Stationery and School bags

[hquek]

looks a bit like but the ones I see are translucent. Anyway, pencil caps can act as extenders. but proper extenders may be required if you want to use to the very last bit possible.


As a mark, the ones in daiso are about $2 for 4 pcs of caps.

[hquek]

oh yes, but there are different types of caps. some are wider and others narrower…it may/not fit the pencil you buy. Some of the caps don’t fit well into the pencil (just tip only). Just info only. Interesting how I can go on and on about pencil caps. woah lau…

[Busymom]

hquek:

looks a bit like but the ones I see are translucent. Anyway, pencil caps can act as extenders. but proper extenders may be required if you want to use to the very last bit possible.


As a mark, the ones in daiso are about $2 for 4 pcs of caps.

I think the ones at Popular and Isetan are cheaper than that. It comes in 2 rows, so I think there should be at least 10 caps in total. These are the transparent types in different colours. Best is that they also have a sticker name tag for you to paste on the cap... although it hasn't stopped my DD from losing them nonetheless.

[Busymom]

hquek:

on pencils and colour pencils. For those who want to worry more, you can think if to get those 'angular' types. I personally buy those colour pencils that are angular (normal types are circular). This is becos I find that my kids love to spread the colour pencils out on the table and use when they want. 'Normal' colour pencils then tend to roll around and may land on the floor...causing the lead (not sure about the exact term) inside to break. Creates more headache when I sharpen and sharpen only to see the tip breaking off every so often.


Same goes for writing pencils. I try to get those that says tougher, ie the lead within not so easy to break, or those that are more angular.

btw, I also invest in pencil caps (so DS won't get poked by the sharp ends), and also started buying pencil extenders (those metal looking thingy that one puts a short pencil in). These 2 I usually get at Daiso becos of the range.

:hi5: I usually like to buy this brand because of its non-slip soft grip.

http://www.staedtler.com/Mars_ergosoft_gb.Staedtler

I thought I am the only one who is particular... But these days, DD only wants to use mechanical pencils although she doesn't know how to remove lead that got struck... :roll:

I also find those rubbery grip that you put on the pencil to be very nice to the fingers... only thing is that most of them come with a fragrance which I do not think is healthy.

[larkspur]

the one i will get my friend to order for me can fit in the 2b pencils( the blue 2B we used to used in primary and secondary). The one in the link is slightly ex considering $3 to $4 inclusive of shipping but at least there are designs and i dun have to worry my girl ones will mix up with other children but as a kiasu mummy i will still paste a name sticker which i got from free from Australian website when i placed an order for the iron on name sticker. the stickers i got for free are very slim and long about 3cm x0.3cm. plan to stick on every pencil and pencil cap. as for extender, i might get later if they need to use 2b pencils cos 2b pencils more ex, those normal pencils with cartoons i bought 3boxes (100 each) from Thailand at $9.90 to use as birthday favour and for my children to do writing at home. guess will not use to the last bit loh.


Maybe i will make a trip down to Daiso and popular to take a look.

By the way want to ask for poster colour, can we actually get the faber castle one that says coloured pencil with poster colour? it is actually coloured pencils but i think if you use water to dab on the paper after you colour, it will look like paint. anyone used that before and what is the verdict?

[hquek]

hi lakspur,


you mean watercolour pencils isit? my kids use that in their art class, dab water and it becomes like smudgy and the colour spread nicely.

Figure you can get that, but it’s pricier and not sure if it’s worth the money becos I don’t think teacher will be asking them to do water colours in school. so far it’s just colouring.

[larkspur]

hquek:

hi lakspur,


you mean watercolour pencils isit? my kids use that in their art class, dab water and it becomes like smudgy and the colour spread nicely.

Figure you can get that, but it's pricier and not sure if it's worth the money becos I don't think teacher will be asking them to do water colours in school. so far it's just colouring.

hi hquek, yest that is the one i am talking about cos that time popular has sales , the price of the watercolour pencils the same price as the 24 or 36 colour pencils( cant remember which one) about $11 so i was wondering if they need to use water colour paint in school,i tot if needed, when the next sales come along then i will buy. but since no need, then the faber castle 36 colour pencils will do then.

[thumbelina]

genmai:

Hi YongHL,

You're welcome! Good things must share here mah!

Hi thumbelina,
I happened to see the promo when I walked pass Kinderfun that day. They may not have advertise it in the newspapers. If I see the promo again, will post here to let you know.

Hi genmai, thanks in advanced!
:thankyou:

[Busymom]

Busymom:

hquek:

looks a bit like but the ones I see are translucent. Anyway, pencil caps can act as extenders. but proper extenders may be required if you want to use to the very last bit possible.


As a mark, the ones in daiso are about $2 for 4 pcs of caps.

I think the ones at Popular and Isetan are cheaper than that. It comes in 2 rows, so I think there should be at least 10 caps in total. These are the transparent types in different colours. Best is that they also have a sticker name tag for you to paste on the cap... although it hasn't stopped my DD from losing them nonetheless.

Just checked last night. There are 12 caps per pack, cost $1.95. I have seen this available in both Isetan and Popular.

[larkspur]

Busymom:

Busymom:

[quote=\"hquek\"]looks a bit like but the ones I see are translucent. Anyway, pencil caps can act as extenders. but proper extenders may be required if you want to use to the very last bit possible.


As a mark, the ones in daiso are about $2 for 4 pcs of caps.

I think the ones at Popular and Isetan are cheaper than that. It comes in 2 rows, so I think there should be at least 10 caps in total. These are the transparent types in different colours. Best is that they also have a sticker name tag for you to paste on the cap... although it hasn't stopped my DD from losing them nonetheless.

Just checked last night. There are 12 caps per pack, cost $1.95. I have seen this available in both Isetan and Popular.[/quote]I went to popular to look at the pencil caps. They have only 6 in 1 packet and cost $2+. i looked at all the pencil caps and all are 6 in 1 packet.I will try to see how is the pencil caps like for Daiso cos i dun really like the pencil caps in popular, lookes easily breakable to me