miracleone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I have girls who love crafts! We have acrylic, tempera paints, markers and crayons. We also have card stock papers, scrapbook scraps, plain paper, construction paper, felt and foam. What are your must-have art supplies at home? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 oil pastels get a bit of use here and maybe watercolors? enough glue for all your kids to use at once mine love glitter too (although it gets all over the house!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Googly eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 beeswax crayons good quality colored pencils (we have the Lyra Ferby for the little and Prismacolor for the big child) doublestick tape tissue paper small squares of paper for mosaics (I print a grid on colored paper and cut them apart) stencils different paints rolled paper or large sheets of moving paper stamps stapleless stapler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I love all the supplies I've bought from here: http://www.achildsdream.com/ (especially moulding bee's wax). Do-A-Dot paint bottles Crayola markers Tonic scissors Self hardening clay Prismacolor pencils Watercolor crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Watercolour crayons. Good quality ones. Our favourite are the Caran D'ache ones. We tried cheaper ones but they just aren't anywhere near as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I just created an art room for dd. Besides the things mentioned we have: material scrapes rubber stamps and ink pads paper punches decorative paper (scrapbook paper pads are perfect) shape scissors gel pens glitter glue lids from bottles (make perfect circles to trace of different sizes) paper brads rivets and rivet gun ribbon tracing paper I gave dd all my scrapbooking supplies that have been sitting in my closet for 7yrs. Figured someone should use it. She has been in creating heaven since she got the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 shoeboxes duct tape glitter yarn/string something to color with (crayons, pencils) something to paint with popsicle sticks toilet paper tubes tape glue gun beads anything and everything! sense of humor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xilka Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 We're big on wire. Great, cheap stuff that can hold anything together, or be shaped into whatever crazy shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Here are some awesome must-haves for art: Alex Toys My Giant Busy Box Crayola 28ct Colored Oil Pastel Sticks Akro-Mils 09514 CFT 14-Inch Plastic Art Supply Craft Storage Tool Box Crayola 4ct Washable Fingerpaints Primary Crayola 240 Sheet Construction Paper Crayola Washable Kids Paint set of 10 Bottles Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes Melissa & Doug Easel Paper Pad Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel Melissa & Doug Artist's Smock My Drop Cloth Crayola 150-Count Telescoping Crayon Tower, Storage Case, Sharpener Fiskars 12-27457097 Gel Pen, 48-Piece Value Set Alex Paper Roll White, 12"X100' Edited January 24, 2012 by Bloggermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyartmom Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I put together a whole page of my favorite art supplies. I also have some "how to" videos and ideas for organizing your supplies too. Art Supplies for Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I just created an art room for dd. Besides the things mentioned we have:material scrapes rubber stamps and ink pads paper punches decorative paper (scrapbook paper pads are perfect) shape scissors gel pens glitter glue lids from bottles (make perfect circles to trace of different sizes) paper brads rivets and rivet gun ribbon tracing paper I gave dd all my scrapbooking supplies that have been sitting in my closet for 7yrs. Figured someone should use it. She has been in creating heaven since she got the room. A dedicated art room? Sounds wonderful! Do we get to see pictures of your room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieWith3 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 lots of scissors colored pencils buckets of markers different kinds/weights of paper to draw on construction paper glue string, yarn cardboard from boxes ticky tack (the stuff that you can hang things with on the walls- they use it to attach all sorts of things to other things- lego guys, trains, etc.) and this is VERY IMPORTANT- TRAYS- I have a couple from Ikea that were just a few dollars, but I've also accumulated a few of those big black square trays from events that were catered. They're not the sturdiest, but they work well to protect surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchen table academy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Crayola 150-Count Telescoping Crayon Tower -- We love ours. We've had it for almost two years now. Some of our crayons are broken or missing, but man, we love it. Crayola Model Magic -- The perfect, non-messy, no baking required "clay". Great for a carpeted house with active little ones who think that the dog would absolutely love to wear a hat and booties made from clay, lol. Drawing Pads - I purchased several of these at Target during the Back-to-School sale this past fall. They've held up surprisingly well. Sketch Pads - I purchased three of these sketch pads (one for me, one for each of the olders) and they really love them. These are great for heavy duty sketching and illustrated journaling (which my kids love to do). Crayola Giant Coloring Pages - I've