A decorative and pictorial art that dates back to the 3rd century BC, mosaic uses materials that last forever. Our kits contain vitreous glass mosaic tile, grout, spreader, mini trowel, sponge, instructions, and everything needed to complete these individual projects - two 4" coasters, an 8 1/2" x 11" mirror, or an 8" clock with quartz movement.

Yes, the act of making art is usually messy. But here's the opportunity parents and teachers have been dreaming of for years. A clean, creative painting set. With Rainbow Art you just add water to the foam brush, dip, dab and draw. Colors don't splatter, run, drip or spill! Make rainbows or other designs with one simple stroke! The 14 piece kit includes six no-drip foam brushes, six vivid colors, a spillproof tray, compact carrying case, and a color changing marker. Water soluble, non-toxic. Ages 3 and up.

Weather stenciling, painting, printmaking, stamping, mounting photographs, or any number of arts and crafts projects, this four-in-one brayer kit has something for everyone. The four unique, pop-in rollers are interchangeable for many creative techniques, and they pop-out just as easily for quick cleanup.

Our macramé friendship bracelet kit might be just the thing to solidify peace in our time. Merely making and giving a bracelet makes people happy, and the recipients will forever cherish their gift. The kit includes ten colors of brightly colored macramé cord (100 each), many many colored wood beads, plastic pony and ýE beads. Also contains easy instructions on how to make knotted bracelets and anklets and fun facts on the origins of macramé. Ages 8 plus.

These artistic lanterns in classic designs are made from dragon cloud rice paper with bamboo ribbing, black wire frames, and heavy iron diecast bases. Each lamp is entirely handmade with a quality that equates with sculpture, not just a light fixture. They fit in wonderfully with any decor. UL approved.

Yasutomo Papyrus 21 Handmade Paper-Making Kit - paper-making kit

May your dreams take wing. Let these startlingly lifelike butterflies inspire you to set your goals high and make your dreams come true. Made of handmade papers and skeleton leaves, the cover of these hardbound journals protects approximately thirty sheets of rough-textured, heavyweight natural Thai paper. Small journal is 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"; large journal is 7 1/2" x 10 1/2".

Back when life was lived at a leisurely pace, most educated people carried a sketchbook on their ambling walks through town or country. Today this practice is being resurrected by those who desire a greater appreciation for nature, for the details of life, and for the nuances of beauty. The Sketchbook Kit starts you on this soul-satisfying path with a 70 sheet sketchbook, 3 pencils, graphite, charcoal, an eraser, and a 144-page instruction book. 5 1/2" x 7".

Decorating eggs is an artform that has flourished throughout the centuries. This simple and elegant kit features two wooden eggs and four sheets of decorative Chiyogami washi paper. Egg stands, a brush, glaze and instructions are included. Glue is required, and we recommend Nori Paste, a non-toxic, acid free glue specially made for paper crafts.

One of the oldest art forms, mosaic uses materials that last forever. Our kit contains everything needed to complete a keepsake box. Set includes over 100 mosaic tiles, acrylic box with lid, adhesive, grout, spreader, mini trowel, sponge, gloves and instructions. Professional tile nipper (not needed for kit project) cuts glass tile accurately to any shape. Extra tile packs in assorted colors come with thirty-two 3/4" tiles per pack.

It's so easy to create your own handmade paper, and with this video workshop you'll be making cards this year! Everything is included to get started; a 30 minute video featuring nationally recognized Arnold Grummer, 6" x 9" mould and deckle, screen & cover, pulp, dried flowers, reusable cloths, and written instructions to supplement the video.

Create customized t-shirts or other fabric designs with this complete silk screen set. Soap and water clean up. Set includes eight ounces each of black and white non-toxic inks, plus photo emulsion, sensitizer, screen filler, screen drawing fluid, squeegee, wooden frame with screen, idea and instruction book.

A new tool for crafters and cooks. This surprising technology lets you draw long flowing lines and fine details with paints, icing, nail paint, inks, glues, sealants, and just about anything else you would want to use, even chocolate! Also ideal for arthritic hands and carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers. It's a terrific tool to use for cake decorating or henna tattoo designs. The drip-free Air Pen comes complete with a 6' air line, 110 volt diaphragm air pump, rubber base and foam tool holder, six cartridge assemblies, 11 assorted applicator tips, instructions, and cleaning plungers. Quick change set includes an extra holder, six cartridges, and 11 assorted tips.

