Showing posts with label easels for children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easels for children. Show all posts

Itoya BP-11-14 Art Profolio Black Paper Refill 11x14in. Black

Itoya BP-11-14 Art Profolio Black Paper Refill 11x14in. Black
  • 11x14

The item description says the paper is "heavy stock 'scrapbook' type. This is NOT true. The paper is no thicker than a typical looseleaf sheet. I can't use this paper for what I intended to use it for: to replace pages in an old photo album. I just wish the description would've matched the product.

I'm sure the paper is usefull as refill sheets for the portfolio, although, I would probably prefer a thicker, better quality paper to present my photos/artwork.

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Royal 150 Piece All Media Artist Easel Set

Royal & Langnickel 150-Piece All Media Easel Artist SetMy daughter just loves this art kit.When it arrived some of the paints came damaged but the seller sent out a whole new set of replacement paints asap.Very pleased.

This kit is a good starter kit, and has lots of parts and items that can make different artwork. The kit is a little heavy, but still portable. Not made for heavy use or being knocked about. When they packed it, they didn't consider shipping, I think, because it has no bubble-wrap or tight pack of tissue on the top layer, which due to the extra space it has, allows the items to get loose and move around during shipping. This can cause damage to some items, especially the oil pastels (which are really just crayons). Ours arrived with virtually every pastel crayon broken, and some parts turned to dust. The exterior of the box had some of the crayon dust smeared on it. Rather than hassle over returns, and since most of the kit was intact, we decided to live with it, but it was far from receiving a new thing. It looked used.

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Everything you can imagine is in this box for beginner artist! 3 types of paints, 2 types of pastels, brushs, and alot more!! Would Make A Great Xmas present!!!

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Nice product, good costumer service, good comunication with costumer service. Shiping on time.

Good deal.

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I have ordered this item at two different times, both of which were for a gift. The sets were supposed to come with two draws filled with painting supplies; however, I just found out both sets came with one draw empty. Thank you so much for making me look like I purchased gifts from a discount store!

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Art Alternatives Paint Tray Palette, 10 Wells with Thumb Hole

Art Alternatives Paint Tray Palette, 10 Wells with Thumb HoleNote that I have given this smallish plastic palette five stars. I really have mixed emotions about this. Let me explain.

First, this is indeed a very functional palette. I use is strictly for water colors but it could well be used for acrylics or any other water based paint. With the ten wells you have plenty of places to mix. The palette is extremely easy to wash and there is no stain carry-over that you so often find in this sort of product. It is light which makes it easy on the hand and is not overly burdensome when you pack it with your other gear. I like the fact as it is white as it allows me to see my colors better.

On the other hand, this palette is most certainly made for smaller hands. While my hands are not overly large, they are never-the -less not what you would call petite either. This, for me, is a bit of a problem. I use it of course, but to be frank it is a pretty tight fit. Of course I usually work setting down and normally have the thing placed on a table or work bench close by which is not a problem when used like this. These would be ideal for those with small hands and of course children.

There is also the cost consideration. When I first saw these on this site they were over six dollars apiece. Wow! If you did not have Amazon Prime or some such cost savings program, this was a bit steep. I see now that they are selling for $3.75. This is better. I paid $3.00 apiece for them at a local art supply store plus tax...it sort of all equaled out. If you have Amazon Prime or get a supersaver deal, then the price here is not all that bad. If you must pay shipping (I have no idea what that is) then you probably should check around a bit.

Functionally this is a nice item. Cost effectiveness here is a bit problematic. A few years ago I would not have been overly concerned with a couple of dollars here and there but to be honest, times are hard and ever dollar you save counts; at least it does for me. I suppose it all depend upon the availability of these in your neck of the woods and what your local dealer is asking.

My five star rating is more for the functionality of this item than anything else. I cannot be critical because of the size of my hands. (Hey, I held it before I bought it so I knew what I was getting. They potential buyer though on-line needs to be aware of this.

Don Blankenship

The Ozarks

I have small hands and this fits perfectly. It's big enough to hold all the paint I need it to. I would recommend it for someone who is just getting into painting.

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The price of $6.79 for one of these palettes is ridiculous!!! I should have read closer, I thought I was buying 10 of them! These sell at art stores and other online vendors for $1-$2 each not almost $7.00!!! Please keep searching for similar items this price is absurd!!

