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The K-12 Arts and Crafts Material Market to grow by USD 534.2 Million (2024-2028), driven by rising demand for paper-based stationery, AI powered report by Technavio

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global k-12 arts and crafts material market size is estimated to grow by USD 534.2 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 2.58%  during the forecast period. Grrowing demand for paper-based stationery products is driving market growth, with a trend towards 3D printers as supplement to traditional art and craft materials. However, rapidly changing market dynamics  poses a challenge. Key market players include ACTIVA Products Inc., American Art Clay Co. Inc., Bangkit USA Inc., Crayola, eeBoo Corp., Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A., faber-castell, Hudson Envelope Corp., Itsy Bitsy Pvt. Ltd., K-12 School Supplies, Kaplan Early Learning Co., LaRose Industries LLC, Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd., Max Bringmann KG, Melissa and Doug, Nasco Inc., Nygala Corp, RM Educational Resources Ltd., RM plc., and Staedtler Mars GmbH and Co. KG.

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K-12 Arts And Crafts Material Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 2.58%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 534.2 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

2.49

Regional analysis

APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

Europe at 29%

Key countries

US, China, Germany, UK, and Canada

Key companies profiled

ACTIVA Products Inc., American Art Clay Co. Inc., Bangkit USA Inc., Crayola, eeBoo Corp., Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A., faber-castell, Hudson Envelope Corp., Itsy Bitsy Pvt. Ltd., K-12 School Supplies, Kaplan Early Learning Co., LaRose Industries LLC, Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd., Max Bringmann KG, Melissa and Doug, Nasco Inc., Nygala Corp, RM Educational Resources Ltd., RM plc., and Staedtler Mars GmbH and Co. KG

Market Driver

The integration of 3D printing technology in K-12 education is revolutionizing the arts and crafts sector. Companies like Michaels Stores are supplying 3D printers to schools, enabling students to create intricate objects using CAD software and desktop 3D printers. These machines build layers of plastic, ceramic, metal, or wood filament to produce items such as plastic rings, figurines, and small gears. This trend towards DIY projects in classrooms is expected to increase, driven by the decreasing cost of 3D printers. Despite being a potential threat to traditional art material suppliers, 3D printers are also seen as auxiliary equipment for enhancing students’ understanding of additive processes in arts and crafts activities. With the growing emphasis on STEM education, 3D printing is becoming a staple in K-12 curriculums, leading to the expansion of the global K-12 arts and crafts material market during the forecast period. 

The K-12 arts and crafts material market is thriving in the education sector, with paper-based products being a top trend. Sketchbooks, craft paper, transparent paper, and clear paper are popular choices for art classrooms. Brick and Mortar stores continue to dominate, but online sales are growing. Health hazards from certain materials have raised concerns, leading to increased demand for safer alternatives like watercolor paints and markers. Middle, Preprimary, Primary, and High School educational institutions are significant buyers. Online platforms offer convenience and a wider range of options, including painting materials, modeling materials like play dough and clays, and multifunctional utilities. Hobbyists and adults also frequent community centers and schools for workshops. The web hosts numerous resources for DIY projects and tutorials. Paper-based products remain the backbone, with pencils, paints, and printing papers leading the way. Stencils add creativity to projects. As the market evolves, expect more innovative, eco-friendly, and cost-effective solutions. 

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 Market Challenges

The K-12 arts and crafts material market is characterized by rapidly changing product designs and colors, resulting in shortened product lifecycles. The typical lifecycle of most products is currently six months. New eco-friendly materials are entering the market, forcing retailers to compete on price and quality. Manufacturers must keep up with trends and develop new designs and products to stay competitive. Copyright protection is not cost-effective for short lifecycles, making counterfeit products a significant threat. Industry changes are expected to accelerate, putting pressure on producers to deliver samples and orders quickly. Developing countries face challenges in managing inventory and sales volume, while global companies must provide regionally appropriate materials to meet K-12 segments’ needs. These factors may hinder the growth of the global K-12 arts and crafts material market during the forecast period.The K-12 arts and crafts material market caters to educational institutions and hobbyists alike, focusing on paper-based products such as sketchbooks, craft paper, transparent paper, and clear paper. Brick and mortar stores and online platforms sell these items to schools, community centers, and individuals. However, challenges exist in this market. Health hazards from certain painting materials and markers require careful handling. Middle and high schools may prefer online sales for convenience, while preprimary and primary schools may prefer hands-on experiences. Multifunctional utilities like pencils, paints, modeling materials, play dough, clays, and stencils are popular. Printing papers are also in demand for creating art projects. The web offers a vast array of options, but the tactile experience of using these materials in an art classroom remains essential.

