The pudding's gone. Nobody's reached for their coat.
or 4 payments of £4.24 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Everything included
- No mess on clothes
- Hand-eye sharpens
- Works 3 to 8
- Unique every time
- Rainy day rescue
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
as seen in
Real talk
The moment when the table doesn't empty
You know that second when pudding plates disappear and someone always glances at the door? Not this time. Pull out the Marble Art Set and watch it flip. Kids take over a corner of the table. Adults lean in. Twenty minutes becomes two hours because every swirl is different, every pattern theirs alone.
You get the afternoon back. The kids get art they made with their own hands, not a screen. And nobody's thinking about leaving.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives in the box
Complete kit: everything a child needs to start marbling straight away. No hunting for extras, no batteries, no assembly.
Marbling tray and paints
Vibrant water-based paints designed for marbling. The tray holds enough liquid for each child to create 6 to 8 full pieces in one sitting. Colours stay vivid and patterns hold their detail as they dry.
- ✓ 5 colours ready to swirl
- ✓ Water-based, washes out easily
- ✓ Enough for hours of play
Tools and card stock
Small wooden tools for stirring and dragging patterns. Pre-cut card stock that floats onto the paint and lifts away with the design printed on. No talent needed. Every child's first attempt looks like it belongs on a wall.
- ✓ 3 wooden tools included
- ✓ 20 sheets of card stock
- ✓ Patterns form instantly
The complete kit, ready to go
Tray, paints, tools, card stock, and instructions all nestled together. Designed so a 3-year-old can pull it out and an 8-year-old can run the whole operation alone. Adults often hijack it halfway through.
- ✓ Ships 2 to 3 business days
- ✓ Gift-wrapped packaging available
- ✓ 60-day returns, no questions
For children 3 to 8. Grandparents, parents, and teachers all buy this one.
Was £24.99
Marble Art Set: £16.99
While they play
What it quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Hand-eye sharpens
Placing tools exactly where they want the pattern to go trains precision. By the third piece, a child's control improves visibly.
Colour mixing becomes real
Swirling two colours together shows what happens when blue meets yellow. No screen can match a child watching their own experiment unfold.
Concentration builds
The focus required to create a pattern they love stretches play time and deepens listening. Kids forget snacks exist when they're in the flow.
Imagination has no rules
No single right answer. Every swirl is valid. That permission,to be messy, to experiment, to fail beautifully,is where creativity lives.
What families say about Jaques of London
What buyers say about the Marble Art Set
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Age it works for
From 3 years old through early primary school. The youngest needs an adult hand-over-hand for the first pattern. By 6, they run it alone.
Pieces per session
One tray of mixed paint supports this many full creations. Most children do 3 to 4 and hand over to a sibling or friend.
It arrives ready
Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Everything packed. Open the box, fill the tray with water, and start swirling within 5 minutes.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why the Marble Art Set beats the plastic version from the supermarket
| Jaques Marble Art Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Paints stay vibrant as they dry | ✅ | ❌ Fade to pastel within hours |
| Tools are wood, not flimsy plastic | ✅ | ⚠️ Break after 2 to 3 sessions |
| 20 sheets of card stock included | ✅ | ❌ You buy thin paper separately |
| Tray holds water without tipping | ✅ | ⚠️ Warps, leaks, tips over |
| Instructions clear enough for a 3-year-old to understand visually | ✅ | ❌ Confusing, missing steps |
| Patterns actually transfer to card cleanly | ✅ | ⚠️ Smudges or won't lift |
| 60-day returns if it's not right | ✅ | ❌ Supermarket: non-returnable |
- ✅ Paints stay bright
- ✅ Wooden tools
- ✅ Card stock included
- ✅ Tray holds water
- ✅ Clear instructions
- ✅ Clean transfers
- ✅ 60-day returns
- ❌ Fade within hours
- ❌ Breaks quickly
- ❌ Paper sold separately
- ⚠️ Warps or leaks
- ❌ Confusing guide
- ⚠️ Smudges
- ❌ Non-returnable
For children 3 to 8. Grandparents, parents, and teachers all buy this one.
Was £24.99
Marble Art Set: £16.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions before you order
Is this the right gift for my 6-year-old? Or should I wait until they're older?
At 6, this is the one. They'll run the whole activity,mixing colours, placing patterns, lifting the card,with minimal help. A 3 or 4-year-old needs an adult to guide the tools, but they'll do the creative bit. If you're buying for a 5th or 6th birthday, this becomes the centrepiece activity that keeps the party at the table for an hour.
Will the paints stain clothes or the table?
Water-based paints wash out of most fabrics in a cold rinse. The tray itself contains all the liquid, so the table stays dry. Most households find a plastic mat underneath and an old apron are enough caution. John A said it plainly: 'Not the usual tat from China',these paints are made to work, not wreck.
How long does a set last? Can I buy refills?
One full tray of paint supports 6 to 8 complete marbled pieces. Most families get 2 to 3 sessions before they'd want fresh paints. We don't sell individual refills, but the set is priced so a grandparent or parent can buy a second one guilt-free and it's still worth it. Many households keep both going at once during winter.
When will it arrive if I order today? Can I gift-wrap it?
We ship within 2 to 3 business days. Order by 2pm and most UK addresses see it by Tuesday or Wednesday. Gift-wrap is available at checkout,our packaging is the most-praised part of the experience, and it's invisible until the box opens. Leigh Hemmings told us it 'arrived next day, saved Christmas'.
How much does it cost?
The Marble Art Set is £16.99 today (down from £24.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
For children 3 to 8. Grandparents, parents, and teachers all buy this one.
Was £24.99
Marble Art Set: £16.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Jaques was founded in 1795 to make games and crafts that glue families to the table. The Marble Art Set carries that same belief: a single box that transforms an afternoon. Water-based paints, wooden tools, card stock,every piece chosen because children engage deeper and adults want to stay and watch. We've sold over 100 million toys. This one teaches the same thing they all do: magic lives in making something with your own hands, and sharing that moment with someone you love.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
The pudding's gone.
Make them stay.
Was £24.99
£16.99 Save 32%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
You might also like
More from Jaques of London
Mini Whiteboard - Educational Toy
£24.99£16.99
Magnetic Letters & Numbers - Educational Toys for Kids
£23.99£17.99
Dinosaur Magnetic Board - Jurassic Toy Set
£26.99£18.99
Kids Art Easel - Wooden Easel & Stand
£91.99£67.99
Rainbow Scratch Paper - Scratch Art Pad
£6.99£4.32
Crystal Set - Gemstone Digging
£20.99£15.99
Kids Art Set - Water Colouring Pencils
£12.99£4.96
Farm Yard Tales Craft Kit
£23.99£18.99