The Ultimate Kit Guide

Kit Complexity: 3

(1=Easy, 5=Difficult) Is the kit easy, moderate, or challenging to build for its most likely target audience? Kits clearly aimed at children would, for example, be rated differently from microcontroller kits.

Pottery Kick Wheel Wood and Metal Parts Kits

Pottery Kick Wheel Wood and Metal Parts Kits

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Pottery Kick Wheel Wood and Metal Parts Kits

$551 (for both kits)

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Reviewed: November 2nd, 2011

A friend and I tried to build a pottery kick wheel ourselves, but the concrete flywheel we poured cracked immediately, rendering the wheel a bit wobbly. Fortunately I later discovered these two kits, which include everything you need to make a solid kick wheel, including the wheel head, ball bearings, and all the pre-cut wood. And […]

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Schacht Mini Loom Weaving Kit

Schacht Mini Loom Weaving Kit

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Schacht Mini Loom Weaving Kit

$35

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Beginners can learn how to weave their own bags, mats, coasters, and more with this portable weaving kit. The plastic mini loom comes with two shuttles, a beater, a weaving needle, five colors of yarn, and project instructions. Perfect for kids!

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Octopus Friend

Octopus Friend

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Octopus Friend

$18

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If you’ve never needle felted before, you’ll start this kit a beginner, and complete it an expert. With enough wool to make two large friends, or a handful of tiny octopi, these creatures will take shape before your eyes, and as you work, you’ll refine your skills. Follow the clear and funny directions to needle […]

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