Skillmatics Aqua Puffs – Animal Friends Paint-by-Number Craft Kit

Skillmatics Aqua Puffs – Animal Friends is an animal-themed paint-by-number craft kit that uses water pens to puff up coloured designs. The listed kit includes supplies to make and display keychains, while the maker describes it as a screen-free, low-mess activity.

At a glance

Colour animal designs, then use a water pen to activate the raised, puffy effect.
The listed contents include six keychains and string for turning finished designs into accessories or decor.
The maker describes the activity as screen-free and requiring no glue or scissors.

Price

$29.74Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$34.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed set provides 15 Aqua Puffs, 10 markers and two water pens for the craft activity.
Six keychains and string offer a way to display or carry finished pieces.
The water-activated process gives colouring a hands-on finishing step.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Skillmatics
Model	Aqua Puffs - Animal Friends
Kit type	Kids' Paint by Number Kits
Theme	Animal Friends
Age range listed	Kids, Teens
Colour	Multicolor

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions listed	25 x 18.5 x 3 centimetres
Material listed	Paper, Sponge, Metal, Plastic

Kit contents
Included components	15 Aqua Puffs, 10 Markers, 2 Water Pens, 6 Keychains, String, Instruction Manual.

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The maker describes this as mess-free, but customer feedback characterizes it more cautiously as not too messy. Buyers seeking a completely mess-free activity should note that the process uses water pens and markers. The listing gives a broad age range of Kids, Teens, while also promoting suitability for ages 4–10.

What’s in the box

Included

15 Aqua Puffs
10 Markers
2 Water Pens
6 Keychains
String
User manual

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children who enjoy animal-themed colouring and a simple, hands-on craft.
Gift buyers looking for a screen-free activity that can produce small display pieces or keychain accessories.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a craft that requires no water or colouring materials.
Those who want a kit with a stated age recommendation more precise than the listing provides.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 196 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars11%11%
2 stars4%4%
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Customer feedback describes the craft as enjoyable and easy to use, with positive comments about its functionality and age suitability. Some customers say it is not too messy, which is a qualified description rather than a guarantee of mess-free use. Opinions on value are mixed. That distinction may matter for a water-and-marker activity intended to produce finished animal designs and accessories.

Positive themes

Customers describe the activity as fun and easy to use.
Customer feedback reports satisfaction with functionality and age suitability.

Mixed feedback

Customers disagree about value for money.
Some customers describe it as not too messy, rather than completely mess-free.

Frequently asked questions

How does the puff effect work?

The maker says to colour a design and use a water pen to activate the puff effect. The listing does not specify how long finished pieces take to dry.

What is listed in the kit?

The listed contents are 15 Aqua Puffs, 10 markers, two water pens, six keychains, string and an instruction manual.

What age is this kit for?

The details give the age range as Kids, Teens, while promotional copy describes it for ages 4–10. The listing does not provide one consistent, narrower age recommendation.