Create twenty original, eye-popping glass domes for use as pins, magnets, tie tacks, and more. OptiArt is a kit that combines reverse glass painting and optical effects for fabulous finished pieces. Contains 20 flat back crystal clear glass stones that range from 1" - 1 1⁄4", flexible self-adhesive magnet backing, tie-tacks, paint brush, six colors of acrylic paint and illustrated instructions and ideas. Ages 7 and up.

Dry and press flowers in minutes. A revolutionary flower press allows you to simultaneously press flowers and leaves in your microwave. Kit comes with a user guide to get you started, a 5" press (two microwave-safe platens with clips), and a sandwich layer fill-pack of special felt and cotton between which the flowers are pressed. The felt should last for hundreds of uses, the cotton "lawn" will stain and can be washed or replaced. Flower Drying with a Microwave contains detailed charts and useful tips to help you dry over 200 different flowers. 72 pages, 6" x 8" paperback. Color and black & white illustrations.

Decorate your body from head to toe with this kit filled with temporary art to color your body. Contains over 60 wash-off henna and butterfly tattoos, tattoo and henna markers, flexible tattoo rubber stamps, stretchy jewelry, self-stick bindi body gems, nail polish, hair extensions, sponge for application, and cotton balls for cleanup. Illustrated instructions and ideas are included.

The elegant art of Sumi-e has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years. Experience this beautiful art form with an exquisite set for yourself or a friend. Includes four sumi brushes, a carved, blank sealstone ready to personalize, a porcelain brush stand, a Sazuri ink stone with well, a black ink stick, red seal ink pad in porcelain saucer with lid and a porcelain water saucer with spoon.

Start a paper mill at the kitchen table and share an ancient craft with kids. Turn cotton lint and specialty pulp into 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" sheets of paper. The kit includes materials and instructions for easy-to-do projects, mold and deckle, couching felts and more. Ages 6 to adult. One pound packs of raw material to produce pulp also available. Approximately 7 1/4" x 10 1/4".

What does your handwriting say about your sex drive? Your imagination? Your finances? Your ambition? You may be surprised! Discover the secret messages embedded in handwriting ý your own, your friends, and your co-workers. This complete kit reveals all, with a detailed guide to interpreting individual letters and overall style, plus a blank book for writing samples and notecards with envelopes to send to your friends to collect samples. (Be forewarned: how you write reveals more than what you write.) Gift-boxed.

Capture memories for posterity on the black archival pages of this handsome album. A dragonfly charm flits on the cover, framed by a rich Japanese print. The cover is bound in black linen. 60 pages, each separated by a sheet of acid-free glicyne, will accomodate 120 4" x 6" photos. 11 1/4" x 12 1/2".

The Eclipse BCS bottom feed airbrush, with its 0.5mm needle and nozzle combination, continues to set the industry standard for high performing, general purpose, high paint flow airbrushes. The multi-purpose double-action airbrush is designed for fine artists, textile painters, wall and automotive muralists, and hobbyists. The Eclipse features a self centering fluid tip capable of creating a spray pattern from fine lines to backgrounds. It accepts other brands of paint jars and its cut-away handle allows for easy access to the needle for fast tip cleaning. The Eclipse kit comes with a 2 oz. bottle with adapter, 1 oz. bottle of cleaner, 1 oz. bottle of Com-Art color, and a 2 oz. bottle of textile paint.

An innovative artist creates collage-like covers out of patterned paper, ribbon and charms. The limited edition, artist signed photo album has black pages and the words "A Life History" on the cover. 9" x 6 1/2", 50 sheets.

Fine vintage papers from Italy cover these versatile blank books. Open the cover to reveal page after page of virgin territory for journaling, sketching, or note-taking. From Padua, Italy. Two volume set includes two 4 1/8" x 5 3/4" journals Five volume set includes Five 3" x 4 1/8" Journals.

For those with a penchant for romance, heraldry, and the heady scent of fine leather. These fine volumes hail from Italy, where master craftspeople deeply emboss the heavyweight espresso leather with a classic fleur-de-lys emblem. The 5" x 7", 140 page journal holds unlined paper for your free-form musings; the 8 3/4" x 6 1/2", album has 30 acid-free pages with protective interleaves.

