Merrin's Art - Australia

Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access

Name: Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access
Brand: Merrin's Art - Australia
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🐾 Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2

Includes Physical Materials + Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass Access

Create your own set of 2 Paw Print Mosaic Coasters while learning the foundations of mosaic making through the Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass.

This complete beginner-friendly physical kit is designed for makers who want everything prepared for them — the coaster bases, tesserae, adhesive, grout, printed template, instructions, video support, and access to beginner Level 1 learning.

Each coaster is 10cm round, making this a calm, achievable project for complete beginners who want to start mosaics with confidence, guidance, and a meaningful finished result.

The Paw Print design is a story about love, loss, memory, animal companionship, healing after grief, and the quiet comfort of the footprints that stay with us. As you place each piece, you are not just making a coaster — you are creating a small handmade symbol of connection, gratitude, and enduring love.

Choose this kit if you want a complete physical set-of-2 Paw Print coaster kit, plus Level 1 Masterclass access to begin your mosaicing journey with extra support.

[Image suggestion: Premium studio hero shot of the complete set-of-2 Paw Print kit opened beautifully, with two round coaster bases, earthy brown, cream, grey, black, white, and soft neutral tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed Paw Print template, basic tools, a Level 1 Masterclass access card, and a finished Paw Print coaster pair. Keep both Paw Print coasters round, accurate, and faithful to the original design.]

🧩 Product Details

Product name: Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2
Kit type: Complete physical mosaic kit + Level 1 learning experience
Finished project: 2 Paw Print mosaic coasters
Finished size: 10cm round each
Skill level: Beginner / Level 1
Method: Direct method
Course access: Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass included
Physical materials: Included
Availability: Australia only
Best for: Complete beginners, mindful makers, creative gift buyers, adults, families, pet lovers, animal lovers, people remembering a beloved animal, and anyone wanting to learn how to mosaic properly from the beginning

This is the most supported set-of-2 Paw Print physical kit option.

It gives you both the materials to make your coasters and the learning support to understand what you are doing as you go.

📦 What’s Included

Your Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Set of 2 Kit includes:

Materials to make 2 Paw Print coasters
2 × 10cm round coaster bases
Tesserae for the full Paw Print design
Grout
Adhesive
Printed Paw Print template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Basic tools
Video tutorials
Maker support through the studio
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access
Careful, luxurious packaging for safe giftable delivery

This kit is designed so you can open the box, feel supported, and begin your first mosaic project with confidence.

🫧 What You Provide

You will need to provide:

Water
Protected work surface
Small container or bowl for grout mixing
Paper towel or cloth
Time to enjoy the process slowly

Everything else is prepared to help you begin your Paw Print coaster project in a calm, beginner-friendly way.

🐾 The Story Behind the Paw Print Coasters

A single paw print rests quietly at the centre of the coaster.

Simple at first glance.

Soft.

Familiar.

Tender.

But look closer, and it becomes something more than a shape.

It becomes a trace of love.

A memory of paws padding across floors.
A warm body curled beside you.
A tail wagging at the sound of your voice.
A companion who somehow became part of your home, your heart, your routine, and your story.

For anyone who has loved an animal deeply, a paw print is never just a paw print.

It is presence.

It is loyalty.

It is comfort.

It is the ordinary moments that became precious because someone small, gentle, funny, stubborn, loyal, or wildly loved shared them with you.

And sometimes, it is grief.

The kind that arrives when the footsteps stop.
The kind that makes the house feel too still.
The kind that leaves a hollow where fur, warmth, noise, routine, and companionship once lived.

Quiet questions can rise in that space:

“Can love truly remain after loss?”
“How do I keep loving when it hurts this much?”
“Can I honour what they gave me without losing myself in the sadness?”

As you create your two Paw Print coasters, you are not simply placing tiles onto a base.

You are placing memory into form.

Piece by piece, the paw print appears.

Fragment by fragment, love becomes something you can hold, use, gift, or keep close.

The Paw Print design becomes a symbol of connection, gratitude, memory, and resilience. It reminds us that the animals we love leave more than silence behind.

They leave lessons.

They leave warmth.

They leave tenderness.

They leave the version of us that learned to care more deeply because they existed.

When finished, your Paw Print Coasters become small everyday reminders that grief and gratitude can sit together. That healing does not mean forgetting. That memory can become comfort. That love can remain, quietly and beautifully, in the rituals of daily life.

A cup rests on the coaster.

The paw print sits beneath it.

And the reminder stays close:

Some footprints never truly leave.

