockmar products are known for.

This unique texture allows children to experiment with shading, glazing, and scratching techniques, opening up a wide range of creative possibilities as their artistic skills develop. Colours can be layered and blended with ease, maintaining their vibrancy without becoming sticky or dull.

The beeswax within the formula contributes a gentle luminosity and a subtle honey-like scent, adding an extra sensory dimension to the drawing experience. Durable and long-lasting, these wax blocks are designed to grow with children, supporting creative exploration from early scribbles to more detailed artwork.

Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in Waldorf-inspired learning environments, Stockmar Wax Blocks encourage children to discover the joy of colour, creativity, and self-expression—while offering a thoughtfully made, safe, and reliable art material for everyday use.

Tin case, 8 blocks each 41x23x12 mm (1.61x0.91x0.47 inch), with scrapers, 8 colours assorted. Colour: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 03 orange | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 07 green | 10 ultramarine | 12 red violet

10% beeswax

About Stockmar

For over a century, Stockmar has been recognised around the world for producing exceptional art materials that nurture creativity and imagination. Founded in 1922 in Germany, the company originally began making beeswax products before developing the high-quality crayons, paints, and modelling materials now loved by families, schools, and artists alike.

Stockmar products are carefully crafted using ingredients such as pure beeswax and high-quality pigments, ensuring vibrant colours, excellent working properties, and safe, non-toxic materials for children. The colours used across the range are thoughtfully developed using principles inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s colour theory, creating harmonious shades that blend beautifully and support artistic exploration.

Today, Stockmar remains closely connected with Waldorf education, where their materials are valued for encouraging creativity, sensory exploration, and artistic expression. With their commitment to quality, sustainability, and thoughtful design, Stockmar art supplies continue to inspire children and artists around the world.

Discover the full story behind Stockmar’s Waldorf art supplies