Interested in making pop-up books but don’t know what you’ll need? You’ve come to the right place. Pop-up books are so fascinating and it’s one of my favorite things to make for my loved ones. Beware, they are very time consuming and very stressful. ...
Cardstock is an absolute must when making pop-ups. Cardstock is stronger than regular printer paper, and because of this will make the mechanics of your pops have longevity. In addition, it also helps that cardstock is sturdier than printer paper and...
Cardstock
Now, I know what you’re thinking. What does cereal have to do with making pop-up books? Cereal boxes, snack boxes, and really any other type of box that anything comes in uses paperboard. Paperboard is heavier than cardstock and lighter than cardboar...
Paperboard
Good for measurements!
Rulers
This is good for precision and making cleaner, neater cuts. It’s also good for when you want to add detailed cut-outs to your book.
Craft Knife
Always good to have scissors in your art kit.
Scissors
You’ll need a strong glue to hold your pop-ups and so they’ll last over time. Sulfur-based glues are the best for these types of crafts. School glue stick brands like Elmers are okay and they do get the job done, but in my personal experience it does...
Glue
These are my favorite and the best mechanical pencils I’ve ever used. They last me such a long time, and I love the break-resistant lead.
Mechanical Pencils
This is a reminder that you don’t need expensive art supplies to make good art. 🫶🏾
Paint Brushes
This set was my introduction to gouache and yes I would buy it again. For the price, it’s good quality with vibrant and smooth colors. On the flip side, I did notice that after a while the paint does get patchy and dry. On a scale from 1-10 I would s...
travel gouache paint set 12-count
Who doesn’t love acrylic paint?
Acrylic Paint
Sometimes, I’ll use crayons to add texture to my art.
