Elmer's® CrayonPro Electric Crayon Sharpener

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 1,515 ratings

Price: 43.04

Last update: 07-26-2024


About this item

CrayonPro electric crayon sharpener means no more wasted crayons. Its replaceable blade cartridge system automatically peels the paper and sharpens the crayon back to its original shape. This crayon sharpener includes a heavy-duty motor, extra-large shavings receptacle, cleaning tool and one extra blade cartridge. This cleaning brush removes wax buildup. Additional replacement cutters are sold separately.

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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to have patience
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021
After reading several negative reviews I was really hesitant to buy this item. I am so glad that I did. I love being able to refresh my kids crayons. It took a bit of time to figure out how to lock the blade back into place. The instructions could be a bit better on that. There were a lot of reviews stating that once they took the blade out it kept falling out. That's because it wasn't secured in properly. Once my husband and I figured out how to lock it in there was no issues with taking it staying in place. Just like with any sharpener, the end of the crayon sometimes breaks off. That can be a bit annoying because you have to pop the blade out and dig out the broken piece of crayon. It works great for me. I have only used Crayola brand crayons and I don't freeze them as others have mentioned. My kids tried to use it and that typically resulted in a broken crayon because they don't hold the crayon tight enough or pull it out as soon as it's sharp. It can take a bit of patience to get the hang of it but I think it's worth it.
Huber
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindergarten Teacher Must Have!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
I can’t believe I waited so long to purchase one of these!! It is so amazing! As a kindergarten teacher, you must have this. I did not have faith it would last long. I was sure it would break, but it’s going strong. Note that my students are not allowed to touch it!! I did have a crayon break inside. I followed the directions to remove it, and it was so easy! I wish regular pencil sharpeners were so easy to fix. I love that it came with extra blades and a wand to clean out the crumbs. Note that after sharpening, the quality of the crayon is a little compromised. I use exclusively Crayola crayons. Once sharpened, they tend to flake as you color. They aren’t very strong. But I prefer having a point to be able to color more precisely as I demonstrate for my class how to color something. I’d rather have the flaking than try to use a crayon in the shape of a dome. Plus, I like the idea of not replacing crayons unless necessary. I feel like we waste so many crayons!
B. Reed
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome...Super Addicting until the crayon snaps off inside
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Totally love this sharpener. Easy to addicted to just sharpening and repurposing old crayons. The device has a lot of power and that's where I get into trouble. If the crayon slips in my hand, while it's being sharpened, there's a good chance the tip is going to break off inside. When that happens, I can sometimes fix by just forcing that part in further to be sharpened to nothing. But, most of the time I have to use the tool to try to dig it out. That is messy and annoying. Sometimes I can correct without having to take the internal sharpener out of the mechanism. Sometimes I have to take it all the way out and that's when I get annoyed.

Great tool, but you have to be good to use it well without it snapping the crayon tip off. Lots of torque so hold your crayon tight. Try not to cuss at it too much as I am sure it has feelings.
Jnorth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Device!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
So surprised at the quality of this crayon sharpener. I ordered one for my grandchildren and it sharpens crayons to perfection like brand new. Easy for the children to use! I am going to order one for my house!
Bill Clark
1.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating Experience with Crayon Sharpener
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Title: Frustrating Experience with Crayon Sharpener

As a kindergarten teacher, I'm always on the lookout for tools and gadgets that can enhance our classroom experience. When I purchased the crayon sharpener, I was filled with excitement, and my students were equally thrilled at the prospect of perfectly sharp crayons for our artistic endeavors. However, our initial enthusiasm quickly turned to disappointment as we encountered persistent issues with the sharpener.

The main problem we faced was frequent jamming. It seemed like every time we attempted to sharpen a crayon, the sharpener would jam, causing frustration among the students and myself. The interruptions to our creative activities were not only inconvenient but also disruptive to the flow of our lessons.

Additionally, the process of unjamming the sharpener proved to be time-consuming and required constant adult supervision, diverting attention away from teaching and learning. The excitement that initially surrounded the crayon sharpener has now turned into a sense of letdown for both me and my students.

I understand that no product is perfect, but a crayon sharpener should be a straightforward tool that simplifies our tasks rather than complicating them. I would appreciate improvements to the design or functionality of the sharpener to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience in the future.

In conclusion, while the idea of a crayon sharpener in the classroom is fantastic, the current model's consistent jamming has left us feeling disappointed. I hope that future versions of this product address these issues so that it can truly become a valuable tool for teachers and students alike.
TSV
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but worth it if you have lots of crayons
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
I have a kid who colors a lot and has hundreds of crayons and we like sharp points on them. I've had it for a couple of months. It works great. You can sharpen with or without the paper on the crayons. It does require regular cleaning and maintenance. I'll go through and sharpen big batches of crayons and I may have to clean it out 2-3 times in one session but once you get the hang of that it's quick and easy and it works like a charm again. They provide a brush for cleaning the blades and they provide a replacement blade for the future. It is expensive and I haven't done cost analysis of sharpening with this vs just buying new crayons but I wouldn't throw out good crayons just because they are dull. This is way way better then built in sharpeners or other manual crayon sharpeners I've tried. This gets a perfectly new sharp tip that sharper then when they come out of the box and it takes seconds do it. The price is the only downside so you'll have to decide how much of a factor it is but it works great.
Melissa Mauney
3.0 out of 5 stars Dont waste your money!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Sharpener worked GREAT for the 3 months I have owned it. Better yet, students have had 4 weeks off within those 3 months. Crayons break inside the sharpener, and I changed to the new blade and when I plugged it in, it started to run automatically and did not turn off. I am not sure how to fix the solution, but I am incredibly sad it is not a better product for the amount of money it cost. I hope the manufacture finds a solution. As a teacher, I cannot pay for a new sharper every 2 or 3 months.

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