Abstract Cat Cloisonne Art Kit by Wizardi F07AM3-19-2

Fill in an abstract cat, a cloisonne art kit by Wizardi: a white cat with red spots and big yellow eyes sits among bold geometric blocks of red, yellow, blue and black, in a playful modern-art style outlined in raised gold lines.

A little crafter's folklore: cats were treasured in many old workshops for keeping mice away from precious paper and paint.

Why this kit: if you love modern art, the bright colour blocks are easy to fill and look fantastic framed.

In the box: a pre-patterned alumina board with raised gold lines outlining every area, packs of coloured quartz sand, fixative glue, mini mixing cups, a palette knife, an instruction leaflet with a colour guide and a wooden picture frame for the finished piece. Not included: a hairdryer for drying.

How to make it: pour a little of one sand colour into a mixing cup, add just enough glue to cover it and stir into a thick paste, let it stand for two minutes, then spread small amounts into the matching areas with the palette knife, keeping the sand just below the gold lines so they stay visible; when every area is filled, dry the panel with a hairdryer on its lowest setting and set it in the frame.

Finished size 23 x 32 cm (9 x 12.6 in), framed and ready to stand on a shelf or desk; a relaxing project for adults and teens and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves colour and fine detail.