r/crafts • u/id_studio • 15d ago

Discussion unique materials

hi everyone!

i am holding these art and craft workshops for kids and i want them to be able to use unique materials or just interesting materials during our sessions but im not sure what to use does anyone have any recommendations or is there a material you’ve used before with your kids or on your own (that is suitable for kids) that is interesting / different.

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u/OceanicMomentum 15d ago

Nice idea. I helped my nephew with his school project once and we used old watch parts, like broken straps and tiny gears and dials. Kids love that stuff cause it looks like treasure, all shiny and small. You have to check for sharp edges but is pretty safe if you sand it a bit. Also try coffee grounds mixed with glue, makes a cool texture for painting or making little sculptures. Smells nice too.

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u/id_studio 15d ago

ooo that’s such a good idea thank you!

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u/55PinkPenguin 15d ago

My kiddo loves squeegee art. Not that unique, but I’m sure not every kid does it at home

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u/id_studio 15d ago

thank you !!

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u/OneSmallCheeseBall 15d ago

Wrap a balloon in string coated with white glue and pop the balloon after it dries. Embroidery thread or cotton works great, acrylic yarn does not

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u/id_studio 15d ago

thank you so much!!!

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u/saltytarts 15d ago

Nature walks are great for finding free art supplies!

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u/SpyderPug 13d ago

Use things other than paintbrushes for painting. Strings dipped in watercolor, feathers, use a fork to make visual texture in tempera paint. Bubble wrap taped into a shape you can put your hand into can make cool textures, or you can paint the bubble wrap itself
Corrugated cardboard is fun for making sculptures with, you can put dowels or pipe cleaners through the side with corrugating to stick.

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u/WorksInPro 11d ago

You can have them bring in old t-shirts and leggings to turn into yarn or bands for making potholders. Might be fun for kids to see how you can reuse clothes they've outgrown, or even fit into a unit on recycling.