Archive for July, 2010
The Highland Woodworking Store sells safe, non-toxic finishes for wood toys.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and Plans These safe, non-toxic dyes offer eight bright, clear colors suitable for use on children’s toys & furniture. They come in dry powder form for mixing with water, except for black, which comes ready-mixed. Must be sealed with a compatible [...]
Industrial Design student Bonnie Manor creates flexible 4 in 1 toddler wood toy.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans
Wooden Toy Collection Made by Homer McNeil tells story of wartime innovation.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans The wooden toys in this collection were designed and made by Mr. Homer Pittman McNeil in the basement workshop of his residence at 1222 Burnett Avenue, Ames, Iowa. The majority of the toys were made for his only [...]
ZheJiang BanWoLi uses innovation and talent to create fun educational wood toys.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans ZheJiang BanWoLi says: Wooden Toy Factory is a private enterprise specializing in toy manufacture and processing. Owning many years of experience in manufacturing and distribution has cultivated the basic principle of innovative techniques and a regard for production efficiency. The factory emphasizes talent as a [...]
Summer Art Fair wooden toy maker talks about how he got started.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans Jenn McKee, AnnArbor.com: I’ll admit that I have a soft spot for well-crafted, wooden toys, so Russell Fullone’s booth on State Street, a booth that is part of the Summer Art Fair, made me stop and stare a couple of times. [...]
For years, Jim Turbyville made wooden furniture and then, from the scraps, he made a few wooden toys.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans Lisa Allmendinger, Heritage Newspapers: His first toy was a wooden duck that he continues to sell to this day. “Every time I’d come to the market to sell furniture, I’d sell toys,” he says. Now, the toys dominate [...]
A wood toy craftsman is known for his minute detail. Jack Beursken is no exception.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans For 10 years, Jack drove truck for a Lorain, Ohio, construction firm. During his 34 years as a paid volunteer firefighter, he drove and operated fire trucks. His truck-driving avocation afforded Jack insight into trucks and their varied [...]
Nova Natural toys and crafts allow children to follow their imaginations.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans Nova Natural says: We are a family owned and operated business. Our goal is to create a trusted source for toys and craft supplies that allows children to follow their imaginations.To that end, we offer a carefully chosen [...]
Playwoods uses detail-oriented design techniques to create playful wood action toys in the USA.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans Playwoods produces wood toy trains, animated creatures and other unique wooden toys in an assortment of whimsical wooden toys and collectibles. The product line included items for children, executives and for the serious collectors. The meticulously designed gifts and [...]
Pintoy creates wood Safari Toys play set that captures the lure of the jungle.
John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans This beautifully designed and playful Pintoy Wildlife / Safari Park Set includes a park vehicle, 4 rangers and 1 lion and 1 lioness. The zebra striped park vehicle has a removable roof and opening hatchback, and can seat [...]
