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 realised 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 Coloured pencil, mixed colours
Price £ 5/10 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 its own imagination – there’s no limit!
Article Number704.565.86
Product details
The pencils are water-soluble, so with a wet brush your child can blend colours in their drawing for creative results.
The pencils are designed to fit comfortably in children´s hands, so they can draw with ease.
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
Comprises: 10 pencils in different colours, 1 pencil sharpener and 1 brush.
The pencils will leave permanent marks on most surfaces and materials, however, immediately washing the area with a stain remover may give good results.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Colour pencils:
- Solid pine
- Plastic part:
- Polystyrene plastic
- Blade:
- Steel, Galvanized
- Handle:
- Solid birch
- Bristle:
- Polyamide plastic
- Metal part:
- Aluminium
Safety and compliance
WARNING! Choking hazard - Small part. Contains functional sharp edge. Risk for cuts. Not suitable for children under 4 years.Recommended for ages from 4 years.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 Coloured pencil704.565.86Weight & measurements
- Package quantity: 10 pack
Package details
MÅLA
Article Number704.565.86- Width: 17 cm
- Height: 2 cm
- Length: 18 cm
- Weight: 0.12 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
MalaAnonymous reviewerLovely for my grandson, I bought for a present
GreatAnonymous reviewerIdeal to go with other items for a gift.
Paint crayonsAnonymous reviewerLovely stocking filler for Xmas
Very good color pencil in the UKAnonymous reviewerThe color is very nice and vibrant
Brilliant pencilsAnonymous reviewer2 in 1 pencils. Can work as a normal pencil crayon then get a cup of water and the brush. They turn into water paints
Durable for a three year old Anonymous reviewerHard warning
Average over priced Anonymous reviewerAverage over priced
PencilsAnonymous reviewerGreat colours
Lovely colouring pencilsAnonymous reviewerBrought for 6 ye old grandson so who loves to draw with his grandad. Great pencils
Ideal for my grandson!Anonymous reviewerIdeal for my grandson!
MalaAnonymous reviewerOnce you wet the crayoning it’s looks like painted lovely
Very nice quality, good thicknessAnonymous reviewerVery nice quality, good thickness for small hands.
Great for kids and adults alikeAnonymous reviewerBring out that artistic and creative side. Fun to use.
Mr PatientAnonymous reviewerStill putting together
Excellent.Anonymous reviewerExcellent.
Missing sharpenerAnonymous reviewerMy grandson loves these colouring pencils as he finds them easy to hold. Sadly the recent packets didnt include the sharpener
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
16Reviews
Lovely colouring pencils
Brought for 6 ye old grandson so who loves to draw with his grandad. Great pencils
Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom
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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 realised 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.”
Material
What is solid wood?
Solid wood is one of our favourite materials and is part of our Scandinavian heritage. It is also a timeless material with many uses. Regardless of the wood species, it is durable, beautiful and renewable. We strive to use this raw material as smartly and efficiently as possible to avoid waste – and we also invest in facilities and logistics so that we can increase the use of recycled wood.