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Toys to Encourage Crafty Ways

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One of the best things a parent can do for is to nurture their child's talents and interests. If your child shows interest in arts and crafts, do everything you can to encourage them to develop their talents by constantly exposing them to artistic endeavors. Take them to kid-friendly art exhibits, theatrical productions and get some useful art supplies into their hands. Additional exposure can come from many different mediums if you enroll them in an art program or class based on their demonstrated interests.

A great way to encourage your child's creativity and artistic abilities is to give them appropriate art supplies and creative toys. Here are some gift ideas that should encourage your child's artfully crafty ways.

1. Finger Painting Party by Alex. Have you ever wanted to throw a finger painting party? Finger painting is wonderfully messy and gives younger children the chance to get down and dirty into the arts. The Finger Painting Party bucket comes with six colors of finger paint, five stamp shapes, a couple of foam patterns, a suction cup ball, a plastic pattern tool, a textured rubber spike ball, and a painting mat. Kids and perhaps even adults, will spend many delightful hours with the Finger Painting Party bucket, which is recommended for ages three and up.

2. Kid at Art packs. These are interactive, and fun educational toys that teached them about the lives of the great artists while encouraging them to delve into their own talents. Each Kid at Art pack is designed around the work of a famous artist and contains a full color book and instructions on how to create their own masterpiece. Each pack also contains all the art supplies needed to create their own work of art and the kit is designed to teach children about the life and work of a famous artist, core art concepts such as color, shapes, perspective, etc. and boost their creativity. Kid at Art packs are recommended for children ages 2-13, depending on the pack.

3. The Plaster Caster Art Machine. This is a great gift for children interested in sculpture. The Plaster Caster Art Machine is a wonderful introduction into the world of plaster that is easy enough for older children to use independently. Pour the plaster into a mold, attach it to the machine, and watch the plaster spin. Once it's dried, remove the finished piece from its mold and to be painted and decorated by your child. The Plaster Caster Art Machine includes six molds, trimming tools, brushes, six colors of paints, a splash guard, plastic spoon, AC adaptor, enough plaster to make about six figurines, and instructions. It's recommended for children ages six and up.

4. The Deluxe Pottery Wheel by Alex. For older kids who've demonstrated interest and talent in sculpture and pottery, the Deluxe Pottery Wheel is an excellent investment in your child's art education. The Deluxe Pottery Wheel is a fully functioning pottery wheel that children can use to make real pottery. It comes with the pottery wheel, carving tools and blades, shaping tools and tube, brushes, sponge, two pounds of gray and terra cotta clay, six jars of paint, a paint palette, mosaic tiles, glass jewels, glues, an AC adaptor and set of instructions.

5. Junior Tool Kit and Leather Tool Belt by Hearthsong. If you've got a crafty kid on your gift list why not treat them to this wonderful set of genuine tools that encourages hem to create. The Junior Tool Kit and Leather Tool Belt comes equipped with superior quality tools, including 8 different size wrenches, standard and Phillips-head screwdrivers, a saw, pliers, C-clamp, level, hammer, ruler, sandpaper, and ruled right-angle square. All the tools fit perfectly on the leather tool belt. However, since these are real tools with sharp edges and points, they're best suited for older children, ages 8 and up. Adult supervision should be present at all times.

 

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