How to Sharpen Crayon Points

Leave it for a few minutes. If you don't fancy holding it in place, tie it to a piece of string which ties onto a pencil. Place two piles of books either side of the bowl and rest the pencil across the books, with the crayon string dangling into the bowl just far enough that the tip only is in the hot water.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

This is similar to an electrical pencil sharpener.
It is quick and takes less effort than the method above, if you are able to obtain this item.

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Sharpen the crayon the same way you would sharpen a pencil in a manual sharpener.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

The knife doesn't have to be super sharp -- a butter knife will do.
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Glide the knife on the tip of the crayon, going back and forth. Be careful not to hurt yourself!
- Cutting from the base of the crayon to the tip is easiest, though you can also try working from side to side.

Method 5

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Hot water
Bowl
Pencil or crayon sharpener (optional)
Pencil, string and books if making a crayon stand (useful if you are fixing a lot of crayons)
Knife (for knife method)
Sandpaper (for Sandpaper method)