Craft Supply Checklist
Ready to buy arts and crafts supplies and don’t have a clue where to start or what to buy? Yup, buying supplies can be intimidating especially if you don't know what works well for kids. That's why we created this checklist! Keep these supplies on hand so you can tackle your next Art & Craft DIY project with ease.
Glues
Stick this to that! Always try and have a variety of glues suitable for more than one substrate.
- Glue Stick
- Sew Simple
- Paper Glue
- Rainbow Glitter Glue
- Art & Craft White glue
- Blits Stik
- Glu Dots
- Glue Gun & Glue Sticks for heavy duty crafts
Tapes
Masking, double sided or clear, you can use it on multiple areas of your project.
- Double Sided Tape
- Crystal Clear Tape
- Invisible Tape
- Glu Tape
- Masking Tape
Cutting supplies
Store your craft scissors separate from your kitchen scissors to ensure they stay sharp!
- Cut ‘n Paste
- Utility Knife / Box Cutter
- Shaped scissors
- Self-healing cutting mat / Cutting board
Paper
Paper is always one of the most important items in your craft project. So make sure you have a wide variety to brighten your experience!
- Various decorative/scrapbook paper
- White cardstock
- Coloured paper
- Foam board
- Decorative wrapping paper
Painting
Acrylic paint works well for paper, poster board, paper maché, Styrofoam, primed metal, terracotta, plaster, resin, wood, canvas, and more. Enamel paints work better than acrylic on glass and other non-porous surfaces.
- Brushes
- Variety of paints (acrylic or enamel)
- Chalkboard paint
- Glitter paint
- Paper board for paint while working
Colouring supplies
Colouring and drawing improves fine motor skills, encourages focus, and nurtures creativity. Colouring and drawing both help kids improve fine motor skills. They also train the brain to focus.
- Wax Twisters
- Glitter crayons
- Markers / Sharpies
- Pencils, sharpener & eraser for sketching and writing
- Ruler for precise measurements. Choose one with a metal edge.
Bonus supplies
- Hole punch - A single hole punch is the most versatile option.
- Ribbon
- Fabric
- Stickers
- Stamps
- Stencils
- Pliers
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