Review – Modes4U Clay and Edible Candy Kits

Modes4u sent us 2 kits to tempt our Japanese Craft kit taste buds. I love Kawaii and these kits don’t disappoint. The website is filled with kits and supplies that you just won’t find anywhere else. The best thing about these kits is that shipping is low but actually free after you spend $78 dollars. (Easily done when you see all the great kits).

Popin Cookin DIY Candy Kits: RRP $9.35

Popin’ Cookin’ is a series of edible DIY candy in funny shapes that you can easily make yourself by adding water to the ingredients of the package. This kit was so much fun to make with my 5 year old. The best thing about this kit was that it was original and not your average kit. My Daughter is starting to like all the Kawaii Japanese style things and this was perfect. The kit would be fantastic for a sleepover party. The actual candy kit we tried (Left photo) was hash-brown curry it actually tasted like potato and curry so not sure they (the kids) will actually eat it though.The fun is in the making not the eating. The instructions are in Japanese but there is a full video tutorial online and it’s pretty simple once you watch it you will know what you’re doing.

Kutsuwa clay making kit: RRP $24.57

DIY set to make cakes, tortes, deco, fruits and leaves

The clay is very soft and is called “Fuwa Fuwa mousse” in Japan which means soft like a cloud and it certainly is easy to work with. This was a project I did with my daughter and she loved every minute of it and really enjoyed creating her own designs. She loved being able to manipulate the clay herself without needing my help which gave her the freedom to “create”.

Check out more of the fun Japanese clay sets on their website but I can’t let you stop reading without mentioning their Adorable Japanese Christmas Fabrics $8.38 per 1/2 metre. With Halloween coming up your going to want to check out their Halloween section too.

Finally, don’t forget that we are giving away 12 Christmas fabrics with Kawaii themes thanks to Modes4U!

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