Just wondering how many of you love to order supplies or loathe this part of the job? I love it...love seeing what is new, anticipating clean watercolors, and feeling special when I get all those boxes to open!! What I hate is doing inventory before I place my orders.
So to make that part of the job more enjoyable I give in to one of my favorite things, Starbucks. I know some of you may go to that other place but for me Starbucks is it. I love the atmosphere, bring in my laptop, sip my yummy latte and get my work done. The other thing I love about Starbucks is that they have soy milk!!
So, back to supplies. I think it is time for a list of a few of my favorite things-supply style.
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Love these liquid watercolors from Sax.
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Dick Blick acrylics...have tried other brands but these give great coverage and are easy to mix.
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Nothing beats Sharpie for graphic work. Great saturated colors and the kids think they are so grown up using a permanent marker.
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It took me a while before I realized how the quality differs in construction paper.
Tru-Ray is stronger and has deeper color than any other brand I have tried.
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Have tried to save money by buying other erasers but have found they are too hard or too soft. Pink Pearl is just right!
I love ordering supplies! I love getting new supplies. It's like Christmas time. I have some kid helpers who help me do my inventory. They count and check things off. So much easier.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Will try that next year.
DeleteAh, my favorite school acrylic is Nasco's Bulk-Krylic. The colors and mixing are very similar to the Dick Blick, but when it dries it has more of a sheen, where the Blick is a more flat finish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Phyl. Will keep it in mind when I finally get my orders organized.
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