Create fun, handmade wooden toys for kids!
- 15 projects for toys that stack, tumble, roll, slither, whistle, or climb
- Uses minimal tools and finishes that are simple, natural, and child-safe to complete each project
- In-depth guide on using the materials and tools needed, including saws, sandpaper, drills, clamps, a router, and more
- Full patterns with dimensions, assembly drawings, and a US-Metric conversion table are included
- Engage children in new and exciting ways with projects are modern, unique, and interactive
Tell a child you love them by making them a fun toy by hand!
This must-have project guide will walk you through how to create 15 interactive wooden toys that kids love and that make treasured and heartfelt gifts. The projects range in difficulty from beginner through intermediate and advanced, so every woodworker will find something fun to make!
Projects include:
- Bird Whistle
- Puzzle Cube
- Shedding Snake
- Katakata Doll
- Climbing Doll: UFO
- Merry-Go-Round
- Dog Pull Toy
- Seesaw
- Train
- Rainbow Puzzle
- Kitchenette
- Kugelbahn
- Swimming Fish
- Robot Walker Wagon
- Toy House
Using minimal tools — some can even be made with only hand tools if you like — these toys have a contemporary aesthetic and are interactive to engage kids' attention. Helpful overviews on materials and tools are included, including for sanding, drilling, cutting, choosing wood, and more.
With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and expert tips and tricks to assist you in accomplishing each exciting project, Making Wooden Toys is the ultimate guide to making one-of-a-kind interactive toys that are just as fun to make as they are to play with!
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