Does the thought of having your kids paint make you cringe? There is always so much clean up with traditional paints; but that’s not the case with the fast drying tempera paint sticks from The Pencil Grip, Inc. We have had the chance to review their Thin Stix 6pk of Classic Colors. Like the Kwik Stix we reviewed before, the new Thin Stix are a mess free solution to painting. If you want to read that review you can do so here.
The 6 Classic colors are blue, red, brown, black, yellow and red. The Thin Stix are about the same length as a ink pen but bigger around, more like a marker. The size and shape makes them easy to work with. They are designed to just “uncap, twist, and paint!”
The Thin Stix also come in other packages including the 6 pack of neon colors, 6 pack of metalix, the 12 color pack and the creativity pack (24 colors)
How Have We Used the Thin Stix?
The kids have made numerous posters, cards and other artwork with their new Thin Stix. They can make pictures with much clearer details than they could when using the original Kwik Stix. However, the Kwik Stix are great for other projects such as filling in bubble letters or painting larger areas. I am glad that they have been able use both the Kwik Stix and the Thin Stix, they are both great products.
I don’t even cringe when the four year old wants to use them. I am happy to watch the kids’ creativity blossom with the Thin Stix. At first, I wasn’t sure how long the Thin Stix would work but they are still going strong even after many, many art activities.
The Pencil Grip Pinterest page is packed full of great craft ideas using both the Kwik Stix and the Thin Stix.
We have really enjoyed both the Kwik Stix that we reviewed before and now the new Thin Stix. The colors are so pretty and the stix are so easy to use! Both the Thin and Kwik Stix would make excellent gifts. I think I may have to get some of the other Thin Stix colors for them to work with since they have so much fun with the classic colors.
The Pencil Grip, Inc. Story
The Pencil Grip was first made in 1992 by Dr. Lois Provda, a prominent educational therapist. The pencil grip helps students hold their pencils properly. Since that time the company has added many different products. Their wide variety of products include Kwik Stix and Thin Stix, therapeutic products, school & office supplies, and fidget toys.
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Blessings,
Jennifer
