How to Buy Crayola Paper Supplies

All paper is not created equal, and Crayola has created a line of paper products to fit every artist's needs.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Understand that different types of paper work better with different drawing products.

2. Notice that Crayola has paper for almost every type of art project.

3. Realize that none of the Crayola paper products cost more than $3.50.

4. Know that the Crayola Draw and Write Tablets, First Writing Books and the Crayola Alphabet and Number Tablet are designed for children who are learning to write. These products provide writing exercises and inspiration.

5. Consider the paper products designed to work with specific products. The Crayon Pad, Finger Paint Tablet, Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad, Giant Glitter Art Board and Chalk Tablet are all made of paper specially chosen to best show off the product used. Each type of paper is noticeably different. The fingerpaint paper is shiny and smooth, the chalk paper is thick and rough and so on.

6. Buy the 4 in 1 Paper Pack if you need a variety of papers.

7. Recognize that the Crayola paper products come in various sizes. The Drawing Paper on a Roll has 50 feet of paper. The Floor Pad is 22 inches by 16 inches. The Giant Doodle Pad is 12 inches by 16 inches.

8. Be aware that there are some specialty paper kits available as well. The Sketch and Trace Pad allows little artists to draw and to trace. The Art Framers has paper with colorful borders and frames already on the paper.

9. Purchase your Crayola paper products from the shopping list below or from a variety of online or local stores.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase some markers, crayons or paints to go with the paper products you purchase.
• Add an art caddy so your child has a place to keep all the supplies.