Craft sets for beginners
For this list I have focused on beginner craft sets, the idea is to gift your friend something new, a craft they haven’t tried before.
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Beginners home pottery set
This set looks beginners pottery set looks brilliant, it has everything you need, with air drying clay, and is sure to be a hit with those who love crafting.
Model Building Kit
These airfix kits have been going for years, but they are still a very popular present. I’ve always wanted a Land Rover, now I can make my own!
Beginner Jellyfish and Flower Embroidery Kit
A beginners embroidery set is a great idea and these embroidered hoops are becomming a popular trend in home decor. I like this jellyfish set because it’s a bit different to the norm.
Paint by numbers
These paint by numbers keis are great for beginners – one picture here includes
1 x Preprinted Textured Art Canvas (unframed, rolled up with sponge strips)
3 x Brushes
2 metal hooks
1 set of acrylic paint
Crochet set for beginners
A complete crochet kit for beginners: 6pc succulent plants set with hooks, yarn, markers and eyes
Lego art for adults
This beginners set is actually lego! It is a set to make the famous Hokusai – The Great Wave Wall Art.
Beginner Quilling Kit
Make your own Quilled cards with this TillyViktor Spring Floral kit!
This is the perfect kit to start your quilling journey with templates, a practice page, detailed instructions, photos and access to online video tutorials included!
Mini Cross stitch kit
Mini Cross Stitch Kits are great for beginners and inexpensive, like this Freida Kahlo kit.
Lino cut starter kit
This could be the start of a new hobby, a classic linocut and print kit with 10 items, card making kit, choose your own colours, UK made with video tutorials.
Punch needle starter kit
This is definitely something I have on my list of wants.
Solar printing kit
Eco friendly Solar Printing DIY art kit
Using items from nature make realistic prints on paper. Add little bits from your favourite gardens, bush walks and bouquets to create your own meaningful prints with these magic sheets of light sensitive paper, develop in the sunshine and fix in water.
Instant gratification Art !
Dorset Button Starter Kit
This is a great kit and may complemente some of the crafts they already do.
Candle making kit
With this beautiful soy candle-making kit you can make two stylish scented tin candles and three scented tea lights of your own.
Metal embossing beginners set
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the kit includes a high-quality journal with a durable cover, ready to be transformed into a work of art.
Kintsugi starter kit
This is a starter kit for the Japanese art of ‘Golden Repair’ otherwise known as Kintsugi or Kintsukuroi.
Kintsugi is the ancient art of golden repair. Rather than masking the flaws of a broken item – Kintsugi embraces flaws and imperfections.
Cane Basketry
Ideal for beginners or anyone who has tried basketweaving before. It would also make a great gift for anyone wanting to try a new craft from the comfort of their own home!
Needle felting kit
This is the perfect Highland Cow Kit for a beginner to the more advanced needle felter.
These sets often include instructions and everything you need to get started, making them perfect for beginners!