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Re: [teacherartexchange] My Product Preferences

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From: Woody Duncan (woodyduncan_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Mon Jan 30 2006 - 15:55:09 PST

Shirley Hamilton wrote:

> I used to use the Prang watercolors for my students. However, the
> crayola colors are much more intense. The only problem my students run
> into is learning how to make the colors match the duller colors in the
> Prang sets if they are more familiar with the Prangs. I don't know how
> lightfast they are compared to the Prang sets though.

Shirley,
It may not be too important if a child's sky fades after several years.
I'm big on expanding vocabulary. Teach them "fugitive". Old faded
construction paper is a good model of fugitive pigments. The early
wool industry in New Mexico used the urine of young males as a
method of fixing dye colors in wool yarn. How they discovered which
urine was best is open to broad speculation.

> I've only been
> using them for two years. The kids seem to use less of the paint and
> enjoy the colors more. The only challenge you'll have is getting the
> students to mix their own colors because they will absolutely love the
> colors in the set.

You should have lessons that only allow mixed colors. The kids will
surprise you. I love mixing complements together. Blue and orange
are my favorites.
                                Woody 

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