Japanese design studio Playfool created the Forest Crayons which are unique stationery with a sustainable build as it is crafted from real wood. It is backed by the abundance of well-maintained forests in Japan and Playfool's designers Daniel Coppen and Saki Maruyama found a way to use the excess timber.
The crayons are made from offcuts of a specific tree species native to Japan -- cedar, katsura, and hazenoki. The wood is collected and ground down to optimize the natural pigments which are blended together with a base of rice wax and rice brain oil. The set comes with 10 crayons and each one is made with a distinct color which has specifically been derived from the wood itself.
Image Credit: Playfool
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-friendly Art Supplies
- Art supplies produced from sustainable materials offer a green alternative, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Natural Pigment Innovation
- The use of natural pigments derived directly from wood introduces a unique aesthetic and eco-benefit in art products.
- Upcycled Stationery Products
- Creating stationery from reclaimed wood provides an innovative use for excess timber, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sustainable Stationery
- The stationery industry is seeing a shift towards eco-friendly products, incorporating natural and reclaimed materials.
- Eco-conscious Consumer Goods
- The market for consumer goods is increasingly favoring products that prioritize environmental impact and sustainability.
- Green Craft Supplies
- Craft supply manufacturers are innovating with green materials to meet the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options.
