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Re: [teacherartexchange] help with supplies

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From: M. Austin (whest177_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Wed Jan 18 2006 - 15:26:39 PST

>I was hoping that I could get some help choosing supplies, instead of
>wasting money trying different brands. Our private elementary school has a
>very low budget.

I can relate here! I spend hours writing my "dream" order, and then whittle
it down till I can afford what I want! *L*

> Brushes--I need flat brushes for tempera or acrylic.

Can't help you much here - my primary classes use "biggies" - colored
handles, white bristles. They last forever, and at this age they don't have
the fine motor skills anyways for fine detail painting. My elementary
students use Crayola classpack brushes. They also are high quality and last.

> Chalk Pastels--I would like rich colors. I have ordered some that seem to
> have good color, only to have them go on very light colored.

I don't know the brand right off-hand, but I purchased the 24 (?) packs from
Classroom Direct (white box, blue writing). The colors are bright, and the
kids really like them.

> Supply source--I've found Classroom Direct and Sax to be cheaper. Any
> comments or suggestions?

Personally, I order 95% of my entire order from Classroom Direct and United
Arts & Education. Their prices are very low, and for United the discounts
are printed directly in the catalog.
~Michal
K-12 Kansas Art Teacher
http://www.geocities.com/theartkids 

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