# Coloring Nub Condensers The Crayola Crayon Maker Makes Use of Left Overs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-crayon-maker References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/12/23/crayola-crayon-maker-recycles-all-those-colorful-nubs/) & [crayola](http://www.crayola.com/products/splash/crayon-maker/) The [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup) Crayon Maker may be the perfect gift for your little budding Picasso. I mean, you probably have coloring nubs littering your home, but instead of replacing them with [new Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-x-swell), simply use this handy device to condense them into full Crayons again. If you're particularly adventurous, you can even use the Crayola Crayon Maker to create a whole new line of [dual-colored Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon). Priced at $19.95, it will not only encourage your child's creative side, but his/her eco-friendly side as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Crayons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a service or device that helps individuals upcycle and repurpose used crayons into new creations. - **Eco-friendly Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and environmentally-friendly art supplies, such as crayons, that promote recycling and reduce waste. - **Customized Coloring Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design customizable coloring tools that allow users to create dual-colored or personalized crayons for a unique artistic experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new technologies or methods to produce more sustainable and eco-friendly art supplies. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate upcycling features in toy manufacturing processes to create products that promote creativity and environmental awareness. - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational tools or apps that teach children about recycling and upcycling through creative activities like making crayons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-toys.md) - [Sensory DIY Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silly-putty-nuggets-mixin-lab.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Revived Crayon Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-crayon-colors.md) - [Multipurpose Beauty Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon.md) - [Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack.md) - [Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full.md)