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This is a very nice little and very inexpensive palette. I bought ten of these at a local art shop and paid about on dollar more per palette than here.

I give private art lessons, for the most part to children and young adults. These are an ideal size and I use them for my water color classes and acrylic. This smaller size is ideal for smaller hands. I have small hands myself so it works out great for me to.

These are extremely easy to clean. I make the kids clean up their own mess after we work and they have a much easier time cleaning these than the plates. Bowls and such I used before.

This was a good investment. I highly recommend this product.

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If you want a nice, little palette for watercolor sketches or a quick, three-tone painting or something similar, this should do the trick. Other than that, you're going to need a much bigger palette. I usually use a palette with 20 wells and a large mixing space in the middle. I thought I might be able to use this one for smaller projects, but I guess I just use too much paint for this little guy.

If you want a palette that fulfills all your painting needs, don't go for this one.

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Crayola Washable Kid's Paint (6 Assorted Colors) 2 oz Each

Crayola Washable Kid's Paint 2 oz EachThe set came with 2 greens and no red. The odor from these small plastic paint jars was overwhelming. The jars are too small to accommodate the Crayola toddler paint brushes that would go with this set. I am not very happy that Crayola will not disclose its ingredients other than saying it does not use Red #40 dye. May contain ingredients found in other Crayola paints such as: baking soda, citric acid, mannitol, polyethylene glycol used for its texture, sodium benzoate used as a preservative, mineral oil and various food colorings.

We will continue to look for paint by a company that discloses all its ingredients.

Best fingerpaint of all products! Easy to wash from skin to shirts. Love the feel of it. True colors. Just the best fingerpaint product.

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I bought this for my 2 year old who loves to draw on her easel. I wanted to get a variety of colors, and test out the paint before buying the large containers available. The paint is great...washes right off. I have no fear that it would stain something. HOWEVER, this is not a value. I will be buying the large individual crayola paints for her going forward, like this one Crayola Artista II Washable Tempera Paint 16oz Blue

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Good quality, it was my 3 yr old's favorite gift of the day. Two things to take note of: they are small! I didn't notice the size -I'm not sure how long they will last. Also, I wish there was a different type of dispenser at the top. They are made for smaller children, but the large opening at the top is begging for a massive mess.

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If you've ever dealt with paints that are thin and make the little talented artist, these paints are the solution. The washable element is so terrific (no more colored hands, faces, or clothing) as they do wash out with ease. As a bonus, the colors are true and easily mixed for a rainbow of additional colors. They are a great choice for budding artists.

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Artist Deluxe Wooden Box Easel, Accommodates Canvas up to 28 Inches

Artist Deluxe Wooden Box Easel, Accommodates Canvas up to 28 InchesFor the price, this is an excellent table easel for general use. It's versatile, sturdy, portable and includes both a storage compartment and a wooden palette. The design allows for adjustable canvas tilt as well as adjustable height since the lower support bar extends below the tabletop for a more convenient painting height while seated. It supports canvases up to 28" high, which is great for most amateur and student artists. However, it cannot adjust to support canvases smaller than 12" high, which may present a problem for artists who prefer smaller canvases. Overall, this is a great easel and I would definitely recommend it to others.

The only other problems that I found with it, which are minor issues, were that one of the brass knobs had fallen off inside the box and the upper canvas support bar was attached slightly crooked. It doesn't affect the use of the easel. It's simply an indication of cheaper manufacturing. However, I doubt you will find a similar quality easel at this price. It's definitely well worth it.

Art Advantage Two-Sided Palette

Art Advantage 12-Inch by 16-Inch Two-Sided PaletteThis is perfect for the acrylics this octogenarian beginning artist will use. I wanted to get him classic basics, and this fits the bill.

This is a lightweight easy to clean palette. The only con is that when cleaning this palette off the water was absorbed along the edge. This lead to mild bubbling and warping of the edge of the palette. Nothing that would hinder your artistic talent, but not a palette that will last for years. A GREAT cost effective palette.

