Ostheimer DIY Paint Your Own Wooden Animals Creative Set

Get creative with this fun set of five animals from Ostheimer, ready for you or your child to paint however you wish. This paint your own wooden animal set includes five unfinished animal blanks to decorate, including a cow, horse, dog, cat and cockerel, all made from solid maple wood. 

Also included is a set of five paints by Stockmar in a wooden palette, two paintbrushes and two pieces of fine sandpaper - everything you need to create unique wooden animal toys. This Ostheimer set is perfect for those who want to go wild with colour or create an image of their own pet with markings in the right places. This is a great rainy day activity, and fun for parties too. Pink ponies, rainbow roosters, stripey dogs - it's up to you, just be sure to send us a picture of your personalised Ostheimer on social media when you're done.

Each figure has been expertly crafted from solid, sustainable hard wood. Warm, smooth and tactile, they feel lovely and smooth in children's hands and will look fantastic on display, and unique works of are to treasure. This Paint Your Own Set makes a fabulous eco-gift for crafty kids that will promote expression and creativity in all ages.

• Five wooden animal blanks, cow, horse, dog, cat and cockerel
• Made from sustainable maple
• Paint palette including 5 Stockmar paints, 2 paintbrushes and cup, and 2 pieces fine sandpaper
• Figures measure approximately 6-12cm high.

Sensory Play: Touch and role play. Creative play.

Schematic Play: This toy is suited to children displaying the positioning schema. 

Safety Instructions: Suitable for children aged 4+ 

Key product ethics: Made from locally sourced European hardwood from sustainably managed forests. Hand painted with non-toxic water based colour stain and organic plant oils.

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.