lighthouseacademy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 My kids have gotten on a drawing kick and I need reams of paper! They are using my printer paper and that is quickly running out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 You might check with your local paper. They sometimes give away end rolls to people who go and ask for them. It's perfect for kids to use for drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 A good art supply shop will have newsprint, you can get different weights and sizes of it. It's great for kids drawings because it's super cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I ordered some from www.classroomdirect.com an they have free shipping over $50 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 My local newspaper, when I called them, sent me to their recycling plant and for $5 I have a ginormous endroll (I have to store it under my bed) but it's wonderful! Mine get a huge sheet that either covers the art table or can be used on the floor and just go for it. It should last until they go to college :) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I let my kids use the cheap printer paper I buy from BJs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I by the 500-sheet packs of the cheapest printer paper Walmart carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Definitely yes to the end rolls from your local newspaper - ours gives them away for free. Also, if you have an office supply store that does cutting, ask for their end pieces. Especially if it is a local store rather than a chain. I have gotten end pieces of all sizes and weights, including nice sized poster boards; also different colors. Sometimes they've had a large order from a business, for example for brochures in a variety of colors, and I got the end pieces. I once got the prettiest blue end pieces that were just barely shy of 8.5 x 11 and were a thicker - almost light cardboard - weight. As an aside, if you have a local paint and wallpaper supply store, they will give you their outdated wallpaper sample books. Those patterns can be great for all kinds of things! When doing shapes some years ago, for example, I cut all different ones out of pretty colored/textured wallpaper. Good for artsy things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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