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Childrens' paint
We stock a basic range of colours for children whose main characteristics are that they are water based, non-toxic and cheap. This makes them attractive also to projects needing large quantities of paint on a low budget. They make no claims to permanence. They will wash off children easily but can stain clothes. These are ideal for small children but older children should be given better quality paints if they are to develop an experimental and enjoyable approach to painting.
Childrens' paint
POSTER PAINT
Poster paint
Basically a cruder form of gouache with a lower pigment concentration, poster colours are used extensively by children in and out of school because their low cost allows them to be used without inhibition. We keep 568ml bottles of readymix poster paint in 15 basic colours (including an essential “Barbie” pink).
 
POWDER COLOUR
Powder colour
Mix this with water to make a smooth, creamy, opaque paint or sprinkle on to glue for a velvetty effect. This requires more preparation than poster colour but encourages experiment. Experience has taught me that it begins to flake off within months. Non toxic and in 11 colours including gold and silver
 
COLOUR BLOCKS
Colour blocks
These are the solid blocks of non-toxic water soluble opaque paint which we all remember from school. We stock the deep well palettes which you keep them in and which make them quick and easy to clear away.
 
SNAZAROO FACE PAINTS
face paints
This is a really excellent face paint which is easy to apply, washes off easily and is suitable for use on small children. In addition to the individual pans of colour we sell a fun selection of themed starter kits "Wild" for animal faces, "Disco Dazzle" for the little princesses, "Freaky FX" complete with lumps, bruises and blood for the more ghoulish. The most basic is "Rainbow" which I have used extensively at nursery fetes and contains enough for painting 50 faces. The sets come complete with sponge - invaluable, and brush (though I much prefer a middle sized sable which is soft, accurate and keeps its point) and a leaflet with helpful hints.
 
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