Personalised gift ideas from Mixel
A Mixel turns a favourite photo into a glass mosaic kit that someone builds themselves. Here’s who it suits, and the answers to the questions people usually ask.
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- £49complete kit, free UK tracked delivery
- 30 × 30 cm1,156 real glass tiles
- 48 hourslaser-engraved & packed in the UK
- 3–4 hoursof calm building, if you stick at it
Find the right gift
- A personalised gift for your wife that’s a little differentTurn a photo you both love into a glass mosaic kit she builds herself, tile by tile. It’s a gift and a few calm evenings in one box, and it ends up on the wall.
- A gift for someone who has everythingThey can’t already own it, because it doesn’t exist until you choose the photo. A Mixel turns one picture into a one-off glass mosaic kit they build themselves.
- A mindful hobby gift for slow, screen-free eveningsSorting glass tiles and placing them by number is simple, repetitive and quietly satisfying. A Mixel gives someone a calm project with a lovely finished piece at the end.
- A last-minute personalised gift, made in the UKUpload a photo tonight and your kit is laser-engraved and packed within 48 hours, then sent by Royal Mail Tracked. It still feels like you planned it for weeks.
- A personalised Christmas gift they’ll actually makePick a photo from the year (the dog in the snow, a family day out) and give them a glass mosaic kit to build over the slow days between Christmas and New Year.
The short version
What exactly is a Mixel?
Mixel is a DIY glass mosaic kit made from your own photo. You upload a picture, preview it as a 30 × 30 cm mosaic, and receive 1,156 real coloured glass tiles in numbered pouches, a laser-engraved numbered wooden board and clear craft glue. You place the tiles by number, like paint-by-numbers in glass.
How much does a Mixel kit cost?
A Mixel kit costs £49 including VAT, with free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery anywhere in the UK. Europe is a flat £12 (5 to 8 working days) and the United States a flat £18 (7 to 10 working days).
How quickly does a Mixel arrive in the UK?
Every kit is laser-engraved and hand-packed in the UK within 48 hours. With free Royal Mail Tracked 48 it arrives in 3 to 4 working days in total, or 2 to 3 working days with Tracked 24 for £3 extra.
How long does a Mixel take to build?
Most people finish in about 3 to 4 hours if they stick at it, or spread it over a few relaxed evenings. No skills or tools are needed; every cell on the board is numbered to match a pouch of tiles.
What photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo with one main subject works best: a face, a pet, or a favourite place. You see the finished mosaic on screen before you order, so you can try a few photos and pick the one you like.
Who is a Mixel suitable for?
Mixel is recommended for ages 14 and up, or younger builders with an adult helping. The glass tiles are tumbled smooth, so there are no sharp edges.
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