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DIY Mini Specimen Chest Kit

Name: DIY Mini Specimen Chest Kit
Brand: Grabie
SKU: BMH260603721
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: BMH260603721

$19.99

DIY Set Only

DIY Set + Watercolor Pocket Set - Autumn Colors

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Subtotal: $19.99

How It Works

This kit is made for moments when you want to slow down and make something beautiful with your hands. It is part craft project, part miniature world, part emotional escape.

There is something comforting about building a tiny object with layers, textures, and hidden corners. Each piece feels like it belongs to a story, and every finished chest carries the quiet satisfaction of time well spent. It is a small object, but it holds a surprising sense of wonder.

*Click here for Mini Specimen Chest Guide

01

Paint and Age the Wooden Pieces

Use watercolor to color the wooden parts and create a warm, aged finish. Soft autumn tones, layered washes, and dry-brush texture can all bring out the vintage mood of the chest.

02

Assemble the Structure

Follow the provided structure pieces to build the chest, drawers, compartments, and display areas. The modular layout makes it easy to organize your mini elements beautifully.

03

Style Your Mini World

Add the specimen details, tiny books, papers, stones, and decorative accents. Arrange them like a natural history collection, an apothecary display, or a mysterious story box.

04

Make It Yours

No two chests have to look the same. You can keep it neat and classic, or make it look richly worn and full of age. That freedom is part of the joy.

⚠️ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small Parts.
This DIY kit contains small components, including miniature screws, glass bottles, stones, and decorative accessories that may present a choking hazard.
-Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
-Recommended for ages 12+ or for younger users with adult supervision.
-Keep small parts away from infants and young children.
-Adult supervision is recommended during assembly.
-Handle glass components with care to avoid breakage or injury.

Customer Reviews

Adorable mini apothecary

Loved the kit. Lots of extra stuff and easy to personalize. No written instructions, just a 3-minute video. This would make it challenging for a beginner. I would recommend watching it several times before starting. The video references "paint" which is not included in the kit. I ended up using wood stain applied with a cotton swab on all the wooden boxes and decoupaged some of the little posters to the top of the box.

Cute

This was a moderate kit to build but turned out really cute. Great details.

A Beautiful Kit That Encourages Creativity

I absolutely love this kit! It provides enough guidance that you never feel lost, while still giving you the freedom to make it your own. Instead of simply following instructions, I found myself adding personal touches and customizing many of the details, which made the finished piece feel truly unique.

The quality of the materials is excellent, the tiny details are charming, and everything comes together into a miniature display that looks far more expensive than it is. If you enjoy miniatures, mixed media, junk journaling, or simply creating something with personality, this kit is incredibly rewarding.

I would love to see Grabie release more kits like this in different themes. It was one of the most enjoyable miniature projects I've built.

Cute, A Little Challenging - Long Shipping

The first thing you should know is this is coming from China - I was surprised that it was shipped directly from China and not from Grabie, which I thought was US based. It took weeks to arrive.

That being said it was a fun project, with just the right amount of challenge. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone under 12. I enjoyed using other things I had in my craft stash to add a few more details, like filling the jars and test tubes. The rocks provided are mostly too big to fit inside. You get lots of extra pieces, but it does not come with the "stain" so you'll need watercolor or paint as the wood is very light colored.

There are no printed instructions; you have to scan a QR code or go online to watch a video tutorial. Overall I liked it, but not sure the value was quite right!

I love this.

I have not put together yet but very excited and it will be displayed with my tubes and beakers.

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Shipping Info

At Grabie, we made it our priority to offer the best shipping service to all our customers around the world. All shipping times provided are estimated only. Out-of-control factors such as local customs clearance, unfavorable weather conditions, the Pandemic, and Holiday/peak times can cause shipping delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we deliver your order wherever you are!

WHERE DO YOU SHIP FROM?

We have warehouses in the US and Asia. US orders are typically fulfilled from our warehouse in New Jersey. Orders from outside the US or certain products are fulfilled from Asia.

HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?

Order Processing Time

Orders are typically processed and packed within 1-3 business days of being placed; they are then shipped after. Processing time can also be affected by the stock status of individual items, the time of the year, and national holidays. Please calculate this into overall shipping times.

Estimated Shipping Time*

Countries/Regions	Estimated Shipping Time
United States	7-20business days
Canada	7-20 business days
Australia	7-20 business days
United Kingdom	7-15 business days
Germany	7-15 business days
Italy, France, Spain	10-15 business days
Mexico	8-20 business days
Rest of Europe	7-20 business days
Japan	7-20 business days
New Zealand	15-25 business days
Brazil	15-25 business days

*The shipping fee may vary between countries or regions from $5.99 to $29.99.

*Free international shipping on orders over $59.99 (excluding New Zealand) and free mainland US delivery on orders over $59.99 (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico).

Please note that there will be an additional charge of $14.99 for orders shipped to New Zealand and Puerto Rico, and a charge of $29.99 for orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii.

*Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at service@grabie.cc if your country is not available to order; we’ll keep sourcing suppliers to fulfill your needs

*Shipping time is estimated and commences from the date of shipping rather than the date of order and can take longer than expected due to invalid addresses, customs clearance procedures, or other causes.