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Art Supplies For Kids
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Crayola crayons work great for drawing so if you’re on a tight budget, get those and spend any extra money on some paints.
But if you’re okay with spending a bit more, we recommend Faber Castell beeswax crayons.
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We love the classic Crayola markers (skinny, thick, washable, non-washable — they’re all good). We also like Magic Stix and Stabilo markers, both of which don’t dry out if you forget that marker lid!
Sharpie permanent markers are great for work on d...
Markers For Kids
We like Crayola Oil Pastels for a sturdier oil pastel for little hands and Pentel for a finer version for older kids.
We also really like Faber-Castell gel crayons which are somewhere in between crayon & oil pastel with easy coverage.
Oil Pastels in Drawing Supplies(1000+)
This a staple for kids’ art activities. It’s super versatile, inexpensive, washable, nontoxic, and readily available.
We also love and use BioColor Paint. It’s so shiny and vibrant! Plus, it adheres to more surfaces.
Tempera Paints in Art Paints(1000+)
This is a wonderful modeling clay that NEVER dries out and keeps basically forever. A mus-have if your child loves to build and sculpt! We especially like the Jovi brand for its soft, moldable quality.
Plasticine For Kids
If you haven’t tried liquid watercolor paint yet, you need to! We use it for painting, all kinds of craft projects and science experiments!
kids' watercolor supplies
We use Crayola air dry clay all the time. It’s not as messy as real potter’s clay, plus, you know, air dry.
Model magic is another air-dry modeling material that is super fun, stretchy, and squishy. We’ve found that older kids really love this kind ...
Crayola Air Dry Clay 5lbs Natural White
White art paper and colored construction paper are musts. Watercolor paper and poster board are good sturdy surfaces for painting.
We like easel paper rolls because they allow kids to work big or in groups.
But all you really need is some plain whi...
Pacon Drawing Paper, White, 9x12, 500 Sheets
Homemade playdough is by far our favorite and here is a great no cook recipe.
But if you’d rather not make your own, try this set of playdough. It also comes in bigger buckets, purchased by color, if you find yourself going through it.
Play-Doh in Play Doughs, Putty & Sand(433)
These are the under-appreciated workhorse in our house. We especially like Prang and Faber-Castell World Colors.
For younger artists, Stabilo Woody 3-in-1 pencils can be used for window art, watercolor paints (just add water) or as a crayon/colored ...
Colored Pencils in School Arts and Crafts(1000+)
We like Crayola Oil Pastels for a sturdier oil pastel for little hands and Pentel for a finer version for older kids.
We also really like Faber-Castell gel crayons which are somewhere in between crayon & oil pastel with easy coverage.
Oil Pastels in Drawing Supplies(1000+)