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Segment Overview 

This k-12 arts and crafts material market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

Distribution Channel1.1 Offline1.2 OnlineSchool Level2.1 Middle school2.2 Pre-primary school2.3 Primary school2.4 High schoolGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 Europe3.3 North America3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 Offline-  The K-12 Arts and Crafts Material Market caters to schools and educators, providing essential supplies for arts and crafts projects. Our high-quality, safe materials include paints, crayons, markers, paper, glue, scissors, and various other craft supplies. We ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing, making it easy for educators to create engaging learning experiences for their students. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and wide selection of supplies sets US apart in the market.

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Research Analysis

The K-12 Arts and Crafts Material market caters to the hobby and crafting needs of children and adults in schools, community centers, and at home. This market encompasses a wide range of paper-based products such as sketchbooks, craft paper, transparent paper, and clear paper, which are essential for various artistic projects. Educational institutions play a significant role in this market, utilizing these materials for art classes and workshops. Painting materials like paint and brushes, modeling materials such as play dough and clays, and multifunctional utilities like pencils, stencils, and scissors are also popular in this market. The Education market is a significant consumer of these materials due to their role in fostering creativity and enhancing learning experiences. Online sales have become increasingly popular in the K-12 Arts and Crafts Material market, making it easier for individuals to access a wide variety of materials from the comfort of their homes. However, it is essential to consider health hazards associated with some materials, such as certain types of paint and clays, and take necessary precautions to ensure safe use.

Market Research Overview

The K-12 Arts and Crafts Material market caters to the hobby and crafting needs of children and adults in educational institutions, including community centers, schools, and workshops. This market encompasses a wide range of materials such as paints and painting materials, modeling materials like play dough and clays, multifunctional utilities, pencils, stencils, and paper-based products. The education market is a significant segment, with schools and educational institutions utilizing these materials for art classes and projects. Health hazards associated with certain materials, such as lead in paint, have led to increased awareness and demand for safer alternatives. The market is expanding to include online sales, making it more accessible to consumers. Brick and mortar stores remain popular, especially for those seeking a tactile shopping experience. Online platforms offer convenience and a wider selection of products, including markers, paints, printing materials, and papers. Middle, primary, and high schools, as well as preprimary schools, all benefit from the availability of these materials. Clear paper and sketchbooks are essential for drawing and sketching, while transparent paper is ideal for tracing and layering. The market continues to evolve, incorporating new technologies and materials to meet the changing needs of students and educators.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

Distribution ChannelOfflineOnlineSchool LevelMiddle SchoolPre-primary SchoolPrimary SchoolHigh SchoolGeographyAPACEuropeNorth AmericaMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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IIFL Capital’s Maiden Late-Stage Private Equity Fund Announces First Close at ~ ₹500 Crore

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IIFL Capital’s Late-Stage Private Equity Fund targets a final close in excess of ₹1,000 crore within nine months from First CloseTwo transactions have already been committed with a pipeline of seven to eight deals under evaluation

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited, the Asset Management arm of IIFL Capital, today announced that the IIFL Late-Stage Private Equity Fund, the maiden fund of its private equity platform, achieved its first close on 15 September 2026 with aggregate capital commitments of ~ ₹500 crore. The Fund invests in scaled-up, profitable Indian enterprises that are preparing to list on the public markets in the near term.

The Fund is targeting a total corpus of ₹1,000 crore, with a greenshoe option of additional ₹1,000 crore. It will remain open for subscription after the first close and aims to reach its final close within the next nine months. A larger corpus allows the Fund to back high-quality companies operating on a scale, in line with its late-stage, pre-IPO strategy.

