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$17.00 
Six colors of washable paint in bottles shaped for little hands. The non-clogging sponge tip applicators create dots, dashes and designs.
This review is from : Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6)
have lasted for years . I bought these for my 11yo son when he was 3 or 4. They are still going strong. I have 5 children and all have enjoyed these. I'm amazed that the sponge tips have remained intact all these years.
Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6) Reviews
Somewhat disappointing . I purchased these paints for my 2.5 year old because they seemed perfect for a toddler. The paint bottles really are just right for little hands--they are "chubby" and fit my toddler's "fist grasp" just right. The paint is somewhat watery, but the colors are vibrant and the paint dries quickly. The disappointment comes from the fact that while these paints make great dot art, when you try to paint with them by dragging the sponge tip across the paper, the paint flow to the sponge tip stops, which causes the product to streak (when experiencing this for the first time, my dismayed toddler exclaimed, "It's broken!"). You have to stop and push down hard on the sponge tip to get the paint flowing again before you can continue. Additionally, I wouldn't say these paints are all that washable. The blue paint didn't come off of my daughter's hands (or my hands!) until several handwashings later. Despite these shortcomings, I think this is a great way for younger children to enjoy painting. If these paints did more than dots and were more washable, they would have received five stars.
Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6) Opinions
Get the Do-A-Dot version of these instead . We got these Alex paints and the Do-A-Dot Rainbow Art Set (Set of 6) at the same time, and the Do-A-Dots definitely win. We actually ended up tossing these after a couple of months rather than finishing them. The tubes were too thick and too stiff for my 2-year-old son to be able to squeeze easily. And they leaked - not a lot, but enough to get paint spread all around the room, which is a pain to track down and clean up even with washable paint. I do love the concept, and my son and I really enjoy playing with the Do-A-Dot version.
Fun but NOT WASHABLE . I bought these for my girls, who are ages 2 and 4. Both girls love them. They're easy for the little one to hold and use, a good size for toddler hands. She mostly dots and scribbles, while her big sister is easily able to draw with them. We've been using them for several months and the foam tips have held up so far, and still plenty of paint left in the bottles.
So why only 3 stars? These are NOT washable as they claim to be. Kids are inevitably going to paint on surfaces other than paper. Skin. Clothes. Table. Walls. The dog. As a parent, you either resign yourself to watching your kids like a hawk, or you accept the liklihood of having to clean up messes from places you would never imagine messes could happen.
I prefer to let my kids have a little fun (within reason) and deal with the mess when the fun is done. Buying washable art supplies usually helps keep the messes to a minimum, but these Alex dot paints are far from what I consider to be washable. Brillo pads and bleach might work, but your average antibacterial hand soap and laundry detergent wont do the trick. Half a dozen hand washings still left my children with stained hands, which took several days of baths to finally wear off, and the paints didn't completely wash out of their clothes. I have designated 'paint' tshirts for my girls, but if your child comes in contact with these paints at school or daycare where they aren't wearing protective clothing, beware!
A fun product? Yes. Washable? No.
Love the dots and dashes . This paint is perfect for my 2 and 3 year old children. They love to paint, but since I don't love the mess, don't get to as much as they'd like. These paints solve the problem as they eliminate the dripping messiness of traditional paints. My kids love them and I do too. The paint comes out easily and the colors mix just the same as regular paint. They even work well on an easel ( I was worried the colors might not dispense well at that angle). All in all I'm extremely satisfied, and even more so given the price.
REGRET BUYING THESE . The bottle is such hard plastic and the paints dry out, it's really hard to get the sponge tips wet again, because you can't really squeeze them. I don't know if its because they are top heavy or what, but they tip over easily, and they are awkward to hold. After a year of wrestling with them, I'm throwing them out (still half full) and ordering the Do-a-dot Rainbow Art Set. I shout a loud DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY to any potential buyers!!
Kids love it! . My twins are two, so we need something that is easy to handle for little hands. A great change of pace from crayons!
A little messy but lots of fun! . My 2-year-old finds crayons boring, but loves his Alex Dots and Dashes Paint. The bottle sizes are just right for him, the colors are vibrant, and the hand motions needed keep him engaged. The motion aspect is great for his motor development, and the lids allow us to practice colors.
I have just one complaint with this paint: it's a little too wet for toddler use. Some colors release more than others, and leave a big splash on paper, which prompts my son to put his finger in it. I am sure any mom can guess the endless places that finger can go to... In this context, the paint doesn't dry all that fast either.
Regarding its washability, I disagree with the previous review that makes the paint sound so hard to get out. My son rubbed this paint on his hands, my hands, his face on several occasions, and once dotted his clothes directly. While the paint did stay on his and my skin after the first wash, it was gone from both of our skins by the next evening. And his clothes do not even have a hint of being dotted!
While I agree that it's not instantly washable, and might be a bit too wet, this is a great paint set, and I would very much recommend it. I do not mind the initial mess my son and these paints might create, it's a very fun and engaging activity.
Cons Review Perfect . My son isnt a big fan of art projects but this one he loves. It is simple and fun.
Great . My daughter received this for her 2nd Birthday and loves them, It is a great way to use paints without the major mess. She does like to put her fingers in the tops but the paint is washable so it is not a huge deal!
Feature Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6)
- Art activities encourage a child's imagination and learning development
- These art materials are entirely washable
- Dots and Dashes paints are also great for making posters
- This set come with six different colors of Dots and Dashes paints
- This set won the Oppenheim Special Needs Award
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Product Details
EAN : 0731346031907
UPC : 731346031907
MPN : 319
Brand : Alex Toys
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 7 inches
Width : 5 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Alex
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 16 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 3 years
Model : 319
Publisher : Alex
Release Date : 2008-07-04
SKU : ALX319UK
Studio : Alex
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