Twig Pencils aka branch pencils are made in the USA. Hawaiian Faya Twig Pencils are hand-crafted from fallen twigs of the myrica faya tree.. This tree was introduced to Hawaii during the 1990's and thrives in the volcanic soil, that now threatens her native forests. Our handmade colored twig pencils are natural, whimsical, practical, and have a special appeal for children and adults. They are really fun tools for drawing and coloring. No trees are cut down to make our twig pencils. Each pencil is approx. 5 inches long and 3/16 -3/8 inches in diameter. The core is a clay and wax mixture with pigment added. Over 1.5 inches of useable core is available. The core is PMA approved non-toxic and safe for children. They can be sharpened using a hand-held pencil sharpener, or safely whittling with a knife. Hawaiian Faya Twig pencils are sold in 1 bundle of seven different colors plus graphite and tied with raffia cord and a product information tag. Also available "loose" for customer's own packaging. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Turquoise, Purple Free Shipping in the USA. Twig Pencils are harvested from trees, groves, brushes, vines and other sustainable resources. They are hand-crafted in Hawaii and California USA.