The Fund is also evaluating a robust pipeline of opportunities, ranging from term sheet negotiations to transactions under diligence. The pipeline is diversified across integrated security-as-a-service, railway and wind energy components, specialty chemicals, defence equipment, IT-enabled services, pre-engineered buildings and consumer technology.

The Fund follows a clear mandate focused on scaled businesses nearing a public listing. The fund looks at sectors that envisage growth rate of 15%-18% per annum. The investee company should be amongst the top three-five players in its category, should have an EBITDA of at least ₹75-100 crore at investment with the intention to pursue IPO within three years. The average deal size is expected to be ₹50-100 crore per transaction.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Chief Investment Officer and Head – Private Equity, IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited, said: “The first close marks the point at which this Fund moves from being a proposition to being a portfolio. We are grateful to our investors for their confidence in a volatile global environment. With two high-quality transactions already committed and a live pipeline of seven to eight opportunities, we believe IIFL’s capabilities give us a distinct advantage in backing scaled enterprises on their journey to the public markets.”

The first close comes in the backdrop of India’s primary market revival. After a subdued April-June quarter, July and August 2026 together saw 35 mainboard IPOs, and foreign portfolio investors returned as net buyers, including through IPOs. Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, with gross fixed capital formation up 11.9%, supporting the sectors the Fund is targeting.

About IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited

IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited (formerly IIFL Securities Alternate Asset Management Limited) is the Investment Manager for Alternative Investment Funds sponsored by IIFL Capital Services Limited. It is registered with SEBI as an Alternative Investment Fund manager (IN/AIF3/19-20/0770, IN/AIF2/21-22/088), Investment Adviser (INA000019956) and Portfolio Manager (INP000009445). Registered office: Ground Floor 01, Hubtown Solaris, Saiwadi, N S Phadke Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400069. Website: assetmanagement.iiflcapital.com

About IIFL Capital Services Ltd

IIFL Capital Services Ltd (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited) (NSE: IIFLCAPS) (BSE: 542773) is one of the key capital market players in the Indian financial services space. IIFL Capital offers broking services, wealth management, financial products distribution, institutional broking, research and investment banking services.

Disclaimer: This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any units of the IIFL Late-Stage Private Equity Fund or any securities. Investments in alternative investment funds are subject to market and other risks, including loss of capital. Investors should read the Private Placement Memorandum, including the risk factors, before investing. Registration granted by SEBI, enlistment with BSE, and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Past performance of securities/instruments is not indicative of their future performance.

 

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Snapmaker Introduces New Filament Bundle, Expanding Its Full Spectrum Printing Ecosystem

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The Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) combines pure-white capability, more saturated cyan, magenta, and yellow filaments, and finely tuned light-transmission properties for vibrant, natural-looking color mixes. It expands Snapmaker’s integrated ecosystem of dedicated materials, Snapmaker Orca software, and U1 hardware.

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Snapmaker has introduced the Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition), expanding the creative possibilities of layered color mixing on Snapmaker U1. The four-spool set combines semi-translucent cyan, magenta, yellow, and white PLA filaments to produce a broader palette, from vivid color mixes and soft pastels to directly printed pure-white details.

“Together with the reformulated color filaments, the addition of white opens up a broader range of visual styles.” — Blayne Sapelli, Creative Marketing Manager at Snapmaker.

Four Filaments, Beyond Four Colors

Full Spectrum color mixing creates additional perceived colors by alternating thin layers of semi-translucent filaments along the Z-axis. As light interacts with these layers, their colors blend visually, allowing a single print to go beyond the four loaded filament colors.

Snapmaker Orca, Snapmaker’s official slicing software, supports this layered color mixing workflow. Together with U1’s multi-toolhead architecture, it provides a practical foundation for exploring more colors with a small set of materials.

Radu “Ratdoux,” creator of Full Spectrum and now part of the Snapmaker team, said: “Full Spectrum changes the way we think about color in consumer FDM printing. Instead of adding more and more individual filament colors, we can use a small set of calibrated materials together with software and multi-toolhead hardware to generate a much broader spectrum. Our goal is to make that process simple enough that users can focus on what they want to create rather than how to engineer the color.”

