I love art! I’m a graphic designer, studied photography and took tons of art classes. Therefore, it’s only natural that many of my projects with my daughter are art based. I’ve introduced many types of mediums to her and lately I’ve been looking for products that are natural and non-toxic. I came across Clementine Art. Based in Boulder, CO Clementine Art is a company that offers art products that are “Natural, Fresh and Real”!
We received their natural paint set to review. The set consists of six jars of tempera paint, which retails for $13.99. They are colored with Mayan mineral earth pigments and the colors definitely have pleasing, deep earth tones.
For our art project, we started off with a self-portrait. Teagan can be a serious painter with her apron and easel. Teagan sampled all the rich colors and seemed to favor the blue and purple colors. Teagan’s brush strokes were smooth and the paint was never clumpy.
We did a couple of other projects. Teagan painted a cardboard box and reused toiler paper rolls. The box would be great to store knickknacks or to pack a gift in. We also used toiler paper rolls to create homemade binoculars. We painted the tubes and paper clipped the ends together. Viola! Quick and simple!
Tempera dries quickly and I noticed that Clementine paint dried into bright almost fluorescent shades of pink and yellow on the cardboard pieces. A small drop of paint goes a long way. We’ve done numerous projects since we received the set and we still have a good amount of paint to go through. Clementine paint is easy to clean with soap and water. Parents can feel good about using these products that are free from chemicals and dyes.
I’m a firm believer in enriching our children’s lives through all the Fine Arts. It’s unfortunate that so many art and music programs have been cut from school curriculum. Art is a necessity to balance their learning process. Kids can be kids when creating. No pressure to conform or stress about homework. Art is simple and is therapeutic. Fortunately we have companies like Clementine Art for nourishing a child’s creative side and helping parents feel comfortable about safe products they use.
Clementine Art products are great for kids 3+.
Visit the Clementine Art blog http://clementineboulder.blogspot.com/ for wonderful art projects and fun posts. This blog is written by the company founder, Diana Mercer
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This giveaway will run through midnight on September 8, 2010 (PST) with winner being announced sometime on or before September 10, 2010 (PST). Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact us before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only (18+).
* We did not receive monetary compensation for this review. That’s IT Mommy received the paint set mentioned in this post to facilitate this review. This will in no way sway our opinion of the product or service. The review is in our own words and is our opinion. Your results and opinions may differ.
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I would choose the natural paint
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we made a fun picture frame by using felt and then i put down glue dots and my lil guy had to put sequins wherever i left glue
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I would choose the Natural Modeling Dough!
Natural paint since all my three daughters love to paint.
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Mexican flower
Mexican flower. You may add some glitter too.
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i would choose natural modeling dough for my son
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I LOVE the natural crayons and have been an admirer of Clementine products from way back. I’m also fan on FB and follow on Twitter (twitter handle is @feterie).
A fun project I did with my son was create these printables to help him practice his handwriting skills and etiquette at the same time. Here is the link to the post about it: http://www.feterie.com/blog/2009/09/17/freebies-goodies-its-all-for-you/
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I would choose the thick big crayons for toddlers. I saw them before and thought that they’d be perfect for my child.
Go to Micahels and create a coral reef with a shoebox, paints, toilet paper roll, rocks/sand, and play-dough.
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Go to Micahels and create a coral reef with a shoebox, paints, toilet paper roll, rocks/sand, and play-dough.
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I would love some of their natural paint!
We like to take a piece of paper and tape it within an aluminum square cake pan. We then put some drops of paint on the paper and put about 5 or so marbles inside. Then roll the marbles–the kids love it and make really neat designs. Each one is unique!
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Mmm..the natural paint would make my toddler ecstatic to use on a large roll of paper (or maybe I’m living vicariously through him??) or maybe the natural crayon rocks??
For a fun art project for the tiny-set among us: as the leaves start tumbling down in Fall, gather a bunch of differently-shaped leaves, lay on a flat surface, place paper on top and using the flat side of a crayon gently color over the leaves in large swathes. Use one color for each leaf or run each color from top to bottom of paper and create a new line of color going down next to it for a rainbow effect with different leaves showing their veins and shapes!
For a fun art project: as the leaves start tumbling down in Fall, gather a bunch of differently-shaped leaves, lay on a flat surface, place paper on top and using the flat side of a crayon gently color over the leaves in large swathes. Use one color for each leaf or run each color from top to bottom of paper and create a new line of color going down next to it for a rainbow effect with different leaves showing their veins and shapes!
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For a fun art project: as the leaves start tumbling down in Fall, gather a bunch of differently-shaped leaves, lay on a flat surface, place paper on top and using the flat side of a crayon gently color over the leaves in large swathes. Use one color for each leaf or run each color from top to bottom of paper and create a new line of color going down next to it for a rainbow effect with different leaves showing their veins and shapes!
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i would choose the paint!
My daughter has a tendency to indulge in eating Play-Doh, so the natural modeling dough appeals to me… big time!
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My fav product is the markers! They look so bold and yummy. Everything is great though-I support green art, ALWAYS
I would pick either the crayons or the crayon rocks.
I would choose the natural paint! Fun!
I like the natural modeling clay.
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Natural Paint. My girls love to paint and it would be wonderful to have this.
I would get the clay – waht fun it would be to let the kids play and create things with natural products
My kids LOVE to paint – so I would love the paints – plus the colors are so vibrant…Great giveaway!
I’d love the natural paint!
A fun art project is tissue paper flowers. So easy to make and comes out so cute! #1
A fun art project is tissue paper flowers. So easy to make and comes out so cute! #2
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I would choose the Natural Paint. These look like great, reasonably priced products..thanks for the great review!
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My son made a really cute stained glass-style heart for Valentine’s Day. He put small pieces of red, pink, and white tissue paper between pieces of Contac paper, cut it into a heart shape, and then added a thread for hanging.
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My daughters and I made a giant poster mural with paints. It was really fun to see all their ideas on the one paper.
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I love their products! I’d love to try the natural paints. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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A fun art project: Take a sheet of wax paper then cover in glue. Apply tissue paper on it along with glitter & other decorations. Hang on your window when done!
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My daughter is here with me and she is super-excited to choose the paint! We have three little artists in our home, and we would love to try this brand out!
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On a recent rainy day I improvised the following craft with my 2.5 year-old – take an empty toilet paper tube, poke 6 holes in it (3 on each side) and insert 3 pipe-cleaners through the holes to give your bug legs.
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Take one more long pipe cleaner, fold it in half and insert it in the tube, looping it around the top “leg” pipe cleaner. Two ends should stick out the top of the tube, so twist or curl these into antennae, then let you’re kid decorate their bug! #1
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