Start the Year off Right with Back-to-School Supplies from Faber-Castell

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) August 25, 2011

Kids enjoy Faber-Castell crayons because they have more color pigments and less wax which results in brighter colors and a smoother texture. The new Jumbo Beeswax Crayons come in 12-color and 24-color boxes. The jumbo size and triangular shape of these crayons make them easier for little hands to hold and help kids learn a proper grip. The vibrant, rich colors enhance the coloring experience. 12-count Jumbo Beeswax Crayons - $ 5.00; 24-count Jumbo Beeswax Crayons - $ 10.00; age 3 & up

Washable Tempera Paint is perfect for all sorts of art projects at school and home. The 12 bright colors are fun for kids to paint with, and use to design posters and banners. The colors mix easily to create new shades. $ 11.00, and 3 & up

Try the elite MAX Colored EcoPencils! These pencils are designed for children to use at home and in school. What sets these pencils apart? They contain thicker leads for pencils that are longer lasting and have better color lay down, but are still encased in a regular size barrel. The leads are SV-bonded which gives them extra reinforcement to decrease breaking. The wood grain of the barrel is aligned for easier sharpening. MAX Colored EcoPencils have a triangular shape that?s easier to hold and gives better control, plus the pencils will not roll off a table. Eco-friendly and non-toxic ? made from reforested wood, and the barrels have a water-based finish. MAX Colored EcoPencils are perfect for those who want high quality colored pencils at a reasonable price. The 24-count pack is available at retail for $ 8.00.

Jumbo Triangular Colored EcoPencils are made from reforested wood. These pencils have a full-length barrel and come in 12 colors. The jumbo size and triangular shape of these pencils make them easier for little hands to hold and help kids learn a proper grip. The extra thick lead results in brighter colors on paper, and the break resistant lead means the pencils will last longer. Includes free sharpener. $ 8.00, age 3 & up????????

Erase and cut in style with some fabulous new accessories from Faber-Castell. Fish Sharpeners are not only adorable to look at, but functional as well. These sharpeners can sharpen both regular and jumbo size pencils, plus regular and jumbo size crayons. There?s a compartment to contain the messy shavings until you discard them. A bonus eraser caps the fish?s mouth. Designed for a children age 6 & up, these sharpeners are available at retail for $ 4.00 each.

My First Scissors is designed for both right-handed and left-handed use. These really cool scissors come in bright orange and yellow and are nice and chunky, making it easy for little hands to hold and cut paper with. The scissors operates with a spring mechanism, and features blades with rounded points for safety. My First Scissors is available at retail for $ 7.00.

Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2011. The company is an environmentally responsible manufacturer of premium art products for children. Our pencils, markers, crayons, and other art materials are designed to bring out the artist in every child. Our EcoPencils are made from reforested wood from Faber-Castell forests that are FSC certified, a warranty that the wood is obtained from renewable and sustainable sources, contributing to the preservation of the environment.

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