Do these need water or brushes?

No. You uncap a stick and draw directly on the surface, like a crayon. Water is only useful if you want to blend colors.

What surfaces do they work on?

Paper, poster board, cardboard, wood and canvas. They are not intended for walls, fabric or glass.

Are they safe for young children?

The paint is nontoxic and odorless. The sticks are still small enough to be a choking risk for children who mouth objects, so supervise very young kids.

How do they compare with liquid tempera?

They are far less messy and dry faster, but a brush and liquid paint give finer lines and easier blending.

How big are the sticks?

Each stick holds about 0.35 oz of paint, sized for a child's hand.

What colors are in the set?

Thirty shades spanning classic colors, metallics and neons, plus jewel and earth tones.

Where is the Tempera Paint Sticks - Set of 30 cheapest?

At Ten Little, for $44.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Tempera Paint Sticks - Set of 30?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Tempera Paint Sticks - Set of 30

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What reviewers say

Owners of Kwik Stix sets consistently praise the low mess and fast drying, and say young kids can use them unsupervised. The common complaints are that the sticks get used up quickly and that color layering is harder than with liquid paint.

What people mention

MessPraisedOwners say there is no water to spill and almost nothing to clean up afterward.
Drying timePraisedReviewers note the paint sets quickly, so finished pictures don't smudge.
Kid gripPraisedThe thick stick shape is easy for toddlers and preschoolers to hold.
BlendingMixedColors can be layered, but reviewers say blending is harder than with liquid paint unless water is added.
Stick lifeCriticisedSome owners say the sticks get used up quickly with heavy use.
WashabilityPraisedParents report the paint washes off hands and most surfaces.

About the Tempera Paint Sticks - Set of 30

Kwik Stix are solid tempera paint sticks that dry fast. This set has 30 unique colors, including jewel tones, earth tones, and metallics. The sticks are designed for small hands.

You apply the paint straight from the stick, with no water or brush needed. Colors can be layered, or blended with water. The paint is washable, nontoxic, and odorless, and the sticks are portable.

The sticks work on poster paper, cardboard, wood, and canvas.

Pack count

30 paint sticks

Stick weight

0.35 oz each

Colors

30 unique colors: jewel, earth tones, metallic, and neon

Paint type

Solid tempera

Application

No water or brush needed

Blending