[Image suggestion: Close-up of a finished Paw Print coaster beneath a warm mug, with the second coaster beside it, styled on soft linen with gentle natural light, a small pet tag or collar, and a handwritten note reading “footprints that stay.”]

🎓 Why This Kit Includes Level 1 Masterclass Access

This kit is for makers who want to learn properly from the beginning.

Instead of guessing your way through your first mosaic, the Level 1 Masterclass gives you extra support, explanation, and confidence as you work.

You’ll learn not only what to do, but why each step matters.

The Masterclass helps you understand:

How mosaic materials work together
How to set up your workspace
How to use adhesive
How to follow a design
How to place tesserae with confidence
How spacing affects the finished piece
How to prepare for grout
How to apply and clean grout
How to finish your coaster neatly
How to avoid common beginner mistakes
How to build confidence before moving into larger projects

The Paw Print coaster is a beautiful Level 1 project because it is small, structured, practical, and emotionally meaningful. The round coaster base gives you a contained project to work on, while the Paw Print design teaches you how small pieces can create shape, contrast, curves, balance, and emotional depth.

[Image suggestion: Laptop or tablet open to the Level 1 Masterclass beside the Paw Print kit materials, with notes labelled “direct method,” “spacing,” “adhesive,” “grout,” and “beginner confidence.”]

✨ Why You’ll Love This Kit

The Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Kit is meaningful, practical, comforting, and deeply supportive.

It gives you the joy of receiving a prepared physical kit while also giving you the reassurance of beginner learning support.

You’ll love this kit if you want:

A complete beginner-friendly mosaic kit
A set of 2 handmade Paw Print coasters
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access
A calm direct method project
Physical materials prepared for you
A relaxing adult craft experience
A practical finished piece you can use every day
A meaningful handmade gift idea
Extra support with materials, placement, spacing, adhesive, and grout
A gentle, confidence-building introduction to mosaics
A symbolic project about love, memory, grief, gratitude, and healing

This is a beautiful option if you want to make one coaster to keep and one to gift, create a matching pair for your coffee table, or share a small making moment with someone you love.

It is also a tender option for anyone who wants to create something meaningful after losing a beloved animal — something small, practical, and comforting enough to become part of everyday life.

🌿 What You’ll Learn

This kit introduces you to beginner mosaic making through the direct method.

The direct method means you place each tessera directly onto the coaster base, allowing you to see the Paw Print pattern forming as you work.

Through the physical kit and Level 1 Masterclass, you’ll practise:

Following a printed mosaic template
Understanding the direct method
Placing tesserae directly onto a coaster base
Working with adhesive
Planning spacing between pieces
Creating balance in a round design
Building paw pad shapes with tesserae
Working around soft curves
Creating contrast between the paw print and background
Using earthy, neutral, soft, or animal-inspired tones
Preparing for grout
Applying grout
Cleaning the mosaic surface
Finishing functional handmade coasters
Building confidence with mosaic tools and materials

This design is especially satisfying because the Paw Print structure gives your hands a clear, comforting pattern to follow.

You do not need to make everything perfect.

A slightly uneven curve.
A tiny shift in colour.
A handmade edge.
A small change in texture.

These are not failures — they are part of the story.

[Image suggestion: Process image showing hands placing brown, cream, grey, or black tesserae into a paw print shape on one round coaster base, with the second coaster base, printed template, adhesive, grout, tools, and Masterclass screen nearby.]

🕯 A Slow, Supported Creative Ritual

This is not a project that asks you to rush.

The Paw Print Coaster Kit invites you to slow down.

To sit with memory.

To place one piece at a time.

To feel the texture beneath your fingers.

To enjoy the quiet focus that comes from making something by hand.

With the Level 1 Masterclass included, you are not left to figure everything out alone. You can return to the lessons when you need help, reassurance, or a clearer understanding of what comes next.

You do not need to be an artist.

You do not need mosaic experience.

You do not need to make it perfect.

You simply need a place to begin.

And this kit gives you that beginning.

💫 The Meaning of the Paw Print Design

The Paw Print carries a gentle question:

Can love still feel present after loss?

That feeling sits at the heart of this project.

Each paw pad has a place.

Each piece contributes to the whole.

Each small imperfection becomes part of the paw print’s story.

The finished coasters become small daily reminders that love does not disappear just because a body is no longer here.

They speak to:

Love
Memory
Pet loss
Animal companionship
Reflection
Healing
Self-compassion
Emotional resilience
Gratitude
Comfort
Connection
The quiet marks love leaves behind

They are practical objects, yes — but they also carry a quiet message of tenderness, resilience, and enduring presence.

