Here are a few scary (and sadly, out of focus!) monsters from a product demo I did yesterday for Crayola, using their Model Magic modeling material. These imaginative creatures were created by an 8 year old boy who couldn't get enough of this stuff!Before being asked to teach this demo, I always thought Model Magic was more of a pre-school type of thing, but after spending a … [Read more...]
My Favorite Eraser Ever
It may seem like a small thing (and in terms of actual size, it is!) but every artist needs a good eraser and not all erasers are created equal! My personal favorite is the Sanford Magic Rub eraser.This vinyl eraser is non-abrasive so it won't tear or lift the surface of the paper no matter how "enthusiastically" your students erase with it, and it won't smudge or harden with … [Read more...]
Tricks of the Trade – Wet Wipes!
Time in the classroom is valuable, so if you can spend less time on set-up and get your students working sooner, that's a good thing! Wet wipes can help you accomplish this. Making art can be messy, so you will often find yourself trying to protect your desks and other work surfaces. Covering desks with newspaper is time consuming, not to mention that all those stories and … [Read more...]