iCrayon Watercolor crayon review (watersoluble wax pastels)

Hi friends! Today I am reviewing the Icrayon water-soluble wax pastels, both the classic and Europe colors. I purchased these in January 2025.

The ICrayon water-soluble wax pastels are very similar to the Neocolor 2 crayons that you can find at Blick in both open stock and set or Amazon in sets. Another comparable brand is Lyra, available at Blick or Amazon in sets. *I think the Lyra is the best value currently 2/5/25. Instead of using the included waterbrush, I recommend small, golden taklon brushes like Zen All Media. *Affiliate links used in this post.

Pros of the ICrayon Watercolor Crayons/water-soluble wax pastels:

• Soft and easy laydown

• Beautiful storage tin

• Nice color assortment

• Price

• Comes with a nice sharpener and a useful palette. (the waterbrush is OK but not very useful for this product, see brush recommendation above.)

Cons:

• Not as water-soluble as other crayon products like the Neocolor 2s or Lyra Aquacolor.

• Pastels are not available open stock

• No lightfast info

Bottom line: I really like these but I like to use them mostly dry with only a tiny bit of water for blending. If that’s how you work you will like them. If you want a watercolor look go for another brand.

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