What's better than playing with a new toy? Playing with one that you have made your self!
We have provided Toy Making Experiences to schools in England for years, giving children both the opportunity to learn skills in design and technology, and enhancing their sense of self esteem by going through a set of process to end with a toy that they have made and can play with.
Now this opportunity is open to everyone with our new Traditional Toy Mini Kits!
Balancing toys have a potentially ancient history, with some sources citing China, India and Persia as being the inventors. However anyone who has ever balanced a stick on the end of their finger has made a balancing toy!
The interest in balancing toys surged in the 18th and 19th centuries with science and curiosities becoming more popular and available. Some toys even used mercury in the balancing element.
There are four steps to building your toy:
- Sand/smooth your components
- Draw your design
- Colour in
- Assemble
Included in your Traditional Toy Mini Kit:
- 1x wooden toy
Other tools you might need:
- Sandpaper (between 120 and 180 grit)
- Pencil and colouring pencils (crayons are fine but do not use felt tips as the ink "bleeds" through the wood)
- PVA wood glue (fast drying)
ATTENTION: Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age, or any individuals who have a tendancy to place inedible objects in their mouth. Parental supervision essential.
