Top 12 Art Supplies You Can Find at The Dollar Tree / cheap art supplies / fluid art

[@MsToxicavenger]

All Dollar Trees are not created equal!!! I love that you have a great one. Mine stinks.

[@m71113]

Different size funnels for funnel pour. Sink strainers for sink, and for flower shapes. Dot tools to define flowers etc. Plastic gloves. Parchment paper. Shower curtains to put over table. Double sided tape. I scour the stores for the condiment containers with dark grey tops, they hold a lot of my tlp mixes. Measuring spoons.

[@ShelliAndersonArt]

Thanks Karen! I use almost everything you suggested! Saves money! I do use the translucent shower curtain, it’s shiny and thicker than the white ones. Perfect to cover my resin table. The resin will peel right off!

[@annalisastrickland8044]

I would do a $Tree run with you ANYTIME! I LOVE them for so many things, including several that you mentioned! Gosh, my bucket list includes coming there to watch you create for a whole afternoon and then take you out to dinner to say thank you! xo

[@virginiasetlock9670]

I buy the big rolls of plastic, cut it size to cover large surfaces. So much cheaper than the big box stores. I also buy my popsicle sticks from dollar store to mix mica etc in cups.

[@m71113]

also, their shelf liner is great for swiping, plus little crystal clear scoops in varying sizes in party section for transfer painting

[@leeannshallcross2730]

I just found your channel by watching one of Molly's videos. You're awesome and so helpful! A couple of other handy Dollar Store items are the small wire strainers in the kitchen area to strain Floetrol (or anything else you my need to strain). Rinse them right after you use them and you can get a lot of uses out of them. In the small teachers supply section, there's small caution cones that work great for large canvas stands. The paint will peel right off when dry. Popsicle sticks in the craft section is great for mixing. And in the pet section, there's a large plastic container with a lid (used to hold dog treats) that is great for stirring and storing large amount of paint. It holds 94 oz I believe. Hope that helps someone. Love your paintings and thank you!

[@claudiamann7111]

Thanks so much for a great shopping trip. I know people also buy tape there for the back of their canvases.

[@ellishansen8115]

Hey Karen, it's nice to see your face! I'm so glad you made this video, I love it!!

[@knappfarm]

As a new fluid art enthusiast, I LOVE theses tip videos!!! Thanks so much 😊

[@jenniferr8195]

Great tips! Thanks Karen! I enjoyed shopping with you! 😀

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Fun. Thanks for sharing, Karen.

[@brendagurley4217]

I buy the metal paper towel holders so they are handy wherever I’m working.I also buy the little plastic shot glasses and use them to prop up my pieces for resining and sometimes to mix small amounts of paint in.

[@Tbland72]

I buy those tiny shot glasses for toys for my parrots 🤣😂

[@lzfluidart8315]

Great tips 👍

[@lisadumas6422]

I have gotten and still have the same things that you picked out and I got to have them licories too the only thing I haven't got is the swimming pool hose or whatever you want to call it. But yes it is so cool for you to do this and I enjoyed it and your little blooms turned out gorgeous.

[@bstanevich]

Thanks in the top on using the pool noodles for clocks! Great job on FAB!!!

[@annedarr8362]

Thanks

[@alexandriamonk2345]

I'm so glad you posted this! Thanks for the tips! I'll watch this again when I'm ready to go shopping!

[@tericoffell9284]

Its alwsys helpful to see what other people use stuff for. Loved your ideas, and everyone else's! Thanks!

[@o2bn2it]

Absolutely awesome excursion!!!

[@userMarinainCol]

Thanks Karen. I didn't think of those table cloths, and the pool noodle idea is perfect!!❤

[@gratefulcreations]

Love this!!! Thanks for sharing and caring Karen!! I love the two pak cotton rags, the small spray bottles, the 16oz measured pitchers with lids and the small metal strainers for floetrol

[@Kathy-Carr]

Relative to the small silver spoons. Try the baby spoons they have. I think 8 to a pack and the bowl is about the same size. Thank you!!🌺

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Omg the party supply aisle… always my first stop… then it is the puppy pads racks! 😂

[@lorrihumberd2372]

Thanks Karen, I had no idea!

