Art Alternatives to Crayola

Green Art Supplies

Eco-Friendly Childrens ModelingDough This soft, crumble-free, dough is perfect for little hands. The ingredients in this dough are 100% natural, and its colored with turmeric, carmine, and spinach. This strawberry, lemon, and lime scented dough co

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Eco-Friendly Childrens Soy Crayons These natural soy crayons are a smooth and creamy alternative to traditional crayons made with paraffin wax. They spread, blend, and layer with ease, allowing your kids to create colorful artwork while being kind.

Eco-Friendly Childrens Glue This natural glue is a clear-drying, strong, and washable art glue that works on wood, paper, fabric, and many other surfaces. Once dry, it is completely reversible with water, and washes off any surface with ease.

Eco-Friendly Childrens Markers Set of 4 vibrant and quick-drying markers colored with plant and mineral pigments. Colors include pink, orange, yellow, and purple.

Eco-Friendly Childrens Paint A set of six, luscious, creamy tempera paints sure to inspire any budding artist. Colored with Mayan mineral earth pigments, these paints are free from chemical dyes and petrochemicals. Six 2 oz paints are long-lasting,

These days, with all the product recalls on the news and worries over lead contaminated toys, artificial dyes in food causing hyperactivity. Our schools being over run with black mold, industrial cleaning agents, toxic paints and now we must worry about chemicals and carcinogens in our kids art supplies? We are the guardians, the gate keepers for our kids. Many parents are learning that the household names we grew up are not as trusted as our mom's thought..

Today there are many products on the market that are toxic free, eco-friendly and sustainable. Sensitivities to chemicals are on the rise as our bodies fight the daily overload in our environment. It is time to get back to basics! Families are buying more natural cleaning supplies, laundry detergents, shampoos, toothpastes even furniture! Now your children can have their favorite art supplies which are sustainably made and safe!

Green Irene is an example of a company that is forward thinking when it comes to natural family living. They have a full line of products for kids, adults even pets get in on the action!! Green Irene is a community leader when it comes to educating families about living more sustainable lives and having fun doing it!Above are a few examples of the awesome products you can find online if you want to eliminate the chemicals, toxins and other unknowns from your families life! Modeling clay, markers, soy crayons, chemical free glue and paints! You can even use these products to make your own Holiday gifts for family and friends. You may even consider picking up a few as a holiday gift for the teacher!! My son's second grade teacher jumped for joy when we gave her the soy crayons!

You can find lots of ideas, tips, services community events and products for natural family living at Green Irene!