Questions From the Table
The things people ask most often about the range and about this site.
Is Creatology a Michaels brand?
Yes. Creatology is the own label that Michaels puts on its children's craft range, in the same way a supermarket puts its name on its own groceries. The products are made for Michaels rather than by a separate independent company.
What does the name Creatology mean?
It is a coined word — create plus the -ology ending used for fields of study. There is no literal translation to find; it reads as the study of making things, which is roughly the intention.
Are Creatology supplies non-toxic?
The children's lines are formulated to meet the usual safety standards for art materials, and the boxes state it where it applies. We repeat whatever the maker puts on the packaging in the details on each card, and we do not add claims the box does not make. Small parts mean small parts, whatever the formulation, so the stated age on the box is the one to follow.
What comes in a Creatology activity kit?
It varies by kit, but the principle is that the box is complete. A ceramic bank kit arrives with the bank, the paint and a brush. A canvas painting kit arrives with the canvas, the colors and a printed outline. The contents list on each card is taken from the maker's own description.
Can these supplies be used in a classroom?
That is largely what the bulk counts are for. Twelve-pack cases and thousand-piece counts are designed for a group rather than one child, and the washable markers and paints are chosen to come off hands and most clothing. Teachers tend to buy the caddies at the same time.
Can I buy individual pieces rather than packs?
Mostly no. This is a volume range, so the smallest unit is usually a pack of a dozen or more. Where a listing is sold as a single item — a loom, a case, one large canvas — the card says so in the count.
Where can I buy Creatology supplies?
They are a Michaels own brand, so the craft chain itself is the primary route, and a good deal of the range is also listed by the maker and by other sellers on the large online marketplaces. Each card here links straight through to the listing we checked the price on.
How current are the prices on this site?
We refresh them against the live listing data rather than typing them in by hand, and the date of the last check is printed in the footer. Prices still move between checks, so the listing itself is always the final word.