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Kids Friendly Art Supplies

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Go-to materials that inspire kids' creativity and bring their artistic visions to life.
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everyday arts and crafts

what I like to use when I'm creating with children

 
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Amazing for all kinds of collage
Mod Podge
 
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best for those who can't afford the mess.
Acrylic Paint
 
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Amazing for details and drawings!
POSCA
 
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amazing to use with kids!
Chalk Markers
 
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the one's I've tried and loved.
Mixed Media Notebook
 
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My absolutely favorite for drawings!
Pigma Micron
 
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The easiest to clean after arts and crafts!
Crayola Crayons, Crayon Packs & Boxes
 
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The multipurpose brushes are great for kids, easy to clean, and not the most expensive.
Art Paintbrush Sets
 
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Gel-pens are life-savings when kids want something glittery!
Coloring Pens
 
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The double-points markers are great to teach about intensity and purpose of the brushes. Also, I love that there's a watercolor feel to it.
Best Coloring Markers
 
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Perfect for small hot glue guns, and great for details in more elaborated crafts.
Colored Hot Glue Sticks
 
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great for when a kid is ready to use hot glue, but you are not willing to let them get hurt.
Mr. Pen Hot Glue Gun Finger Protectors, 24 pcs
 
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great for littles ones, easy to set-up, and easy to put away!
Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel, Brown
 
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perfect to help the kid let their inner picasso out after school.
FIXSMITH 8x10 Inch Canvas Boards, 12 Pack
 
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not too expensive, and perfect size to keep all organized!
Acrylic Paint Set - 24 Pack of 12mL
 
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easy to use and easy to remove.
VersaChalk Chalkboard Vinyl Contact Paper
 
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if your kid is into callygraphy, this is a good start :)
MEGREZ Chinese Japanese Calligraphy Paper
 
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this is perfect for those kids who are beginning to take watercolor more seriously…
ARTEZA Watercolor Paper, 3 Packs, 30 Sheets
 
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this will keep your kid busy for hours!
200 Sheets Black Carbon Graphite Transfer Paper
 
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hey, perfect size, bright colors… it can't go wrong
DecoArt Acrylic 2 oz 12 Count Brights Paint
 
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I do love these for my own artwork! the colors are beautiful and the texture is light!
FolkArt Pastel Multi Surface Acrylic Paint Set
 
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great to teach children how to use each brush, without worrying to much about how expensive they were.
BOSOBO 20 Pcs Round-Pointed Paint Brushes
 
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this will L A S T a while!
VViViD Double Primed Cotton Canvas 12" Roll
 
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I love the watercolor feel and the many skin tones it offers.
Shuttle Art 30 Colors Skin Tone Markers
 
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if your kid is into journaling, these will add even more fun!
Le Pens Multicolor Set | 0.3mm Fine Point Pens | Smudge Proof Ink
 
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it gets the job done, and its not messy at all!
Aleenes Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 fl. oz. 3 Pack
 
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kids love this!
A Recipe for No-Cook Paper-Mache Paste - The Spruce Crafts
 
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a grown-up is much needed to do this, but I guarantee, children fall amazed by watching food turn to ink. <3
Natural Ink Making - Basic Techniques, Recipes, Safety + Supplies
 
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I use this for crafts, but what I really like it's to use it so kids can create their own labels for drawers, pencil cases etc! It's a fun way to teach organizational skills and independence, from a young age.
Art Tape
 
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I love this account! she teaches low-waste and kid friendly recipes for arts & crafts!
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