Shabebe Water Gel Craft Kit with 20 Gels

For kids who like hands-on crafts, this Shabebe kit turns colored gel and sea-creature molds into small water pets they can make themselves. The process is built around filling a mold, dipping it in a prepared solution, and seeing the gel figure take shape, so there’s a clear activity to follow rather than an open-ended pile of supplies. It’s aimed at ages 3 and up and can work as a shared project or a solo activity once a child understands the steps.

The kit includes 18 molds and 20 gels, including two glow-in-the-dark colors. Expect a craft session with some setup and cleanup, not a completely mess-free toy.

Getting the most from it

Set out the molds, gels, powders, and other included items before starting, then follow the instructions to fill a mold and dip the gel in the water solution. That sequence gives kids a simple rhythm to work through: choose a sea creature, select a color, and wait for the shaped figure to form. For example, a child could make a fish during an afternoon craft session, then try one of the glow gels for play in a dim room later. The kit also includes a net, storage box, star jar, gloves, and strainer, which support the activity and help keep its pieces together afterward.

If you prioritize a guided, make-it-yourself project, the three-step process has a clear appeal, if you prefer a toy that’s ready for play straight out of the box, this requires more participation and preparation. Younger children may need an adult nearby to help manage the materials and follow the steps.

Why it’s worth it

The variety gives children room to experiment with different shapes and colors without needing a separate mold set. Four pearl gels and two glow-in-the-dark gels add options beyond the regular colors, while the sea-creature theme gives the finished figures a common thread for pretend play. It can also make a birthday or rainy-day activity more interactive: children can make figures together, compare color choices, and use the results in imaginative play.

Worth considering if you want a craft-based alternative to a screen activity and your child enjoys making things by hand. The trade-off is that the fun depends on engaging with the process, this is not a general-purpose toy for children who mainly want an instant, ready-made figure. The listing describes the materials as non-toxic and eco-friendly, but that wording on the spec sheet is not a substitute for checking the included instructions and supervising young children during use.

Key features

• 18 animal and sea-creature molds for shaping the gel figures.
• 20 gels: 14 regular, four pearl, and two glow-in-the-dark.
• Four magic powders, plus a star jar, net, storage box, gloves, strainer, and instructions.
• Intended for kids ages 3 and up, with a fill, dip, and play format.

The glow gels add a specific reason to choose this set over a basic mold-and-color craft kit, but they are only two of the included gels. The listing doesn’t provide details about how long the glow lasts or how many finished figures the supplies will make, so those details shouldn’t be assumed when choosing it.

Final verdict

Better avoided if you need a low-prep activity or want to know exactly how many finished figures the kit can produce. For a child who enjoys choosing colors, filling molds, and watching a craft take shape, the Shabebe set offers more to do than a ready-made squishy, with enough mold and gel variety to keep the activity from being just one quick attempt. It makes the most sense when an adult can help with setup and the child is interested in the making as much as the finished water pets.