We had the opportunity to use the Thin Stix 6pk of Classic Colors by The Pencil Grip, Inc.
I took the “chance” this school year and finally included art in our homeschool. My children love arts and crafts. I also enjoy the product of their efforts. One of the issues I have when it comes to art is the mess it leaves behind. I know that is bad to say, but I am sure some of you parents can relate to my concern. After all, it is just a matter of cleaning up, That is what we do as parents; right? The real challenge is when my children want to bring out the paint. My first inclination is to steer them in another direction when they mention their desire to use paint. I start seeing visions of paint on clothes, paint on the table, paint in the bathroom (trying to clean up) and paint spilling on the floor always appears before I think of the creative experience my children will have. That is definitely a way to kill an educational and fun opportunity. “You may be creative as long as it does not involve paint!” That is something my children should not have to hear every time they want to paint.
In steps Kwik Stix by the Pencil Grip, Inc. The company name, Pencil Grip, is from a product that was created by educational therapist Dr. Lois Provda in 1992. That item has enabled many to write more comfortably with proper hand positioning, reducing hand fatigue that may occur. If you have a child who is struggling with gripping his pencil or holding it properly (like the fingertips are kissing), you may want to consider using a Pencil Grip.
For more than 20 years, the family-based company has continued to bring original and unique products to the general public that have been useful in all areas of life. One of those items is Kwik Stix. It is a cool name and you may be wondering what are Kwik Stix. They are tempura paint sticks – paint in a tube, which may be used by all ages of people. Simple, yes. Cool, definitely. Cool for all of the reasons I shared above that have kept our painting experiences from happening.
Before, when we used paint, I would distribute a paint allotment of each color on a paper plate for each child. Each would also have his own water cup for rinsing and his own set of paint brushes. That is a lot of stuff on the table. And please be careful not to knock the water.
We had a previous opportunity to review Kwik Stix using their thicker sticks. After that review, I purchased a 12-pack set for each one of my children. This time around, we got to use their Thin Stix set. They are just as cool as the other ones, but are just a little bit cooler for that fine line drawing and for people who prefer a smaller grip.
You can see the difference in the size of the sticks. When you apply them to paper, there is a difference in the stroke. Canyon noticed he could be more detailed in his drawing. It is not fine-line drawing, but more detailed lines.
One of the things Canyon really likes is the ease of drawing with the paint sticks. One of the things I like is the quick dry of 90 seconds. I didn’t time it, but I believe it. The picture was dry by the time he put the lids back on the sticks. I also love there was no mess to clean up after he was finished.
As I said before, we love Kwix Stix. I guess I am going to have to purchase Thin Stix sets for all three of my children to use. Along with coloring pencils, crayons and markers, Kwik Stix are an essential tool to promote art in our home.
We have not put away all paint brushes for the full painting experience, but at least now when my children tell me they want to paint, my response is more likely a ‘yes’ than it is a ‘no’.
You may purchase the Thin Stix 6pk of Classic Colors for $8.49.
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