Kids Canvas Painting Kit | 6x6 Inch | Parrot | 6 Acrylics, Brush & Palette

Everything a child needs to paint a first real canvas comes in one pack. This kit has a 6 x 6 inch stretched canvas pre-printed with a cheerful cartoon parrot with one wing raised, plus 6 acrylic colours of 3 ml each, a paint brush and a mixing palette. The black outline shows exactly where to paint, and the wooden frame means the finished piece can stand on a shelf or hang on a wall straight away.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Children starting out with painting
• Parents looking for a complete, ready to go activity
• Party hosts planning a painting table or return gifts
• Teachers running a small group art session

Perfect for

• Bird and jungle themed painting
• A first canvas project for young children
• Birthday return gifts and party tables
• Holiday and weekend art time

Compatibility

Works with: the acrylic colours in the kit, and extra acrylic or poster colours if you want more shades.

Pairs well with: a small tabletop easel for painting upright and for display.

Not suitable for: watercolour washes, since stretched canvas is made for thicker paint, not very wet techniques.

How to Use

1. Cover the table and keep a cup of water and a cloth nearby.
2. Squeeze a little of each colour into the palette; mix new shades there, such as red and yellow for orange or blue and yellow for green.
3. Paint the large areas first, then the small details.
4. Rinse the brush in water before switching colours, and wash it before the paint dries on it.
5. Let the painting dry fully before standing it up or hanging it.

Before You Buy

• The kit has 6 colours; other shades are made by mixing them on the palette.
• The palette shape may differ from the one in the photo.
• Acrylic colour is hard to remove once dry, so dress children in old clothes and wash brushes straight after use.
• The canvas is 6 x 6 inch, a small size suited to one short painting session.

You'll Need

Everything needed to paint the design is in the kit. Keep a cup of water and a cloth handy for rinsing the brush.

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• easels
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Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the parrot canvas painting kit?
A 6 x 6 inch stretched canvas pre-printed with the parrot, 6 acrylic colours of 3 ml each in white, yellow, red, green, blue and black, 1 paint brush and 1 mixing palette.

How is the parrot kit different from the koala kit?
Both kits have the same canvas size, colours, brush and palette. The koala kit has a busier scene with leaves, flowers and clouds around the animal, which takes a little longer to paint.

Can I use my own paints on this canvas?
Yes. The canvas takes acrylic and poster colours, so you can add more shades from your own set.

Is 3 ml of each colour enough?
Each pot holds 3 ml, a small amount meant for one 6 x 6 inch canvas. If your child likes thick paint or wants to repaint, a set of extra acrylics helps.