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Your local newspaper can provide a free or inexpensive source of drawing paper in the form of newsprint remnants. Rather than throw away the end rolls, the printer may give them to you or sell them at a very reasonable price. While there isn't enough paper left on these rolls for his use, there will be many feet remaining that can be used for drawing or other art activities. By obtaining paper this way, you'll save money. In addition, by using preconsumer waste paper as art materials, you'll help conserve landfill space and natural resources.

A newsprint end roll measures about two feet wide, and the length varies, depending on when it was removed from the press. Leave it on the tube and cut it as needed, or you may cut it into smaller pieces and store it flat. Some standard sizes for art paper are 9"x12", 12"x18", and 18"x24". Use the straight edge and scissors to measure and cut the paper. If you use a paper cutter, have an adult trim the paper to size.

Call your local papers and see if they have any end rolls to spare and how much it cost.

Both of my parents currently work for a local newspaper in their neighborhood and are able to get me rolls whenever I want!! We use the paper not just for art projects, but in the kitchen when newspaper would normally be used and many other uses around the house. There is usually a ton of paper for our family to use on each roll.