bought several of these over the years. They are large enough for everyone to color a single page together, but are also just the right size for a young child to engage in some epic coloring projects all by their lonesome. Prismacolor Colored Pencils - A good set for kiddos, especially boys who like to play drums with pencils. He broke about 3 dozen cheap pencils before I finally decided to invest in good ones...and gave him the shoebox full of old ones to use as drum sticks as long as he promised not to drum with the new ones... Pastels -- My oldest has fine motor issues and loves to use his fingers to smear paint and chalk. Pastels were probably the best thing I purchased. Sidewalk chalk -- Can't beat it for outdoor art. Also good for shadow tracing and outdoor timelining. Not really art supplies, but good to keep on hand: scissors tape glue sticks 2 liter bottles 1 liter bottles coffee cans (both kinds) rocks (my kids like to paint rocks and decorate them) plastic cookie cutters (great for tracing and cutting shapes from clay, playdough and Model Magic) all purpose cleaners (I like Goo Gone, Bar Keeper's Friend, and Magic Erasers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracleone Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 I put together a whole page of my favorite art supplies. I also have some "how to" videos and ideas for organizing your supplies too.Art Supplies for Kids LOVE the link and your explanation of the different oil pastels. I've started my shopping list just by looking at your site. Thank you for sharing! I have the Prang colored pencils and those are ok for now. I think I'll wait on the Prismacolor because of budget issues :) I am getting the watercolor crayons and the oil pastels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I put together a whole page of my favorite art supplies. I also have some "how to" videos and ideas for organizing your supplies too.Art Supplies for Kids As a fellow art teacher myself, I have to say I agree with all that Barb (harmonyartmom) has shared. What a great resource for homeschool parents! I was just talking on another thread recently about the difference between cheap supplies and real art supplies that set students up for success. I hope everyone takes the time to read what Barb has to say about this from the link she's provided. Art IS important in our children's education! As to my own favorites for young students....I like the things that Barb lists - especially Prismacolor pencils. And I also like to keep nice Strathmore drawing paper on hand (paper that contains cotton, not just wood pulp), marker paper and nice markers, Sharpies, Yarka brand watercolors, daVinci Jr. paintbrushes, Strathmore watercolor paper, tracing paper, Akua water-based printmaking inks and Dura-Lar acetate sheets for making monoprints, a rolling pin and brayers (again for printmaking), soft pastels as well as oil pastels and plenty of pastel paper for using with both. (A good, affordable choice for this is a variety of toned Canson Mi-Tientes paper that comes in pads.) These are some of my favorites, but I know I'm leaving several things out that could be mentioned. Some practical things to remember in the art room or area would be plenty of paper towels, disposable paper plates for paint palettes, cotton swabs, alcohol, recycled tin cans for storing pencils and brushes, and a good storage system. Oh, and 11" x 17" sheets of newsprint to use as placemats under projects and also to fold over and protect work that smears easily. Honestly, I'm not trying to advertise for any brands I've mentioned and I don't get paid by anyone whenever I make recommendations. I just love to help people out with this since it's also my special area of education. For all the help I've gotten over the years from others on this forum when it comes to other subjects, this is the least I can do. Blessings, Lucinda Edited January 28, 2012 by HSMom2One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Sculpey Clay! Lots and lots of Sculpey Clay! You can bake it in the oven and paint it if you like (my dd prefers painting the white to buying colored clay). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I've been very happy with Artistic Pursuits' recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We have an art area in the playroom, so I love that we have an art cart - holds everything, including different sized paper neatly, with lots of trays and holders. For supplies, lots and lots of assorted doo-dads, crayons, markers, oil pastels, water color paints, tempera paints, paint brushes of assorted sizes, small palettes to hold paint, cups for paints, tons of assorted paper in different sizes, textures and colors, stencils, stamps, colored pencils, pens, tape (lots and lots of tape - scotch and assorted colors of masking tape), glue sticks, elmer's white glue, paste, mod-podge, pipe cleaners, beads, foam sheets and stickers, scissors (assorted sizes and cut patterns), paper stickers, lots of blanks - masks, animals, crowns, etc., wood pieces, popsicle sticks (plain and colored), shiny stick ons, and just odds and ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastTNmom Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Just wanted to say thanks for all the ideas. When it comes to art, I'm at a loss of what to purchase. My almost-4-yr-old loves to be artistic and I feel I need to stock up on better supplies this year. I enrolled ds (7) in an art co-op class next year...very excited for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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