Art teachers or those familiar with kids painting

[jenna]

I have Crayola washable finger paint and kid's paint.

Any recommendations for brushes?  Something easy to clean that holds up well?

And it this going to be a complete mess?  My son is 2 1/2.  I'm guessing this should be an outdoor activity followed by a bath?  Or will I just end up hosing him down outside?

Anyone have any tips or hints? 

ETA:  Bonus points if I can get the stuff from Amazon.

[speckledfrog]

I like the thick nylon brushes because they are so easy to clean. If you put a drop cloth down it should be fine. I let W paint in a diaper. You could have him put on a little smock if you want.

ETA:  www.amazon.com/dp/B005E9KWTG/?tag=vglnk-c880-20  Also, I am not an art teacher, just a former preschool teacher.    

[jenna]

Ha! Just saw your ETA as I added mine. Thanks, speckled.

[jenna]

Jul 6, 2013 21:06:17 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

I like the thick nylon brushes because they are so easy to clean. If you put a drop cloth down it should be fine. I let W paint in a diaper. You could have him put on a little smock if you want.

What's easier to clean up - kid wearing only a diaper, or kid wearing older clothing?  I don't mind tossing the clothing if they get trashed.  I'm trying to avoid a giant mess, though.

[spedrunner]

Get brushes of all different sizes , these below are my favorite
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Get spill proof paint cups

Get rolling stamps

i love the paint with water coloring books



also something that can be done independently is painting on black construction paper with a paint brush and water.....kids love watching it appear and disappear when it dries

[jenna]

We were at the pool today, and painting with water on the concrete. That's what inspired me to look for brushes.


spedrunner - what's the name of the brushes in the first picture?  and which set of paint cups do you use?

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Jul 6, 2013 21:10:49 GMT -5 jenna said:

Jul 6, 2013 21:06:17 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

I like the thick nylon brushes because they are so easy to clean. If you put a drop cloth down it should be fine. I let W paint in a diaper. You could have him put on a little smock if you want.

What's easier to clean up - kid wearing only a diaper, or kid wearing older clothing?  I don't mind tossing the clothing if they get trashed.  I'm trying to avoid a giant mess, though.

2 yr old + paint = giant mess. You're setting yourself up for a freak out! He'll have a blast, though.

[speckledfrog]

We always paint before bath time, so it's easier for me in a diaper. I think paint clothes might be easier for you. You can always try it and see what happens. I don't think it's going to be as messy as you think it will be. If he starts getting crazy with the paints just shut it down. My preschoolers painted almost daily and it wasn't a big deal. Don't do it on a rug, obviously!

[speckledfrog]

Lol at stellas comment followed by mine. You could always paint in directly in the bath tub until you figure out if he's a super messy painter.

[spedrunner]

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

[speckledfrog]

Jul 6, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 spedrunner said:

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

Discount School Supply is usually cheaper.  If you order from either company be sure to search online for a coupon code or call the company to see if they have any coupons.  You can usually save 10-20% that way.    

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Jul 6, 2013 21:18:34 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Lol at stellas comment followed by mine. You could always paint in directly in the bath tub until you figure out if he's a super messy painter.

It's entirely possible my kids are gifted in the area of mess making. Ha.

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I used Melissa & Doug brushes and taped the art paper to the shower/tub walls, like an easel. Put DD in an old tee of mine and she had a blast.

[jenna]

Jul 6, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 spedrunner said:

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

There's no Lakeshore stores nearby.  Boo!

I almost made H drive me to one the last time we were in Chicago.  We ran out of time, and ended up going to Ikea instead.

[speckledfrog]

Jul 6, 2013 21:40:57 GMT -5 jenna said:

Jul 6, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 spedrunner said:

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

There's no Lakeshore stores nearby.  Boo!

I almost made H drive me to one the last time we were in Chicago.  We ran out of time, and ended up going to Ikea instead.

Maybe try a teacher's store.

[UMaineTeach]

Jul 6, 2013 21:40:57 GMT -5 jenna said:

Jul 6, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 spedrunner said:

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

There's no Lakeshore stores nearby.  Boo!

I almost made H drive me to one the last time we were in Chicago.  We ran out of time, and ended up going to Ikea instead.

www.amazon.com/Lakeshore-No-Spill-Paint-Cups-10-Color/dp/B009IYCH82/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1373165093&sr=8-12&keywords=paint+cups

[jenna]

Jul 6, 2013 21:26:40 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Jul 6, 2013 21:25:09 GMT -5 spedrunner said:

I get everything at lakeshore not sure of brand names....ill check

Discount School Supply is usually cheaper.  If you order from either company be sure to search online for a coupon code or call the company to see if they have any coupons.  You can usually save 10-20% that way.    

Hmm... Thanks for the tip.  Think I may have found some spill proof cups.

[Redpoppy]

We use some brushes from ikea. The crayola stuff washes out generally. I tend to just squirt some paint on a paper plate for him and refill if needed. I have a friend that uses sections of egg cartons.

He just paints at our table. I have a couple plastic mats and if it gets in the table I sometimes need baking soda to scrub it off but it doesn't bother me since the table is cheap. At this point I've done so much damage to it I rarely scrub the paint off.

[spedrunner]

You can def order from amazon or lakeshore online