Things most treasured; an album, lovingly crafted by hand, becomes as precious as the memories it holds. These kits simplify the process of creating a beautiful handmade album. Each kit includes acid free bookboard and pages, decorative paper, imported bookcloth, ribbon for bindery and easy-to-follow instructions. Small Tapestry Fabric Album holds 24 4" x 6" photos. Large Floral Album holds 48 4" x 6" photos.

Craft Fun! contains 92 exciting, original and easy-to-make project kids will love to do. Encompassing five hardbound books from the series, ýMake Crafts, ýMake Clothes Fun, ýMake Cards, ýGifts, and ýMake Costumes, in one giant activity book, ýCraft Fun! has it all. As with all the ýArt and Activities for Kids books, the activities were developed for the enjoyment of children ages 6-11. 216 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 paperback.

Paint your own nesting dolls. Let your imagination run wild and design a very personal gift. The set consists of three nested Santa-shaped dolls, six jars of 3/4oz. non-toxic acrylic paint, and three craft paint brushes.

Hand color your photos. Flavor your black and white photos with easy to use SpotPens. The unique, superior quality hand tinting pens require no mixing; and the color actually penetrates the emulsion leaving no residue. They are acid-free, lightfast and work great on RC, fiber, glossy and matte surfaces. Starter kit includes 8 pens and all you need to achieve professional results. New , detail sets for areas 1/4" or smaller.

Create with primary, designer, clear or glitter color glue sticks. These high quality sticks contain no waxes or fillers, and are clearer and stronger than others. All sticks are 7/16" diameter, 4" long. The 40 watt, hi-temp glue gun runs on 110-220 volts.

Better than clay! Sculpey modeling compound will not shrink and is perfect for creating sculpture and jewelry. It is soft, pliable and hardens permanently after being baked in your home oven at 300 degrees, for fifteen to twenty minutes. Once baked, it can be drilled, chiseled, carved, painted, and decorated. Choose white or terra cotta. Super Sculpey is shatterproof and chip proof, ideal for detail work. Colored sets each contain 10 colors, totaling 1.5 lbs. All are non-toxic and non-staining. Clay Sculpting Tools Four piece set of assorted 8" boxwood tools. Double-ended instruments feature a contoured end for shaping and smoothing and a thick wire end shape, secured with a wound copper wire ferrule, for trimming clay. Useful tools for all clay modeling projects.

Writing as an art form. Calligraphy offers an endless range of possibilities to express yourself. This set comes with a wooden pen holder, 6 gold plated nibs, a brush, and an introductory leaflet to help you get started. Choose Calligraphy (shown), Craft Lettering or Italic Lettering.

Create fantastic decorated eggs with the incredible BloPen filled with food dye inks! It simulates airbrush effects - just blow into the pen or use the new hand-controlled Blaster. 25 piece set contains BloPens, one color change pen, 8 stencils, a secret writer, 8 sheets of paper and an instruction booklet. Contains 3 food dye blopens, 1 blopen blaster, 32 stencil designs, 40 food safe stickers, egg creation workstation, carrying case box and easy to follow instructions, diagrams and pictures. Washable ink is non-toxic. Ages 4 and up.

Sculpt like a master. With Body Parts Lifecasting, you'll be able to create a magnificent reproduction of your hands, feet or virtually anything with ease. The safe, nontoxic, and biodegradable material will harden as strong as cement, ready to be finished with a variety of media. It's simple enough for children and accurate enough for the demanding professional. At 5" by 8", the colorful canister holds everything you need and is large enough for one or two adult projects of hands/feet, depending on size. Try it once - you'll be amazed at the results.

As graceful as the art of calligraphy is, learning it can be surprisingly simple. We've assembled a set of tools from nib to instruction book to get you writing in no time! The First Step Series Calligraphy book (8 1/2" x 11") offers 128 pages of straightforward lessons for the most practical and popular lettering styles with more than a dozen projects and stroke by stroke instruction. Also included is an assortment of 9 famous Brause nibs, super black India ink, nib holder, and a 50 sheet, 9" x 12" pad of antique gold parchment. A perfect way to start writing with elegance.

A desktop version of a Japanese Zen rock garden. Set includes a 6" x 10 1/4" blackwood tray, white sand, wooden rake, five rocks, and the illustrated Zen Rock Gardening Book, which supplies an instructive introduction to the art and creative cultivation of a Zen garden.

