Hobby

Arts, Crafts, and Hobby Stores

U.S. stores offer a wide selection of supplies for drawing, crafts, model making, sewing, and decorating. You can find professional tools, uncommon materials, beginner kits, and products from brands that are unavailable locally.

Hobby supplies from the USA can be especially affordable during seasonal sales and promotions. However, many U.S. stores do not ship internationally and may decline cards issued in other countries.

Polar Express provides a free U.S. warehouse address, offers assisted purchasing, and arranges international delivery. You shop like a local customer, while we receive, inspect, pack, and ship the order to the destination country.

Which products can be ordered

With Polar Express, you can ship:

• paints, brushes, pencils, and markers;
• paper, cardstock, canvases, and sketchbooks;
• fabric, yarn, and sewing notions;
• embroidery and knitting kits;
• scrapbooking supplies;
• beads and jewelry-making tools;
• polymer clay and sculpting materials;
• floral and decorating supplies;
• model kits and miniatures;
• diamond-painting and paint-by-number kits;
• cutting, embossing, and stamping tools;
• organizers and storage systems.

When ordering hobby supplies from America, you can choose materials for a particular technique, buy professional product lines, or combine products from several brands in one parcel.

Shipping eligibility depends on the product’s contents, weight, size, and intended use. Check the available shipping options separately before ordering liquids, aerosols, flammable compounds, sharp tools, or products with built-in batteries.

How to order arts and crafts supplies from the USA

The process has several straightforward steps.

1. Register with Polar Express. After registration, you will receive a free U.S. warehouse address.
2. Choose your products. Visit a U.S. retailer and add the materials or tools you need to the cart.
3. Enter your Polar Express address. Use the warehouse address you received as the shipping address at checkout.
4. Request assisted purchasing if necessary. If the store does not accept your card, send us a link to the product. We will place the order for you, and you will reimburse its cost.
5. Wait for the parcel to arrive at the warehouse. We will register and weigh the order and take photos if requested.
6. Choose a delivery method. Pay for international shipping in your account and receive a tracking number.

After dispatch, you can track the order through the main stages of its journey.

How much it costs to ship hobby and craft supplies

The cost depends on:

• actual and dimensional weight;
• package dimensions;
• the destination country and city;
• the selected delivery method;
• whether additional protection is required;
• the number of purchases being consolidated;
• the characteristics of the contents.

Stores may ship small products in boxes with a large amount of empty space. At the warehouse, we can remove unnecessary packaging or select a more compact box when it is safe for the contents. This helps reduce dimensional weight and lower the cost of international shipping.

The exact price is calculated after the parcel arrives at the warehouse and is measured and weighed.

How long delivery takes

Delivery time depends on the shipping method, destination, and the store’s order-processing speed. It can also be affected by:

• Seasonality. Stores and logistics providers handle higher volumes during sales, Black Friday, and the holiday season.
• Product availability. Some materials ship from the main warehouse, while others may need to be special ordered.
• Warehouse processing. Receiving and registration usually take up to one business day, but may take longer during peak periods.
• Additional packaging. Paints, glass items, tools, and fragile materials may require extra protection.
• Customs clearance. Processing time depends on the destination country, order value, and contents.
• Shipping restrictions. Some products may require additional approval or may not be accepted by the selected delivery method.

If you need the materials before a course, exhibition, workshop, or another event, it is best to place the order in advance.

Polar Express helps you shop for hobby supplies in the USA, consolidate orders from different stores, and deliver them to the destination country. Register, receive a free U.S. address, and place the order yourself or use our assisted purchase service.