Lightfastness test of water soluble wax crayons 18 months in the sun

Results of test

After 18 months in the sun, the NeoColors II crayons had not faded much at all. These are good for professional use. The Marabou Art Crayons had faded a lot. Both types of crayons are water soluble wax crayons.

The lightfastness marking of the NeoColor II was reliable except for the color “Orangish Yellow, 031” that is marked with three stars (***), the highest rating for lightfastness. It had faded a little bit.

Preparation of test

Below are images of the preparation of the lightfastness test of the CaranD’Ache Necolor II and Marabu art crayons.

EPSON MFP image