Pacon 004109 Cream Manila Drawing Paper, 50 lbs., 9 x 12, 500 Sheets/Pack

Let the creativity run wild with Cassie Stephens' approved supplies.

Miniature Clay Portraits

I love using Creativity Street Modeling Clay in my art room! It never dries out. An alternative to creating temporary practice sculptures is one of my favorite lessons: Miniature Clay Portraits! Using the Multicultural Assortment, my students have created both self-portraits and portraits of the teachers, faculty and staff at our school. To make the piece permanent, we coat in clear nail polish!

Paint Scrapin' Fun

Texture Paint Scrapers are one of my Deserted Island Art Supplies…meaning that if I were stranded on an art teacherin’ deserted island this is what I’d need. Texture combs would be it, every time! My students and I love them because of their instant gratification (they always inspire plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs") and endless possibilities.

Beads Galore!

Want to know something that’s great for fine motor skills for our young artists? Stringing beads! What I love even more about these is that they add a literacy component that my students absolutely love. I use these beads with my younger students as a part of a clay lesson where we create their first initial from clay. Afterward, they spell their names out with the beads, or simply pick out letters that they recognize.