The team interviewed groups of children who got to try out prototypes and provide their points of view. What were their favourite colours? What did they think of the paper? “The children had very strong and sensible opinions. We also realized how they use drawing and painting gear. For example, if you’re four years old and in the middle of making a drawing, you don’t always think of putting the cap back on the felt pen. So, these pens will last up to three days without caps.” To ensure high quality at the right price, the development work was allowed to take extra time. “What children do and how they do it is super important. That’s why we considered all their feedback and made sure the products met their needs.”
MÅLA Whiteboard pen, mixed colors
Price $ 2.99/4 pack
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The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through their own imagination – there’s no limit!
Article Number404.776.32
Product details
These whiteboard pens are so wonderfully colourful, almost luminescent – and easy to erase with a wet cloth or sponge when you want to draw with a different colour.
Whiteboard pens made with a child-friendly grip.
Of course everything in the MÅLA series is non-toxic – we care just as much about the creative minds of the next generation as you do.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Designer
S Fager/C Tubertini
Good to know
For use on whiteboards. The lifespan of the pen will decrease if used on paper.
The whiteboard pen will leave permanent marks on most surfaces and materials, however, immediately washing the area with a stain remover may give good results.
Store horizontally. If the color becomes less intense, store the pen vertically with the tip pointed down for 12 hours and the color will revive.
The product should not be used for face or body painting.
Materials and care
Material
- Barrel:
- Polypropylene, Polypropylene, Printed acrylic paint
- Cap/ End plug:
- Polypropylene, Polypropylene
- Pen tip/ Ink carrier:
- 100 % polyester
Safety and compliance
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.Recommended for children 3 years and older.Our paints and pencils meet the requirements of ASTM-D4236 – a standard that ensures that art materials which may contain harmful substances are safe to use as intended.This product bears the CE mark.
Assembly and documents
Advice and care instructions
MÅLA Whiteboard pen404.776.32Measurements
- Package quantity: 4 pack
Packaging
MÅLA
Article Number404.776.32- Width: 8 cm (3 ")
- Height: 2 cm (½ ")
- Length: 16 cm (6 ¼ ")
- Weight: 0.06 kg (2 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Did not work.MariannaBrand NEW pack and all were almost dryed out. Barly show.
Terrible. CarmenDid not expect these to be almost permanent markers. The colours are great and shiny but you need ALCOHOL to remove them from the board. Awful!
Worth buyingGurpreetValue for money pack
Nice colours but…TinaNice colour range but these markers are extremely difficult to remove from the whiteboard. The whiteboard was also purchased from Ikea.
Great colours RuthWould like to see another set of pastel colours to choose from
Does not erase, stained my Mala Easel white board!RosemarieBought these markers to add more colors for my kids Mala Easel White Board. But they do not erase, very hard to remove must use a wet rag, and rub hard to erase. My kids can’t do it without an adult’s help. It also left stains on the whiteboard. My kids get frustrated using it, compared to their original Mala markers they got with the eraser on the back. Do not recommend getting these markers, and now I have a stained whiteboard from it :( hoping ikea would able to replace my whiteboard now.
Terrible markers. Leaves marker dustUmairNot sure what is wrong with these markers but this is the first time we have ever experienced marker dust. It gets on clothes, flooring and is very difficult to clean. Do not buy these markers. First time ever having to leave a negative review for a product from Ikea.
Great colours. My daughter loveLaurenGreat colours. My daughter love them.
Simply awfulKimberlySome colours were dried out already. The ones that worked left a stain on my white board. Threw them out immediately.
These are amazingMiathese whiteboard markers have bright fluorescent colours that are easy to see from a distance!
MalaYaldaDries up quickly
Hard time erasing from white board
MÅLA BoardmarkerEvrimThe ink came very difficult after one day waiting downwards for the first use, and the colours are not so visible, not bright...
No option for 0 stars?!IoanaThis is the worst purchase ever made from IKEA.
First, 2 of the 4 weren’t working at all and the other 2 are so hard to erase we usually use a wet paper towel because the kids get frustrated using the dry eraser!
Dry Erase Markers for Child's Art EaselLanaThese did not work on our art Easley.
DisappointingAmandaI know the Mala Whiteboard pens are inexpensive but that fact that only one pen worked out of the 4 when I opened the packaging was truly disappointing. Do not buy! Not worth it.
Great colours but the malaAnonymous reviewerGreat colours but the mala eraser won’t erase these. My child was so frustrated I had to erase it with alcohol and get rid of these pens. The blue, green, red, black that come with the eraser work though. Buy that one instead.
White board markersMaryGood price for quality. Kids love them.
Nice!LarisaWorks as expected
GreatGioiaGreat
The colors are very lightManiaThe colors are very light and difficult to remove from the board.
Customer reviews
3.4Average rating
573Reviews
Story
For all creative little explorers
Drawings all over the kitchen table and coloured felt pens without caps. Does it sound familiar? This is definitely part of living with children, and actually something to be happy about. Painting, drawing, and crafting are in fact not just fun, but important work, and a way for your child to develop. When we created the MÅLA series, we wanted to take children’s creation very seriously and listened to the true experts: the children themselves.
We always start with the child’s perspective to understand what they really need. In this project, we found facts and inspiration in pedagogy focusing on creativity. “We realized that creativity isn’t just any play for children, they’re little researchers who use creation to understand the world around them,” says Ina Tidbeck Sjöblom who was part of creating the MÅLA series.
Made for busy artists
Easy to get started
The MÅLA series has been around for a long time, but it keeps growing and evolving as we see new needs and get new ideas. All parts should be easy to grab and use whenever inspiration strikes. “The child shouldn’t need a parent nearby to start drawing or painting. Being able to do things on your own is an important part of development. You grow with the task.”