Basic Materials
Although Each teacher and each art project will require unique materials there are some common
materials, and supplies that are basic to most creative art environments.
Papers
The Basic Necessities
Drawing Paper 18 x 24
Construction Paper (Various Colors)
Newspaper Print
Manila Paper
Tissue Paper (Various Colors)
Brown Poster Wrap
White Butcher Paper
Fingerpaint Paper
Tag Board/Poster Board
Paper Plates-White Thinner Type
Brown Bags Small and Large
Aluminum Foil Paper
Waxed Paper
(Optional)
Colored Art & Crafts Papers
Origami Paper
Watercolor, Graphic Design Paper, Drawing Paper
Preformed Greeting Cards
Computer Print Paper
Corregated Paper
Mediums
The Basic Necessities
Tempera (Dry or Liquid)
Ample Supply of White which will be used to mix to lighten the other colors
Ample Supply of Black to use as watercolor for Oriental and other projects
Watercolors
Fingerpaints
Crayons
Colored Chalk
White Chalk
Colored Markers
Felt or Pilot Pens with variety of points
Colored Pastel Chalks
Black Charcoal
Clay-Air Hardening Clay
Optional
*Highly Recommended
*Acrylic Paints in an Assortment of Colors
Non Toxic Glass Paints
*Plaster of Paris Craft Mixture
Colored Sand
*Linoleum Squares and Tools for Creating Prints
*Brayers for Creating Prints
*India Ink
Glues and Attachments
The Basic Necessities
School Glue
Paper Mache Paste
Stapler
Staples
Paper Brads
One Hole Paper Punch Tools
Masking Tape
Variety of Colored Tapes
Various Colored Pipe Cleaners
Optional
Speciality Glues
Binding Tool and Attachments
Brushes, Tools, and Art Instruments
The Basic Necessities
Assortment of Brushes
(Easel Brushes, Watercolor Brushes, and Painting Brushes)
Drawing Pencils or Assortment of #2 Pencils
Soft Erasers
Scissors
(Variety according to age group. Left-handed
and special needs students will require addition purchasing considerations)
Computer with Internet Access
Video Playback System
Optional
Calligraphy Pens (wooden)
Kiln for creating ceremics
Video Recorder
Camera
Darkroom and supplies for developing film