80% of people claim to feel young at heart, which is good since Harvard Health reports that feeling this way ultimately helps you live longer. Embrace all the fun of being a kid by customizing art supplies and coloring materials!
Everyone can advertise with promotional art supplies. Here’s how to customize these materials so they look amazing!
Order custom art supplies for…
Art Workshops
Do you teach a weekly drawing class? Promote your workshop with custom pencils, colored pencils, and sketchbooks. You can hand them out to everyone who signs up on the first day.
Schools
Art supplies are a no-brainer for schools. You can use the materials as back-to-school swag in the fall, or you can sell them at a book fair to raise extra funds.
Restaurants
Kids get really bored sitting around at a restaurant. Print your logo on coloring books and crayons, so they can have fun as they wait for their food to arrive. Their parents will definitely appreciate it!
Feminist Causes
According to a 2018 report, 71% of people who purchase adult coloring are female. If you work with women, or they’re part of your target audience, you can get a ton of value advertising with custom coloring books.
Therapists
Art therapy is used to treat mental health issues and for rehabilitation after an accident. Therapists can order custom art supplies for their patients to use during sessions.
Retirement & Nursing Homes
The Davis Community, a nursing home in North Carolina, reports that coloring can help relieve stress and improve muscle control. You can order paper, crayons, paint sets, and other supplies in bulk for residents to use in their free time.
Clinics & Medical Centers
Research shows that coloring has many benefits for adults, especially for those dealing with anxious feelings, depression, or panic attacks. Offer a variety of supplies at your clinic or shelter to help those who are struggling.
Nonprofits
The World Wildlife Fund, Natural Conservancy, and the American National Red Cross are just a few nonprofits who offer promotional art supplies. Your organization can offer coloring sheets on your website, or hand out free custom pencils at fundraisers.
Craft Fairs
Are you an artist? Print your contact info on branded pencils, paintbrushes, and other supplies. Fans who can’t buy one of your prints at the time will have a tangible way to check you out later.
Museums
Kids want to go home from a museum with fun souvenirs. Sell custom art supplies in your gift shop along with the promotional sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and keychains!
Trade Show Swag
You should never go to a trade show without cool swag for the crowd. Art supplies are a great choice. You can even hold an art contest and give away a prize basket to the winner!
Customization Tips
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Choose a variety of art supplies.
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Decide on a theme for coloring books.
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Print your custom design in black or white.
Tip 1. Choose a Variety of Art Supplies
Choose the supplies that work best with your business or event. Here are your options!
Custom Aprons
Do you teach a pottery class? How about a paint & sip workshop? Buy custom aprons in bulk for your students to wear as they work on their masterpieces.
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Custom Colored Pencils
Schools, libraries, and community centers should have plenty of colored pencils in their supply closets. Order these supplies wholesale so you never run out.
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Personalized Crayons
Are you hosting an event for kids? Put together goodie bags filled with crayons, stickers, and temporary tattoos. Dentist and doctor’s offices can also offer custom crayons to young patients!
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Custom Drawing Journals
Custom sketchbooks are great for campgrounds or for students at an art school. You can also order personalized journals full of blank pages.
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Custom Erasers
Mistakes happen. It will be easier to erase and start fresh if you hand out custom erasers!
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Personalized Markers
Felt tip, scented, jumbo, mini, stamps…there are a ton of different personalized markers you can order! Get a variety for your customers, students, or visitors
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Personalized Pencils
The classic no. 2 pencil will never go out of style! Custom pencils are particularly great for elementary schools and tutoring centers. Arcades can even give them away as cheap prizes!
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Custom Pencil Cases
You need somewhere to put all your art supplies. Custom pencil cases are the perfect choice! They come in a variety of trendy colors and patterns.
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Custom Pencil Sharpeners
Don’t let a broken pencil get you down! You can order custom pencil sharpeners in bulk for everyone to use. These will be lifesavers during high school SATs!
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Custom Rulers
Artists, carpenters, designers, and teachers can use custom rulers on the job! Buy either wood rulers or plastic rulers, depending on your budget.
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Personalized Sharpies
Sharpies have been popular art supplies since they were first sold in the 1960s. Why not get personalized Sharpies to give away as gifts or favors at your next event?
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Water Color Paint Sets
Do you need a fun activity for Halloween? You can download free pumpkin stencils and host a jack o’ lantern contest. Lay out custom watercolor paints for everyone to use!
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Custom coloring books are fun for any business. Pick a theme that fits with your industry!
Safety Themed Coloring Books
Great for: Schools, police stations, fire stations, insurance companies
Medical Coloring Books
Great for: Doctors, dentists, hospitals, medical centers, pharmacies
Nature Coloring Books
Great for: Recycling centers, eco-friendly nonprofits, Earth Day promotions
Food Coloring Books
Great for: Nutritionists, restaurants, bakeries, health centers
Money Coloring Books
Great for: Banks, financial advisors, economists, accountants
More Custom Coloring Books for You to Try!
Tip 3. Print Your Custom Design
The design on front should be exciting and one-of-a-kind! Print any of the following on your art supplies:
Other Considerations for Buying Custom Art Supplies
Target Audience
Are you ordering the coloring books for adults, or do you need promotional items for kids? Choose art supplies that best appeal to your target audience.
Color Options
You’ll get 3 to 12 colors in a box of custom colored pencils or crayons. Red, blue, green, and yellow are standard, but if you want variety, invest in a set that has more colors.
Eco-Friendly
Plastic isn’t as eco-friendly as bamboo or wheat straw. Look for custom art supplies that are made from sustainable materials.
Minimum
The quantity for custom crayons is about 500 per order whereas painting aprons will have a low minimum of around 25 to 50 per order. The cheaper the art supplies, the higher the minimum.
Price
Be smart with your money! You don’t have to spend an insane amount on custom art supplies. Pencils, erasers, and other items start at less than $1 each.
Real Life Example
The only art at Dunkin’ may be their delicious donuts, but they found a creative way to advertise with coloring supplies. In 2020, the fast food chain offered free downloadable coloring sheets on their website to celebrate Easter.
This promotion cost nothing, gave customers something to talk about on social media, and made everyone feel hungry for delicious coffee and donuts! The printouts were even hung up at select locations across the United States.
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Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.