A cup rests on the coaster.

The paw print sits beneath it.

And the reminder stays close:

You were loved.
They were loved.
And that love still matters.

[Image suggestion: Finished Paw Print coaster pair beside a journal, candle, cup of tea, soft fabric, and a small framed pet photo in the background, styled as a reflective creative moment.]

🎁 A Meaningful Gift or Self-Gift

The Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Kit makes a thoughtful gift for someone who wants to try mosaics with support.

It is perfect for:

Complete beginners
Creative friends
Mindful makers
Adults who enjoy relaxing craft kits
People starting a new hobby
Someone healing through creativity
Pet lovers
Animal lovers
People remembering a beloved animal
DIY homewares lovers
People who love meaningful art
Thoughtful self-care gifts
A gentle introduction to mosaic making

The finished pair can be used on a coffee table, bedside table, desk, studio bench, reading corner, pet memorial shelf, or quiet tea space.

This kit is especially lovely for someone who would enjoy not just making a project, but learning a new skill in a calm and supported way.

[Image suggestion: Gift-style image of the Paw Print Level 1 kit in premium packaging with ribbon, tissue paper, a Masterclass access card, and the finished coaster pair nearby.]

📦 Shipping & Availability

Physical kits are available Australia only.

Free Australia-wide shipping applies to physical kits.

Each kit is carefully packed for safe delivery, with attention given to making the unboxing feel beautiful, thoughtful, and special.

Orders placed before Friday 12pm ship Monday.

Digital Masterclass access is included with this kit, but the physical materials are shipped within Australia only.

[Image suggestion: Branded unboxing image showing the Paw Print kit nestled in tissue paper with tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed instructions, Masterclass access card, and a Shimmer & Whimsy House card.]

💛 Art That Gives Back

Every Paw Print purchase carries meaning beyond the making.

10% of proceeds support organisations fighting sexual violence.

When you choose this kit, you are not only beginning your mosaic journey — you are helping creativity, care, and meaningful change ripple outward.

[Image suggestion: Soft branded image showing the Paw Print physical kit, Level 1 Masterclass access card, Shimmer & Whimsy House logo, and a small card reading “10% of this purchase went towards fighting sexual violence.”]

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a physical kit?

Yes. This is a physical Paw Print Coaster kit for making a set of 2 coasters.

Does this include Level 1 Masterclass access?

Yes. This kit includes Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access.

How many coasters does this kit make?

This kit includes materials to make 2 Paw Print coasters.

What size are the coasters?

Each finished coaster is 10cm round.

Is this suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. This is one of the most supported beginner options because it includes both physical materials and Level 1 Masterclass access.

What method does this kit use?

This kit uses the direct method, where tesserae are placed directly onto the coaster base.

Are materials included?

Yes. This kit includes the core physical materials needed to make 2 Paw Print coasters, including coaster bases, tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed template, step-by-step instructions, reference image, basic tools, video tutorials, maker support, and Level 1 Masterclass access.

What do I need to provide?

You will need water, a protected work surface, and a small container or bowl for grout mixing.

Is this different from the standard set of 2 physical kit?

Yes. The standard set of 2 physical kit includes the materials and instructions, but does not include Level 1 Masterclass access. This version includes the physical kit plus the Masterclass for extra beginner learning support.

Can I gift this kit?

Yes. This kit makes a beautiful creative gift, especially for someone who wants to learn mosaics with guidance, loves animals, or enjoys meaningful handmade projects.

Is this a pet memorial kit?

It can be. The Paw Print design is meaningful for pet lovers, animal lovers, and anyone remembering a beloved animal. It can be made as a comforting memorial piece, a symbolic keepsake, or simply as a loving animal-themed coaster project.

Does this ship internationally?

No. Physical kits are currently available Australia only.

Can the finished coasters be used?

Yes. Once completed and finished correctly, the Paw Print coasters are designed to be practical, usable coasters as well as small handmade artworks.

🛒 Begin Your Mosaic Journey With a Pair of Paw Print Coasters

Two paw prints.

Two small artworks.

One calm, supported beginning.

The Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 gives you the materials, instructions, and Masterclass support to begin mosaic making with confidence.

Open the kit.

Follow the lessons.

Place each piece.

Watch the paw prints slowly form.

And create something useful, symbolic, comforting, and beautifully your own.

A small daily reminder that love can stay, memories can comfort, and some footprints never truly leave.

👉 Choose the Level 1 Paw Print Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 and begin your mosaic journey with support.