Miller Pads and Paper

[MommyMc]

Tomorrow is the final day of our three day state homeschooling conference. We have enjoyed many excellent speakers like Voddie Baucham, Rick Boyer, Susan Chrismann (sp?) and LOTS of others.

I was able to just browse the vendor hall because I am pretty set on what we are doing for next year. But I did notice Miller Pads and Paper in the vendor hall today. It seems that people suggested getting art supplies there. I do very few crafts with my kids and have been embarrassed sometimes in Bigger to realize that I don't even have what would be considered "basic, household art supplies" at times. So, I was wondering if anyone had a list compiled of things I would need for Preparing (for my DS) and CTC (for my DD). I will be checking in early tomorrow morning and so no one may even see this before I leave, but I thought it was worth a shot to try for the convention discount and no shipping. I have not purchased my TMs yet. I know that paints and brushes and certain types of paper are needed. It makes my head spring to even try to figure out WHICH brushes and WHICH paper and WHICH paints I need. So if someone already had a list, I'd love to take it and have the people at the booth help me get exactly what I need.

Thanks!

[Kathleen]

Anita,

Here's a link to the intro for CTC... http://www.heartofdakota.com/pdf/CTC-Introduction.pdf Go to page 8 & print off the part that tells you exactly what you'll need for the watercolor painting that goes with the poetry part of the plans.

I know that I've purchased packs of construction paper from them. Just so you know, the Wal-Mart packs do NOT contain brown, and that just about drove my kids crazy while we were doing Bigger & LHTH and we were out. So, I chose a couple of packs there that had different shades of brown. (I also think that it's way better quality than the Wal-Mart variety.) We also use their little white boards all the time. I think they'll have them right by the cash register. They're about 8 1/2 x 11 size and come in super-handy for going through math & English lessons. I also have several of their little paint pallettes that are white with little paint wells in a circle.

We usually stock up on washable paint, glue, glue sticks, crayons, markers, pencils at Wal-Mart at back to school time.

Happy shopping!
Kathleen

[momtofive]

I was actually just going to ask a question here on the boards about this very topic. I was reading in my CTC guide and was making a list of all the supplies we needed for the art/painting. I was wondering a few things. First, are the paints listed in the book, watercolor paints? Second, where did you buy all of your supplies? I was just looking online at Miller Pads and Paper and couldn't seem to find the red sable brushes and the specific colors of paint. And third, is the watercolor paper suggested, kind-of expensive and, if so, is there something else I could use that would be comparable/cheaper? I hate to sound fussy, but I just want to do this right so my son has the materials he needs to have the best experience he can!!

I really appreciate any help!

In Christ,
Lisa

[GingerN]

We just got some goodies from Miller P&P at a fair. I found a set of 18 watercolor paint tubes. I believe all the colors needed were represented, although not every one was the specific shade, but close enough. They did have beautiful Prang watercolor sets of the little semi-moist paint cakes, but my youngest would have the entire set drowned and mixed into black goo before long! You have more control over how much is used with the tubes. You really need watercolor paper for a successful watercolor experience. It is thicker and allows the watery paint to seep in and flow into those lovely misty-looking shapes. I found some nice, inexpensive pads of watercolor paper at our AC Moore craft store, and have also seen those pads at Michael's. They also had brushes made for watercolor paints in a little set for a few dollars. I found at Lowe's hardware some small plastic paint pans that were meant to use for holding paint and a hand brush, and thought they would be great for the rinsing tubs. They are around a 5 inch square size, and 99 cents. Just a few suggestions.
Ginger

[my3sons]

Here's a link that may help for PHFHG:
Supplies for PHFHG:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4003&p=29538

Here's a link that may help for CTC:
CTC Paint Supplies:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5608&p=41163#p41163

In Christ,
Julie

[annaz]

I'm no help here, but I saw Voddie Baucham last year and he was just so phenomonal!

Just agreeing.

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Now to go look up that Preparing Materials link.......

[erdrmom]

I am no help with the lists, but I just had to jump in and say that I just love Voddie....I have been trying to convince my dh to go visit his church sometime...we are blessed to live very close to where they meet!

[gotpeace91]

In looking through my CTC guide it looks like a painting project is scheduled each week. Is this true? I've been looking on Miller Pads and Paper's website and I see that they have the required paper but it is 12 sheets for 7.99. I have two children doing CTC. If they are doing 35 paintings, that means I need to buy 3 pads per kid. That's 6 pads . That's 47.94 just for the paper alone. Help! Am I figuring up how many sheets they need correctly? I may need to cut the sheets in half and do a smaller painting or something.

[LynnH]

In CTC you do do a painting project every week. The 120 lb paper is much cheaper at Millers. I wonder if you could use that instead of the 140lb. I would guess Julie or Carrie might be able to answer that. I would definitely recommend getting the sable brushes from them. I went to the local educational/art store and just picked up 2 sable brushes without paying attention to the price and when she rung them up they were $32!!! I didn't buy them. I ordered them from Millers for $6. I bought some of my stuff at convention from Millers. They did have the paints and the paper and the flat brushes, but didn't have sable brushes with them.

[my3sons]

I went to our local Michael's and returned everything because I found it so much cheaper at Miller Pads and Paper. It cost me around $50-$60, and that was for everything! I was so glad to have art covered well, as that is one area ps does that I don't do anything for at home other than what's in HOD. I looked at CTC as an art-focused year, almost like my ds was attending a watercolor painting class once a week all year. I know sports, piano lessons, etc., cost much more than $50-60 usually (for fewer sessions), and we don't do any of those, so I always feel so good when there's something special in the curriculum. I guess that was my thinking behind it and that's why I thought it was pretty cheap (especially after shopping at Michael's) ! If you need to economize, I'd get the 120 lb. paper instead of halving the 140 lb. HTH as you think this over!

Here's a link to the supplies I bought (the watercolor tube paints are listed at the top, and the rest are in a second post in the thread near the bottom):
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5608&p=41163#p41163

In Christ,
Julie

[gotpeace91]

I went to Hobby Lobby today because I saw online that they had a sale on their paper until the 3rd. So I got two pads of 24 sheets of 140# paper, two sets of good quality watercolors and a pack of a variety of paintbrushes for 42.67. I'm afraid that the paintbrushes weren't sable brushes but they are a step up from what my kids are used to using. I wish I had noticed that I would need painting supplies when I originally told dh how much money I would need for curriculum this year. He tends to think I am adding unnecessary extras when I buy things afterward. (my own fault cause it's been true in the past) I tend to agree with you about the importance and specialness of an art class, Julie. Art was my favorite subject growing up and of course I have married someone who is my exact opposite.