Color Explosion basically requires either white or black paper; the same clear marker can be used on both. One of the most delightful elements about the product to kids is its magical allure. The drawing pads seem no different from regular paper, but glittery colors appear, blending together effortlessly and standing out on the black or white background. The kits come with other drawing tools to make the experience more fun, such as stencil sheets or sun catcher kits.
Color Explosion graduated from paper with its Glow Board product. Remember the Etch-a-Sketch you had when you were younger? The Glow Board is similar in that no paper is required, and you can use the same board with two drawing surfaces and a backlight to draw and print new scenes (separate printer is required). Other products in the Color Explosion line include 3-D markers, a sparkle wand, twin packs and multiple product lines featuring popular animated characters.
Parents enjoy the Color Explosion concept because it keeps the ink stains off of skin, clothes and carpet. The Glow Board could be for more than just drawing like homework help and learning concepts. For example, you can use the board to write down spelling words, helping make the process more enjoyable for young artists who still need to practice for Friday's spelling test.
Parents who want to nurture their children's artistic development may want to explore other, more traditional avenues of art as opposed to the latest pop culture trends. According to the Go Get Your Smock website, young children are experimental artists who learn a great deal from the process of mixing colors and even getting a little messy. Products like Color Explosion prevent some valuable lessons involving the use of blending colors on one's own.
As part of one of the most visible arts and crafts lines out there, Color Explosion by Crayola is widely available, from the grocery store to the local art store and even through various online shopping networks.