CRAYOLA Washable Kids Paint Set, 10 Ct, Children Arts & Crafts Supplies, Creative Gifts
Reviewed 1 September 2026 · price checked live
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Washable paint is bought by parents who want the mess without the consequences, and the honest answer is that it delivers most of that, with limits worth knowing before the first session. This is the most-rated product in our arts and crafts category, and the reviews divide almost entirely along the line of whether the paint was washed out promptly or left to dry.
- Brand
- CRAYOLA
- Amazon rating
- 4.8 / 5 from 20,875 ratings
- vs Arts & Crafts
- 0.2 above the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 1 of 50 rated arts & crafts we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £1.50 to £22.99)
- How proven
- One of the most-reviewed in its category
How it compares in Arts & Crafts
Across the 50 rated arts & crafts products we track, the typical score is 4.6 out of 5. This one sits at 4.8, which puts it in the upper quarter of the category rather than level with it. Where almost everything is rated well, the gap at the top is small in points and large in practice. That places it first of the 50 we rank here.
It carries 20,875 ratings against a category median of 6,240. A rating from a large base is harder to distort and tends to hold up over time, so a high score here means more than the same score on a new listing.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £1.50 to £22.99, where the midpoint is about £6.99. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 50 arts & crafts products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
What washable actually means
The formulation is designed so that pigment sits on fibres rather than bonding into them, which is what lets it lift with water and ordinary detergent. It works well on cotton clothing, on skin, and on hard surfaces like tables and plastic mats. It is not a promise that paint disappears on its own.
The variable that matters most is time. Fresh paint rinses out easily; paint that has dried into a fabric for a week is a much harder job, and heat sets it permanently. Never put a paint-stained garment in a tumble dryer before you know the stain has gone, because that is the step that turns a washable stain into a permanent one.
What it will not reliably come out of
Porous and absorbent surfaces are where the washable claim runs out. Untreated wood, unsealed grout, some rendered walls, and rough plaster hold pigment in a way cotton does not. Carpet is a mixed case: light colours on synthetic carpet usually lift with prompt blotting, while wool and darker paint colours can stain.
Certain pigments are also harder than others. Reds and deep blues are more persistent than yellows and greens across most washable ranges, which is worth knowing when deciding what to hand a two-year-old near a cream sofa.
Practical setup for painting with young children
Cover the surface with a wipeable mat or an old shower curtain rather than newspaper, which soaks through. Old clothes beat aprons for anything under four. Decant small amounts into a palette or a muffin tray rather than handing over the bottles, which halves both the waste and the spill risk.
Wash hands and clothes the same day rather than the next. That single habit is the difference between the reviews saying it washes out perfectly and the ones saying it does not.
Check the age guidance on the pack and supervise the very young. Washable paint is formulated to be non-toxic, but non-toxic is not the same as food, and paint-covered hands go into mouths.
Key features
- Set includes 10 different colours of nontoxic washable kid's paint in 2 oz plastic bottles
- Premium washable quality easily washes from skin and most washable clothing
- Does not drip readily from brush, does not separate
- Assures consistent performance and bright colours
- Ages 3+
Frequently asked questions
Does Crayola washable paint really wash out?
From cotton clothing, skin and hard surfaces, generally yes, provided you wash it before it dries in and never tumble dry a stained item first. Heat sets the pigment permanently.
What surfaces does washable paint not come out of?
Porous ones. Untreated wood, unsealed grout and rough plaster hold pigment in a way fabric does not. Carpet is mixed: synthetic and light colours usually lift with prompt blotting, wool and dark pigments can stain.
How do I get dried paint out of clothes?
Soak in cold water first, then wash with detergent and check before drying. Do not put it in a tumble dryer until the stain is gone, because heat will fix what is left permanently.
Is washable kids paint safe?
It is formulated to be non-toxic and complies with toy safety standards, but that is not the same as edible. Follow the age guidance on the pack and supervise young children, who put painted hands in their mouths.
Which paint colours stain the most?
Reds and deep blues tend to be more persistent than yellows and greens across most washable ranges, which is worth bearing in mind around light-coloured furniture.
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