Choose paint by numbers for kids by age: from 5 years there are OKTO kits, where children apply air-dry clay instead of paint; from 8 years there are Royal & Langnickel creative sets and the Nassau case with acrylic paints. Every kit includes a template with marked sections, paints or clay, and a brush or tools.
Paint by numbers for kids – kits in which every part of the picture is marked and your child fills it in with the matching paint or clay. They finish a picture they can be proud of all by themselves, while building fine motor skills and a feel for color.
Kits by your child’s age
| Age and type | What’s included | Designs |
|---|---|---|
| From 5 years – OKTO with clay | rigid 29 × 29 cm board with a pre-printed design, packs of Air Clay air-dry clay, detailing tools, an instruction book and video tutorials | fox · panda · owl · rabbit · raccoon |
| Craft Planet – small format | A5 picture with clear outlines and numbers, 7 acrylic paints and a brush | 6 pictures: puppies, fairy, pony, space, underwater world, unicorn |
| From 8 years – Royal & Langnickel creative sets | numbered template in A4 (7 colors) or A3 (10 colors), or a canvas, acrylic paints, a brush and a finished color reference | panda with cub · Venice on canvas · kittens A3 · running horses |
| From 8 years – Nassau case | 21 acrylic paints, 3 brushes and 3 canvases with pre-printed numbers, wild animal designs | paint by numbers case |
How to choose a kit for your child
- Age – OKTO kits are for children from 5 years, Royal & Langnickel creative sets and the Nassau case from 8 years.
- Paint or clay – with OKTO, your child applies and shapes colored air-dry clay; the other kits use acrylic paints.
- Size – Craft Planet comes in a small A5 format, Royal & Langnickel sets in A4, A3 or on 229 × 305 mm or 279 × 356 mm canvas.
You’ll find more tips in our article paint by numbers for kids: how to choose the right kit. Larger canvas pictures for older children and the whole family are in the Paint by Numbers category – the manufacturer describes the easy-level kits as fun for children and adults alike.
Frequently asked questions
What age is paint by numbers suitable for?
OKTO kits with air-dry clay are for children from 5 years. Royal & Langnickel creative sets and the Nassau case are designed for children from 8 years.
What does a paint by numbers kit for kids include?
A template with numbered sections, plus paints and a brush. Royal & Langnickel sets also include a finished color reference; the Nassau case has 21 paints, 3 brushes and 3 canvases.
Are these printable coloring pages?
No, they are complete kits with a template, paints and a brush – there’s nothing to print. Your child colors by numbers directly on the card, paper or canvas in the kit.
Do you paint with markers or paints?
Royal & Langnickel, Craft Planet and the Nassau case include acrylic paints and a brush; with OKTO you apply air-dry clay instead of paint.
How is OKTO air-dry clay painting different?
Instead of paint, your child applies colored Air Clay air-dry clay to the marked areas of a 29 × 29 cm board. The kit includes detailing tools, an instruction book and video tutorials.
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