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Level 1 Sunflower Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access
Level 1 Sunflower Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access
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🌿 Level 1 Sunflower Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2
Includes Physical Materials + Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass Access
Create your own set of 2 Sunflower 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 warm, achievable project for complete beginners who want to start mosaics with confidence, guidance, and a beautiful finished result.
The Sunflower design is a story about resilience, warmth, self-acceptance, and turning toward the light after hardship. As you place each piece, you are not just making a coaster — you are learning how small fragments come together to create something useful, meaningful, and full of hope.
Choose this kit if: you want a complete physical set-of-2 Sunflower 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 kit opened beautifully, with two round coaster bases, golden yellow tesserae, warm brown centre pieces, green accents, grout, adhesive, printed instructions, tools, a Level 1 Masterclass access card, and a finished Sunflower coaster pair. Keep both coasters round, accurate, and faithful to the original design.]
🧩 Product Details
Product name: Level 1 Sunflower Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2
Kit type: Complete physical mosaic kit + Level 1 learning experience
Finished project: 2 Sunflower 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, sunflower lovers, and anyone wanting to learn how to mosaic properly from the beginning
This is the most supported set-of-2 Sunflower 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 Sunflower Coaster Set of 2 Kit includes:
Materials to make 2 Sunflower coasters
2 × 10cm round coaster bases
Tesserae for the full Sunflower design
Grout
Adhesive
Printed Sunflower 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 Sunflower coaster project in a calm, beginner-friendly way.
🌻 The Story Behind the Sunflower Coasters
A sunflower stands tall at the edge of a quiet garden, its golden face following the sun as it rises and falls.
At first glance, it seems simple.
Bright.
Cheerful.
Unwavering.
But look closer, and you notice the subtle imperfections.
A petal bent.
A leaf slightly worn.
A stem that leans not perfectly straight.
Each mark carries a story.
Storms weathered.
Winds endured.
Seasons passed.
Once, the sunflower had been small, hesitant, and unsure.
Its buds had trembled in the cold and wilted beneath harsh rain. It had reached for warmth, only to find shadows that made it question its strength.
For a long while, it kept its face turned inward.
Protecting itself.
Hiding from the sun.
Wondering if it could ever open fully again.
Quiet questions hovered:
“Can I still grow after being bent?”
“Am I strong enough to face the light again?”
“How do I open myself fully without being broken?”
Then, slowly, the sunflower remembered the warmth it once felt.
The joy of reaching upward.
The quiet power in simply being itself.
The courage of opening again, even after hardship.
It chose to turn toward the sun once more.
Not naïve.
Not untouched.
Not perfect.
But wiser.
Resilient.
Grounded.
Each fold in its petals became part of its beauty. Each imperfection became a testament to endurance, reflection, and growth.
As you create your two Sunflower coasters, you are not simply placing tiles onto a base. You are learning how colour, spacing, adhesive, grout, and care come together to form something lasting.
Piece by piece, the flower opens.
Petal by petal, the light returns.
[Image suggestion: Close-up of a finished Sunflower coaster beneath a warm mug, with the second coaster beside it, styled on soft linen with golden natural light, garden greenery, and a small note reading “turn toward the light.”]
🎓 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 Sunflower coaster is a perfect Level 1 project because it is small, structured, practical, warm, and achievable.
The round shape gives you a clear visual guide, while the direct method lets you watch your sunflower come together beneath your hands.
[Image suggestion: Laptop or tablet open to the Level 1 Masterclass beside the Sunflower kit materials, with notes labelled “direct method,” “spacing,” “adhesive,” “grout,” and “beginner confidence.”]
✨ Why You’ll Love This Kit
The Level 1 Sunflower Coaster Kit is warm, colourful, practical, 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 Sunflower 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 resilience, warmth, healing, and growth
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.
🌿 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 Sunflower 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 sunflower petals with tesserae
Working with warm yellows, golds, greens, and earthy centre 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 Sunflower structure gives your hands a gentle rhythm to follow.
Petal by petal.
Piece by piece.
Small fragment by small fragment.
You do not need to make everything perfect.
The Sunflower story reminds you that small imperfections can become part of the beauty.
You simply follow the pattern, place each piece with care, and let the mosaic come together one step at a time.
[Image suggestion: Process image showing hands placing golden tesserae onto one round coaster base, with the second coaster base, printed Sunflower template, adhesive, grout, tools, and Masterclass screen nearby.]
🕯 A Slow, Supported Creative Ritual
This is not a project that asks you to rush.
The Sunflower Coaster Kit invites you to slow down.
To sit with colour.
To place one piece at a time.
To feel the texture beneath your fingers.
To watch the petals grow beneath your hands.
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.
By the end, you will have two handmade coasters that are practical, warm, and full of meaning.
A small pair of sunflowers for your table.
A daily reminder that growth is still possible.
💫 The Meaning of the Sunflower Design
The Sunflower carries a gentle question:
Can I grow fully after being bent by life?
That feeling sits at the heart of this project.
Each petal has a place.
Each colour contributes to the warmth.
Each small imperfection becomes part of the sunflower’s story.
The finished coasters become small daily reminders that strength is not found in perfection.
It is found in resilience.
In reflection.
In courage.
In self-acceptance.
In turning toward the light again, even slowly.
They are practical objects, yes — but they also carry a quiet message of healing, hope, warmth, and perseverance.
A cup rests on the coaster.
The sunflower glows beneath it.
And the reminder stays close:
You can grow again.
You can open again.
You can turn toward the light.
You can still shine.
[Image suggestion: Finished Sunflower coaster pair beside a journal, candle, cup of tea, seed packet, and soft natural light, styled as a reflective creative moment.]
🎁 A Meaningful Gift or Self-Gift
The Level 1 Sunflower 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
DIY homewares lovers
Sunflower lovers
Garden-inspired makers
People who love warm, meaningful art
A thoughtful self-care gift
A gentle introduction to mosaic making
The finished pair can be used on a coffee table, bedside table, desk, studio bench, reading corner, 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.
It is also beautiful for someone who is rebuilding, healing, growing, or learning to turn toward their own light again.
[Image suggestion: Gift-style image of the Sunflower 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 Sunflower kit nestled in tissue paper with tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed instructions, and a Shimmer & Whimsy House card.]
💛 Art That Gives Back
Every Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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.
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 Sunflower coasters are designed to be practical, usable coasters as well as small handmade artworks.
🔗 Suggested Internal Links
Sunflower Digital Design-Only Template
Sunflower Digital Design & Instructions Kit
Sunflower Level 1 Digital Kit + Masterclass Access
Sunflower Physical Kit — Set of 2
Sunflower Physical Kit — Set of 4
Sunflower Deluxe 2-Person Experience
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass
Mosaic Coaster Kits Collection
Beginner-Friendly Mosaic Kits
Mindful Craft Kits for Adults
Beginner’s Guide to Direct Method Mosaics
Garden-Inspired Mosaic Kits
Resilience-Inspired Art & Gifts
🛒 Begin Your Mosaic Journey With a Pair of Sunflower Coasters
Two golden flowers.
Two small artworks.
One calm, supported beginning.
The Level 1 Sunflower 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 petals slowly form.
And create something useful, colourful, resilient, and beautifully your own.
A small daily reminder to turn toward the light.