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Posted: June 16 2008 at 4:57pm | IP Logged Quote mooreboyz
Can someone recommend a quality brand of watercolors for children? I want to implement painting more in our everyday routine...on picnics and such; but, have been terribly disappointed with the watercolors I've purchased in our little town (we only have a dollar store). So, I plan on buying some online.

Also, as I am no expert, are there some basic steps to use/teach the kids to paint properly with them? My goal is to have the supplies set out on a tray so they can use them whenever they are inspired this summer.

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 5:20pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Prang is a step up in quality from the Crayola and Roseart which are commonly sold, so is good choice particularly for the younger set. This is mostly what we used to get started.

For higher quality, the art program we use, Artistic Pursuits, recommends Cotman and Grumbacher which they say give good color results without being too pricey. These would be available on-line or in art stores. Dick Blick is usually a good place for decent prices.

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 5:38pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
We have Prang. I use Crayola for the 2 and 3 year olds, but once they get to age 4...mine have all wanted "paints like Mommy's", which were Prang, because the color is WAY BETTER!

I also have a set of Grumbacher for me....but the girls are always begging to use them, as it is definietely a step up and they can see it.

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 10:24pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Have any of you ever used the Stockmar Watercolors? Should I just focus on the Grumbacher instead? They are certainly more affordable! My dd has used up all of her pink and is desperate for more. Epic crisis here!

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Posted: June 17 2008 at 12:49am | IP Logged Quote Mamamoon
i like the stockmar watercolors~they really last.
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Posted: June 23 2008 at 11:23pm | IP Logged Quote mooreboyz
I got the Prang brand today and love them!!!

Thank You!!!!

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