Art & Craft Gift Ideas — What to Buy for Artists and Crafters

Finding the perfect gift for a creative person

Whether you are shopping for a professional painter, a hobby crafter, or a child who loves making things, art and craft supplies make wonderful gifts. Here are our top picks at every price point.

Under 3,000 ISK

• Posca markers — Paint markers that work on almost any surface.
• Craft magnets — A pack of neodymium magnets opens up endless DIY possibilities.
• Individual watercolour tubes — A Daniel Smith or Roman Szmal tube in a colour they do not own yet.
• Sketchbook — A quality sketchbook is always welcome.

3,000–8,000 ISK

• Watercolour sets — White Nights half-pan sets are excellent for beginners and travel painters.
• Acrylic paint sets — Mont Marte or Amsterdam starter sets with 12+ colours.
• Quality brush sets — Princeton brushes in a variety pack.
• Polymer clay kits — Fimo or Cernit starter packs with tools and multiple colours.

8,000–15,000 ISK

• Daniel Smith watercolour sets — The Essentials 6×5ml set is a classic gift for watercolour painters.
• Candle making starter kit — Everything needed to make beautiful candles at home.
• Jewelry making kit — Beads, wire, clasps and tools to get started.
• Alcohol ink set — Ranger Tim Holtz sets for abstract art on Yupo paper.

15,000 ISK and above

• Gamblin oil paint sets — Professional American-made oil paints for serious painters.
• Liquitex Professional sets — Heavy body or Soft Body acrylic sets.
• Gift cards — Let them choose exactly what they need from our 2,800+ products.
• Easels — A tabletop or full-size easel for a painter who does not have one.

Gifts for kids

Washable paints, chunky markers, Fimo clay, bead sets and simple craft kits are perfect for children. We carry a range of safe, colourful supplies suitable for all ages.

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