~$30
Beginner Whittling Kit
A quiet, sit-down hobby that only needs a chair and good light, with small figures to give away at the end.
Woodworkers & DIYersArtists & Craftersexperience
Waxed Canvas Shop Apron
~$45 typical price
A heavy waxed-canvas apron with tool pockets and cross-back straps that take weight off the neck.
Why it makes a great gift
Keeps a pencil, tape and square on the body and sawdust off the shirt, and it ages well.
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~$39
Leather Belt Sizing and Edge Finishing Workshop Kit
A small repair-and-craft project for someone who appreciates well-made accessories.
Fashion LoversArtists & Craftersexperience
~$32
Wood Burning Pen Kit
A low-cost craft that adds a personal touch to cutting boards and signs.
Woodworkers & DIYersArtists & Craftersunique
~$35
Spoon Carving Knife Kit
Green-wood carving needs no shop, so it suits a curious beginner on a porch as well as a woodworker after a quieter project.
Woodworkers & DIYersArtists & Craftersexperience