[@lindalarrymore2591]

Hello Karen! It was wonderful to meet you and be in your class in Delray. I learned a lot and enjoyed your teaching. You showed us that there are no tricks, just the science of mixing and getting the right consistency. I would like to send you some pictures from the party, please let me know where to send it. Linda

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Hi Linda! You can send to my email address at [e-mail]. Thanks so much!!

[@joycedavidson895]

Karen, I’ve been buying lots of the things you showed for at least 3 yrs now. I luv the $ store. Great video though for the newby’s. ❤

[@cindykirk3153]

Thanks so much Karen I do go to the dollar store on your suggestions of shower caps & the cups for mixing paints you mentioned on one of your videos....but so glad you made this video to see other things to get .....your the best 💕

[@christy7635]

You are so good! 👏👏👏👏 Thanks for the shopping list ❣️

[@michellenagisaart]

I don't even live in the US but found your video very useful for tips of what to look for in our 100yen shops here in Japan! Thank you!😊🎶

[@sharonmansfield3053]

This was a great idea Karen. Thank you.!

[@dianetucker2711]

Superb video ❣️

[@markvirdellcreations1606]

Some great info. Thanks. Love using the noodles. Great hak

[@Tbland72]

Thank you SO much for this video!! I love all the suggestions in the comments as well! I need to go buy some of those shower caps, spoons.... lol...so much I wanna get. Will kindly take donations so I can go shopping 🤣😂

[@tanakeilidh384]

I love twizzlers!

[@mywifetheartist]

I love going to the Dollar Tree for supplies and gadgets.

[@Robbskunky]

Just came across one of your videos. Very nice artwork; looks like it would be a fun hobby. Thank you for posting these videos!

[@christines2451]

Man these US dollar trees are so much better than the ones here in Canada lol.

[@Queen16333]

Thank you! Very helpful. Especially the shower caps!

[@bridgetmarttila4358]

Love it ! Thanks for sharing Karen ! Oh I bought both the round and circular lidded cups 🙃😉😆

[@brendawashington206]

😁👍

[@andreebourgeois3446]

That was so much fun!!

[@judithdigisi6450]

Great video! Very useful info. Thanks so much!

[@CrystalsArtClasses]

Saw your comment L. Lambert! Hopefully you'll get a DT there soon! It helps you save a-bit!

[@bren8009]

Very useful! Thank you Karen you're the BOMB!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jayelleart]

We don’t have dollar tree here but out dollar store is awesome. I get paint tarps, paint scrapers, paper cups when I need them. I’ve gotten mod podge, containers for storage, etc, etc.

[@lisadumas6422]

I like to get their napkins and paper towels skewers but if you look you can get metal or plastic things in the knitting section Craft section instead of using the wood ones and they never ever fall apart and they're pretty long I got like three of them. They also have some pallet knives not a big variety but two or three and some other handy dandy little things right beside those they have if you need stands you can get like the four pack of where I think that when you walk in there by the kitchen utensils. And I also get containers there to store large amount of paint. They do have cups that really not the right ones they have lines in them and it's hard to get the pain out but they do have some 16 oz that don't have lines in them which I get. And they got the wooden stir sticks. I dont like to use. And I got those little spoons too . And a million 2 oz little bottles I have every size I think you can get. And I have to grab my liter of Pepsi to go with my licorice. They also have some car sponges that you can put a pantyhose on to do your top coat of resin or whatever you're using a tip from a KZbinr. There's so much there and I know where I'm at. The heartland of Kansas there's things that we have that my BFF in Florida can't get so I like the round little cups and the two ounce bottles , so I got a bunch and mailed them to her. And she's done the same for me , she's a sweetheart. And thanks for the tip on how you dry your paintings . I have bought them fome boards and put them down just save from having to change my table out that I never thought about doing what you said great tip! Well at the dollar store and I always call it the Green Tree . Don't ask me why , my daughter always says , mom but I guess because the signs green and I don't know if there's a tree up there or what LOL 🤣🤣🤣 but I've always called it that. Now ,who's the goober, me!! Thanks for sharing your trip to the green tree . It was fun. 😉🥳👍👍🤲🙏✌✌✌

[@janicecarter6831]

The roasting pans and grates are really handy for smaller canvasses. Keeps your Art elevated and keeps your fun off paint off the table.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Great idea!!! 💚

[@Tbland72]

Ohhhhh... I'm definitely getting that!! Thanks!!