We give you the movement, you supply the artwork (photos, certificates, drawings, keepsakes, etc.). Place any 8" x 10" image between the two layers of high impact acrylic, quickly assemble the clock, and you have your very own, special timepiece. Comes with ýAA battery and wrench. Made in the USA. Lifetime warranty on the movement.

Expand your social spheres. Begin a new modeling career in a few easy steps! With the principles of Pop Art instruction booklet, you'll start creating amazing balloon models in no time flat (yes, another pun). All you need to learn the Basics, the Dog, Motorcycle (see it all left!) and many other fun designs, is here. Over 50 assorted balloons, a pump and 40 plus pages of instructions.

You make the beads that make the jewelry. Create bracelets, anklets, necklaces or rings with shape and bake clay. Kit includes 3 yards of stretchy cord, 2 yards of black cord, wood stick, illustrated instructions and four colors of clay; black, teal, purple and metallic gold. Kit makes over 100 beads. Ages 8+.

Create five original works of art from ancient cultures as a part of this educational kit. Colorful plastic tiles, and a 24 page book with 45 color photos that include information on techniques, themes, materials and step by step instructions are included. Each finished piece is 5 1/4" x 6". Ages 6 and up.

Anything but square. Your raw material is a simple square of paper, but through the ancient Japanese arts you can create almost anything under the sun. A few folds and you have a treasure box, a sailboat, a piano, an iris, a ring. A few snips with the scissors and you have a snowflake,a cloud, an ornament. Each kit includes paper and an illustrated step-by-step instruction book. Ages 8 and up.

A complete 87 piece art set housed in a sturdy storage case built for travel and convenience. Includes: 24 colored markers, 12 crayons, 12 oil pastels, 12 colored pencils, 12 cakes of watercolors, child-safe scissors, ruler, glue, paintbrush, black drawing pencil, eraser, sharpener, and a tube of white watercolor. Non-toxic. Ages four and up.

The highest quality imitation metal leafing. Kit includes two ounces of adhesive size, two ounces satin sealer, twenty-five sheets (756 square inches) of metal leafing, burnishing cloth, and two brushes plus easy to follow instructions. Antique gold leafing kit contains the same products, plus two ounce bottles of basecoat and antiquing glaze. Comes with easy to follow instructions.

An inexpensive way to learn a useful and fulfilling art form. The Making Books and Journals Kit includes an 80 page book with more than 100 color photos of 20 easy projects. Contains tools and enough materials to make three of the projects.

Creating a scrapbook from scratch is a great project for boys and girls alike! They'll decorate the cover and pages of the adjustable binder using markers, foam and a fun assortment of stickers. Save treasured photos and souvenirs in a 10" x 11 1/2" scrapbook that is acid-free and archival. It even includes clear plastic (ph neutral) sleeves for 3-D objects like ribbons, awards, coins, etc. Ages 6 and up.

An art form that has been celebrated for centuries by the people of the Ukraine. "Pysanky" is extremely popular worldwide. Create your own masterpieces with this all-in-one kit. Contains ten water-soluble dyes, two "kistky" tools for linework, beeswax, easy to follow instructions, diagrams. and pictures. Also available, Decorating Eggs by Jane Pollack, an exquiste guide to waxing and dyeing eggs. Over 150 color illustrations, 128 pages, 8 1/2" x 10", paperback.

Walk a prettier path by creating your own. These easy-to-use kits come with a reusable 12" x 12" vinyl mold, stonecraft mix, mixing paddle, 1 pound of stained glass pieces, instructions, and design ideas. Click See More at lower left to view Butterfly Stepping Stone Kit.

Winner of Parents' Choice Awards and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio's Gold Seal Award, these complete kits come with everything needed to paint three unique solid wood figurines and turn them into ornaments or magnets. An educational and fun way to help children (6 and up) create.

It's an American tradition, coloring one's driveway. This kit contains everything needed to keep your car's path colorful. All mediums are non-toxic and washable with water: sidewalk chalk, liquid chalk paints, dry chalk paints all in a rainbow of colors. Includes stencils, shaped sponges, a sponge paint roller & pan, jumbo paint brush, large sponge brush, idea booklet and a safety triangle warning ýkids at work. Ages 4 and up. Playhouse Family Kit includes family shaped stencils.