Basic SWAPS Supplies to Have on Hand
- Safety Pins! (or pin backs)
- Beads (pony, seed, assorted shapes, etc.)
- Felt
- Chenille Stems
- Pom Poms
- Googly Eyes
- Card Stock Paper
- Glue
- Glue Gun (low temp for younger scouts)
- Glitter Glue
- Scissors
- Feathers
- Markers (recommend permanent)
- Pens
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Mini Plastic Bags
- Stickers
Optional Supplies for More Advanced SWAPS
- Air Dry Modeling Clay
- Polimer Clay (will need a separate dedicated toaster style oven to heat and set – do not use cooking oven)
- Shrinkable Plastic
- Meltable Beads (such as Perler)
TIP for Waterproofing SWAPS Tags
Use clear contact paper or self stick clear lamination to wrap paper tags in to keep dry. Recommend creating a full page of tags, then wrapping before cutting. Brands suggested include Con-Tact and Duck Lamination. These can usually be found in local mass merchants or craft stores.