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6 Black Velvet Necklace Easel Jewelry Displays 12.5"

6 Black Velvet Necklace Easel Jewelry Displays 12.5'These easels are very attractive and are priced right. It is exactly as described. However, I had to reinforce the back. They would be OK in store with a permanent display. I go to trade shows so have to move my displays. After a few moves, the backing started to tear from the front. This was easily fixed with tape, glue and clamps. I do recommend these easels, but treat them gently.

Black velvet over cardboard. Exactly what they say it is. Construction was good. The stepped shoulders allowed me to display a number of lengths and styles of necklaces.

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I bought these knowing they were cardboard and would be vulnerable to wind at art shows, but for what they are they're great, tall for longer necklaces with room to display earrings without needing pins.

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Very high quality displays. Really adds to your show and is perfect for heavy and longer necklaces. has my recommenddation.

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After performing at my very first Craft Show I quickly realized that I was in desperate need of jewelry displays. These Black Velvet Necklace Easels definitely exceeded my expectations. They are sturdy and professional looking minus the outrageous price tag that I've seen elsewhere.

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Royal Sketching & Drawing Studio Artist Set

Royal and Langnickel Sketching and Drawing Studio Artist SetI bought this product to take with me when I travel, I have already used it and was so nice to have everything in one place. I usually have to carry an assortment of art supplies and this was just so much easier.

This is easy for any age. My 10 year old uses it on his own with little help from us. It is great for starters!

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This is a nice package that is good for a budding amateur like me. I like the variety of a drawing selections but if your going to get serious then the built in easel is not going to be much help. I use a drafting board instead of the easel as I can then put the drawing box next to it for convince. For the price it is a good deal.

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granddaughter just loved all of the items in this set. She spend hours sketching and coloring. I hardily recommend this product. It brings out the artist within.

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My daughter in law appreciated the gift, it was received in plenty of time for giving and coupled with a sketch pad she will enjoy using it.

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Loew-Cornell Wood Floor Easel, Stained

Loew-Cornell Wood Floor Easel, StainedBeautiful easel, very easy to put together. It's near impossible to find something this nice (especially stained) in craft stores. It's easy to fold and I found that it's compact for the small area I use it in. Not recommended if you want to use it simply as a display piece. But for painting, I love it.

good product for starting out painters. It is easy to assemble, folds so you can place under bed or in closet. Good product.

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This easel is very akward and big. It does not fold up at all. If you want to fold it you have to completely dissasemble it. One of the legs on mine was a different color also.

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The chain on this easel is so short that the front of the easel is almost vertical, threatening to drop the art off the front and onto the floor. I had to lengthen the chain with a zip tie. The other problem is that the legs are so flimsy---even when the wingnuts joining the leg sections are tightened as tight as can be, the legs still bend at those joints. I wouldn't put more than a few pounds of not-very-special display items on this easel.

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We bought this easel to hold a sign/photo board for our wedding. Assembly wasn't difficult, but it wasn't easy and overall the piece feels flimsy. It wouldn't stand on our hardwoods, even with the grips on the feet. It did serve it's purpose and was much cheaper than investing in a sturdy, hardy easel we'll never use again. All in all, great for one time use or light easel work.

Aluminum Display Easel

Aluminum Display Easel
  • Closed dimensions: 37W x 3.5D x 4.25H
  • Features 3/4 inch tubular telescoping legs
  • Easy-turn collar tightens legs into place without marring
  • Legs are cross braced for rigidity; height is adjustable
  • Holds canvases up to 36 inches high

We purchased these easels to use for large signs welcoming attendees to an event. They are slightly smaller than previous easels I have purchased but feel very stable and well made. They worked perfectly for our purposes. The ease of altering the level of the sign was great too its a screw rather than a spring which makes the exact location easier to achieve. Great product will purchase again if needed.

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I have 3 of these for use at trade shows. They can be used as floor or tabletop easels. For tabletop use with a medium to large sign, just don't extend the legs. Only 4 stars because it is a bit flimsy. But the leg clamps work well and overall it works fine.

Step2 All Around Easel for Two, Pink/Purple/Tan

Step2 All Around Easel for Two, Pink/Purple/TanMy 4 year old loves this 2 sided easel. She has used it every day since Christmas. She loves spelling with the magnetic letters

We purchased this easel for our 3 year old daughter and she loves it! It was super easy to assemble and has really sturdy construction.

