ART SUPPLIES

This is a resource guide of my all-time favorite art supplies, tried and true! While some of these resources are affiliate links (at no additional cost to you), I only recommend my go-to supplies that I have used and loved.

Essentials

Markers (Semi-Washable: Takes a few extra scrubs & washes, but eventually wash out)

Fine Markers (Very washable)

Broad Markers (Semi-Washable, very strong colors)

Broad Markers (Very washable, *great for toddlers*)

Beeswax Crayons (*great for toddlers*)

Glitter Scented Gel Pens

Colored Pencils

Watercolor Pack

Liquid Watercolors (*great for toddlers*)

Tempera Paint (Washable in primary colors- Fairly thick paint and rich colors)

Tempera Paint (Very Washable, fairly thin/runny paint, *great for toddlers*)

Finger Paint (*great for toddlers*)

Paint Cups In Base & Lids (Great for use with liquid watercolor)

No-Spill Paint Cups & Lids (Great for use with tempera paint *great for toddlers*)

Assorted/fine Brushes (Good for ages 4+ for use with tempera & acrylic)

Fine Round Brushes (Good for ages 4+ for use with watercolor & tempera)

Chubby Brushes (*great for toddlers* & young kids for tempera & watercolor)

Paint Paper Pad

Drawing Paper (Bulk white drawing paper pack *for all ages*)

Fingerpaint Paper Pad (*great for toddlers*)

White School Glue (*for all ages*)

Tape Dispenser (With Scotch tape)

5″ Blunt Scissors (For ages 3-7)

7″ Pointed Scissors (For ages 8+)

Plastic Toddler Scissors (*Great for toddlers*)

Natural Play Dough (*for all ages*)

Play Dough Tools (*great for toddlers* and young kids)

Collage Do-Dads

Stamp Set (*great for toddlers* and young kids )

Extra Goodies

Once you have the essentials, check out this list of my favorite extra goodies to find additional supplies that will offer new art experiences for your kids.

Liquid Chalk Markers

Tempera Paint Sticks

Sparkle Watercolor Gel Crayons

Permanent Markers (Can be used with kids ages 3+, but supervise young kids very closely, these won’t wash off)

Black Permanent Markers Assorted Size Pack (For ages 5+ but supervise young kids closely, these won’t wash off)

Window & Glass Gel Crayons

Construction Paper (Assorted colors)

Bleeding Tissue Paper Circles (The color bleeds when wet)

Blank Greeting Cards & Envelopes

Super Low Temp Glue Gun (Great for kids. Make sure to purchase extra glue sticks to go with it.)

Duct Tape (For ages 5+)

Acrylic Paint (not washable, for ages 7+ or supervised use)

Oven Bake Modeling Clay

Woodworking Kit (For ages 4+ I haven’t actually tried this, but it looks like the best starter carpentry kit out there)

Fluorescent Tempera Paint

Paper Roll (For easels or large paper. *Good for all ages*)

Fluorescent Liquid Watercolor