Filaments Engineered for Brighter Color

White filament brings two distinct benefits: it enables pure-white areas that layered color mixing alone cannot produce, and it brightens mixed colors while reducing saturation for lighter, softer tones. Reformulated cyan, magenta, and yellow filaments offer stronger saturation, helping deliver more vibrant mixes.

The filaments’ color and Transmission Distance properties are tuned to promote natural blending and help reduce visible horizontal stripes. On Snapmaker U1, RFID recognition automatically loads preset filament information, simplifying setup.

These properties give creators more flexibility to combine vivid accents, gentle shades, and white details in character models, collectibles, home décor, and sculptural artwork. The four-spool approach also reduces the need to store separate filament colors for occasional use.

“Adding white is a meaningful step for creators who want lighter palettes and pure-white details within the same four-spool setup,” said Blayne Sapelli, Creative Marketing Manager at Snapmaker, “Together with the reformulated color filaments, it opens up a different range of visual styles. It also reflects how we are building our ecosystem: developing dedicated materials around real creative needs and connecting them with the tools people use to print.”

An Integrated Ecosystem for Color Creation

The Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) joins the Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (Gray Edition) and the SnapSpeed PLA CMYK Lithophane Filament Bundle, expanding Snapmaker’s official lineup to three purpose-designed bundles.

The two PLA Full Spectrum bundles are designed for three-dimensional color mixing. The new bundle enables brighter mixes, softer pastels, and pure-white details, while the Gray Edition offers darker, more muted tones. The CMYK Lithophane bundle is optimized for flat, layered-color printing, including colorful backlit lithophanes made from photographs and illustrations.

Built around U1 and Snapmaker Orca, the lineup connects specialized materials with hardware and software support.

Pricing and Product Information

The bundle is priced at US$89 and contains four 1 kg spools, totaling 4 kg. For product details and regional purchasing information, visit the official product page.

About Snapmaker

Snapmaker makes products that empower everyone to change the world — literally. From 3-in-1 desktop fabrication machines to the Snapmaker U1 multicolor, multimaterial, toolchanger 3D printer, to the software that powers it all, Snapmaker is building an ecosystem that democratizes creation. Snapmaker: Make Something Wonderful.

For more information, visit Snapmaker.com.

Media Contact

Hao Jiang, Snapmaker, 86 13588745216, jianghao@snapmaker.com, www.snapmaker.com

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Today, Intelligent Legal Solutions (ILS) and Anduin announced a partnership to provide a more streamlined service for both fund managers and law firms

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intelligent Legal Solutions (ILS) and Anduin have announced a partnership to create a more connected fundraising experience for private markets fund managers and law firms.

ILS is the legal technology company behind ProVision, a platform for private investment funds lawyers and their clients, while Anduin provides technology for private markets fundraising and investor operations. Through the partnership, the companies will build an integration connecting their platforms to support a more streamlined, end-to-end fundraising process.

Launched in 2024, ILS works with 89% of law firms ranked in the top three bands by Chambers USA for Private Equity: Fund Formation nationwide. Its technology has supported fundraises totaling more than $825 billion across North America, the UK, EMEA and APAC.

Anduin’s platform has supported more than 1,300 private investment funds, onboarded over 76,000 investors and powered more than $265 billion in capital raised. Its customers represent more than $7 trillion in aggregate assets under management.

Fergus Plant, Co-Founder of ILS, said: “We are hugely excited to announce our partnership with Anduin. They are a mainstay of the private markets tech space, and we are proud to collaborate to bring a more complete solution to our customers. Our recent launch of the Fund Manager Portal for ProVision more closely aligns our customers, deepening the benefits of this relationship.”

Eliot Hodges, CEO of Anduin, said: “Fundraising still involves too many handoffs between systems, teams and advisers. By connecting Anduin’s subscription and investor onboarding workflows with ProVision’s side letter, comment memo, MFN and obligation management capabilities, we can help firms carry data more seamlessly through the fundraising process and reduce the operational burden around close.”

Read more at https://anduintransact.com/blog/anduin-partners-with-ils 

Fund managers and law firms interested in learning more can contact:

About Anduin
Anduin is the leading digital platform for managing fund lifecycles and LP relationships. The company has facilitated $118 billion in global capital and supports 48,000+ investors across 890+ funds. Learn more at anduintransact.com.

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