Product Talk

Over the years, I’ve had a few occasions to buy art panels for art shows. Panels are an investment, and there are many things to consider when choosing the best art display panels. Some considerations are obvious, like the cost. Other less apparent considerations include ease of use, weight, storage, and longevity. When you Google […]

Let’s talk about sinks. Sinks are a crucial part of an art room setup. I hope you all have one. I know I taught in a room that didn’t have a sink, so a sink can be both a blessing and a struggle. How many of us have had a perfectly good day ruined by […]

Before the holidays or a birthday parents often ask what art supplies I recommend . Or, occasionally a parent just want to encourage their child’s art development but doesn’t know what to get. What a great thing, right? The more a student can practice their art skills, the better! So, I developed a list of […]

Papier mâché is an excellent medium for many reasons, including its versatility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Papier-mâché comes from the French phrase for “chewed paper” and is a composite of paper pieces or pulp. Like most art teachers, I’ve spent a fair amount of time helping students create masks and sculptures from the material. However, I’ve not […]

You know you’ve reached the end of the year when you’re ready to scrub and clean. Be sure to capture some of the end-of-the-year excitement by having students clean. The phrase, “Many hands make light work,” also applies to end-of-the-year cleaning. One year, my students requested I buy shaving cream to clean the table tops. […]

The Best Glue The best glue for working with cardboard is a toss-up between Elmers and Hot Glue. Elmers—not Elmers School Glue—is highly recommended, but it takes some time to dry, so your cardboard needs help to hold its shape while the glue dries. You can tape, clamp, weigh it down, or add hot glue […]

Hello! And welcome to My Art Lesson’s Product Talk section. In Product Talk, I will discuss the products art teachers recommend in the art room as well as why teachers recommend them. Nothing worse than ordering a product and finding out the quality is subpar. Ordering supplies is no small part of our job. […]