Ostheimer Wooden Figures - Snail

How slowly can you make this wooden snail move? Beautifully simplistic and left in a predominantly natural state, this Ostheimer wooden snail will fit into any play scene, with just a few brush strokes to distinguish its shell and feelers. 3cm high.

Waldorf figures like this are great for story telling, whether it's for as story sack to join a whale around the world, or to mimic the snails your child has found in the garden. Children will delight in holding this wooden snail, with the natural grain of the wood being extremely tactile, and mimicking the brown colours of a snail perfectly. 

Each snail will differ slightly from the next, as every single one is handmade in Germany. 

• Suitable for children over 3 years.  
• Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based paint and finished with organic oil.  
• Height 4cm.

Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses.  Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled.  With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder.  All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment.  Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.