The main reason I am giving this a 4 star instead of a 5 is because the easel is so lightweight it is easily slid across the floor while being played with. My daughter would being coloring (probably a little too aggressively) and the easel would slide around a bit. A simple fix would be to install some type of rubber grips on the bottom so it wouldn't move around as easily.

Overall it is a great space saving easel that is very sturdy and easy to assemble. The issue I have with it is minor, but it is an issue nonetheless. I would definitely buy this item again and am so I happy my daughter loves it!

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Blick Master Series A-Frame Easel - A-Frame Easel

Blick Master Series A-Frame Easel - A-Frame EaselThe hardware packet said it had 18 1.5" connector bolts. It only had 8. The bolts for the uprights were 2" long and needed to be 1.5" so they had to resend the right size. Customer service was very nice and was apologetic and willing to send out the correct screws right away. Now I need 2 more nuts and the long bolt is defective and won't screw into the knob. For $200.00 (the convertible easel), I would think the hardware would be correct. The directions are relatively easy to follow, but could be more specific. This has been extemely frustrating and I would think twice about ordering online again. The wood is really nice and the easel is sturdy. If only I could get it together to actually USE it.

Step2 All Around Easel for Two, Red/Yellow/Tan

Step2 All Around Easel for Two, Red/Yellow/TanI am a big fan of the Step 2 products. They have great durability, and are usually designed well. I had an older version of this easel, and I have to say that I liked it better than this one (unfortunately I sold it in a garage sale a couple of years ago). The older version had two different boards that were at a slight angle, more like a traditional easel, which I think made it a bit easier for the little ones to write/draw on. This new version has just one board with two sides and stands upright. I guess the plus to this is that the base doesn't need to be as wide so it is more small space friendly.

Last year I purchased the Melissa and Doug deluxe standing easel for my nephews as a gift, and I have to say that I wish I would have spent the $10 more and purchased that one instead of the Step 2 for one simple reason. It grows with your children. The Melissa and Doug easel is height adjustable so that my 2 yr old nephew and five year old nephew can both use it, and you can attach a roll of paper that you just pull over the top and they are ready to create. You can attach paper to the clip on the Step 2, but the biggest downside to the Step 2 over the Melissa and Doug is that it is not height adjustable so it's better for just toddlers up to maybe age 4 (depending on how tall your kids are).

Basically there's nothing really wrong with the Step 2 and they make great products, but for my money I wish I would have purchased something that would have been useful longer by buying the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel that would have grown with us, instead of being something that we will only use for a shorter period of time. I didn't really think about that until I had it home and had put it together :(

Trying to put this thing together is frustrating. I cannot get the easel to look in place. I have been hammering on the thing for over an hour. All I have to show for it is a few marks on the thing where the towel slipped. This is ridiculously hard to put together!

Update: I got the thing to go together by praying the pieces that lock together with a little cooking spray. Whether or not this really helped I can't say, but the thing is together.

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Step2 makes great products and this easel is no exception. It has 2 sides, a magnetic whiteboard and a chalkboard. The work area is decent but overall, not terribly big. This easel is a great size for anyone 3 and under. My daughter is 2 and really enjoys it. The product comes with quite a few foam pieces, mostly letters and other random shapes. It doesn't come with any other art products but that is usually the case. There are 2 little plastic baskets on either side of the easel for convenient storage of markers, crayons, etc. There is also a clip on the whiteboard side for kids to pin up their work and keep it in place.

The easel assembles quickly and easily, within minutes and feels nice and sturdy. The colors make it a perfect unisex toy and a great buy overall because of the educational value. Even if your child is not into art, they will still probably enjoy the magnets and playing with chalk-what kid doesn't?

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The same product was for Fisher Price but for 20 more bucks. Up to know I can say that Step 2 got all the same stuff than the Fisher Price.

They seem a lot the same, and got robust structures.

My only complain was that I had to cut the letters myselfs...but it was just a matter of minutes.

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This easel seemed to have the most value for the buck. It is double sided and contains multiple sheet of magnetic letters/numbers. there are multiple sets of letters in different colors so your kids will have fun with colors too for younger ones. Easy to assemble, just make sure you have a hammer and a cloth handy. The only gripe is that it's not easy to store. The top easel portion comes off with ease, but the grey and yellow bucket does not come apart without tools.