[@krysrockwood8276]

I also use their blue tarps, for under my pouring table. 💙

[@cheriscreations7899]

Just had to stop in the dollar tree near me today…had fun finding all the “Karen” goodies and adding some to my basket ..you would have been proud😆…even got the twizzlers 😁…must admit it was fun!

[@annettecahalan2170]

Thanks Karen I was in my car listening to this,, so I just so happened to be going by the dollar tree 🌲 🎉

[@royalriverart]

Thanks for showing, I love getting my supplies there as well.

[@caroletyson9103]

You are so much fun!!! And some very good ideas there!!!

[@hazelsart4741]

That was fun! Thanks!

[@dianeings7484]

Can you tell dollar tree to come to southern England?!!!!!!

[@andreapickard7127]

Thank you VERY much for sharing this!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️😁😁😁 This was SUPER helpful 🥰🥰🥰👌👌👌

[@sandyl.7608]

Hello Karen, I am a new subscriber and new to this type of art. I have been watching a lot of your videos and have learned so much. I still have a long way to go to get better. But unfortunately, I have a problem, I am addicted. It is so hard not to just do one painting after another. It is so much fun!! Your tips are very helpful. We just got a new Dollar store in our little town so I think I will go shopping in the morning and stock up. Thank you for your great channel.

[@deborahcorreale352]

I bought silicone mixing spoons and they are amazing. They fit into cups and you can wipe them off or let the paint dry and peel off the paint. Reusable decreases cost (one time buy) and decreses waste. I can not remember where I got mine from but you can get them from lolivefe they are lisdted as palstic stirring spoons, dishwasher safe, and reusable pack of 10 for $10 not too bad. Thank you for the pool noodle idea that can work for so many things!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

What great suggestions and tips. I haven’t been to one, but I see a trip coming up soon!

[@carlakoyak1129]

Thanks Karen. Good info

[@lindalambert3077]

How I wished U.K. had a dollar store

[@userMarinainCol]

Don't give up hope. Dollarama from Canada came to Colombia, South America last year. But they don't have sales or discounts etc. like in the US. Fingers crossed for you all.🤞🤞🤞

[@NikolaHoward]

Poundland? The various brands of Pound shop definitely have these types of thing!

[@lindamckendree2991]

Thanks, Karen! This was so much fun! Your Dollar Tree is exceptional. I’m over by George Mason Univ. and my $🌲 (a little humor) doesn’t seem to have nearly as much cool stuff. I’ll have to go on a hunt. Thanks for sharing what you use. Dollar Tree should pay you for the promotion 😅😅 Be well!❤️

[@ArtByJulieE]

Awesome video Karen, I also love some of their galvanized metal stuff for doing alcohol ink on. 💕

[@gidgitvonlarue9972]

I shop all over the place for all my stuff too - but Australia have now banned all plastic spoons - it's just insane. 😠

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

😳

[@sand3882]

Hit that like button!

[@cathyjantzen6069]

I also get puppy pads there.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Maybe I should do a part 2 with everyone’s suggestions!!

[@cathyjantzen6069]

@@WaterfallAcrylics That would be interesting!

[@RoseMCreations]

That was fun!😊

[@sandiguinnartescape]

I buy all those things there. And the twirlers too. 😂

[@Nathalieroy2624]

So funny

[@amandabutcher1519]

Great video. You missed the funnels lol

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

It was #13! 😁

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

#14 was the Floetrol strainers! I should’ve made it a top 20 list!

[@Tbland72]

Those are wonderful!!

[@melaniebuerkle3203]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️✌️😁

[@pJo2973]

Karen, I saw the little bottles of acrylic paint as you went by- do you think those are good for beginners? There were small canvases, brushes and brush holder, wooden craft easels, foam brushes and palette knives

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

No crappy paint. Try Artists Loft at Michaels. Decent paint and they go on sale frequently.

[@pJo2973]

@@WaterfallAcrylics thank you

[@donnacowell7415]

I use their paint. I like it. Good for beginners.

[@Tbland72]

I tried the canvas from the $ 🌳 and didn't like them. I recently hit the jackpot at the 70% off sale at Michael's though 😁

[@virginiaechols558]

Where do you live because our dollar tree in MexiA Texas doesnt Careing all that much.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Northern Virginia

[@Tbland72]

Maybe look around for another location. I'm in IN and they're not all the same. Some are larger and carry more goodies 😉