Craft Materials for Kids: Foam, Felt, Pipe Cleaners and More

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Haanz Team

2026-10-18

On 2026-10-18

Haanz Art GuideFree, practical advice from the team at Haanz Art & Craft Materials

Crafting builds creativity, patience and fine motor skills, and it keeps children happily busy during school holidays. This guide to craft materials for kids explains the everyday materials our customers buy most, from foam and felt sheets to pipe cleaners and painting panels, with safe tools and simple project ideas for home and school.

Everyday craft materials for kids

Foam sheets: soft, bright sheets that are easy to cut, fold and glue. Great for masks, bookmarks, cards and animals.
Glitter foam: sparkly foam, and self-adhesive types simply peel and stick, with no glue needed.
Felt: soft fabric sheets for puppets, decorations, simple sewing and story boards.
Pipe cleaners: bendable, fuzzy wires for animals, flowers, glasses and bracelets.
Wooden sticks: for puppets, frames and building small structures.
Painting panels: small, ready-to-paint boards that feel like a “real” artwork.

Kids’ craft materials we stock

Foam Sheet, 2mm, A4 in bright colours, and Glitter Self Adhesive EVA Foam, A4.
Felt Sheet, A4: soft, easy-to-cut felt in bright colours.
Pipe cleaners: Pipe Cleaners with Pom Poms (10 pcs), Glitter Pipe Cleaners with Pom Poms and Pipe Cleaners, mixed colours (10 pcs).
BBQ sticks for craft in 19.5cm, 24.5cm and 29.5cm lengths.
Kids Painting Panel Set (18 × 13cm): small boards for young painters, parties and classes.
Glitter Tape Roll for quick, sparkly borders and decorations.
Kids Long Sleeve Aprons in S and M to keep clothes clean.

Prices change, so see each product page for today’s price. Browse all crafting materials and junior artists supplies.

Tools and safety

Choose child-friendly scissors for young children. For fun edges, Zig Zag Scissors cut decorative patterns in paper and fabric.
Keep sharp tools, such as craft knives, and hot glue guns for adults only. Our craft knife guide explains safe cutting.
Small parts such as pom poms and gems are a choking risk for toddlers. Check the pack for age suitability.
Cover the table and use an apron for painting and glitter.
Adult supervision is recommended for younger children.

Easy craft project ideas

Foam animal masks: cut a face shape from foam, add ears and features, and tape a BBQ stick to the back as a handle.
Pipe cleaner flowers: twist several pipe cleaners into petal loops and wrap a green one around them for the stem.
Felt finger puppets: cut two finger-sized shapes, glue the edges and add faces with felt scraps.
Mini painting gallery: paint a picture on each painting panel and display them together.
Glitter bookmarks: cut strips of foam and decorate with glitter foam shapes and glitter tape.

For colouring and drawing activities, see our colour pencils guide, and for school painting projects, our poster paint guide.

A simple holiday craft box checklist

A few foam sheets and felt sheets in bright colours.
A pack of pipe cleaners and some BBQ sticks.
Child-friendly scissors and a glue stick or craft glue.
Colour pencils or markers for faces and details.
A painting panel or two, with poster paint and a brush.
An apron and an old cloth or newspaper to cover the table.
A box or tray to keep everything together, so tidying up is easy.

Frequently asked questions

What craft materials are good for young children?

Foam sheets, felt, pipe cleaners and chunky painting panels are easy for small hands. Use child-friendly scissors and glue, with an adult nearby.

How do I stick foam sheets together?

Use craft glue and press firmly, or choose self-adhesive glitter foam, which sticks without glue.

How can I keep glitter craft less messy?

Work on a tray or covered table, use glitter foam or glitter tape instead of loose glitter, and wear an apron.

Do you deliver islandwide?

Yes. We deliver across Sri Lanka in 2–5 working days, with cash on delivery, card or bank transfer. You can also visit our shops in Boralesgamuwa and Horana, open every day from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Not sure what to choose? WhatsApp the Haanz team on 0711 515 515 and we’ll help you put together a craft box for your children.

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