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Mercurius Blackboard Chalk - 16 Colours

Mercurius Blackboard Chalk - 16 Colours

$20.00
$18.50
Mercurius Blackboard Chalk - 16 Create beautiful blackboard drawings with Mercurius Blackboard Chalk that comes in a wide range of soft pastel colours. It has great coverage and blends easily. The square pieces are covered with paper to help keep...
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Dual Pencil Sharpener for coloured Pencils 2 Holes - Yellow

Dual Pencil Sharpener for coloured Pencils 2 Holes - Yellow

$8.00
Dual Pencil Sharpener for coloured Pencils 2 Holes This dual plastic sharpener is perfect for even the larger Stockmar, Mercurius, Yorik and Lyra coloured pencils up to 10 mm in diameter and for regular pencils. 
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Grapat Mandala Squash

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Squash/Pumkins

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Squash Mandala Squash by Grapat includes 36 pumpkin pieces. Squash measure approx 40mm in height. Recommended age: 3+ GRAPAT provides material without instructions, open-ended and favours free and autonomous play. Our only...
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Grapat Mandala Flowers, Rainbow

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Flowers, Rainbow

$26.00
$23.40
Grapat Mandala Flowers, Rainbow Mandala Flowers by Grapat include 36 rainbow flowers. Flowers measure approx 30mm in diameter Recommended age: 3+ GRAPAT provides material without instructions, open-ended and favours free and autonomous play...
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Grapat Mandala Naturals Assortment

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Naturals Assortment

$62.00
$55.80
Grapat Mandala Naturals Assortment Mix of 120 pieces of assortment natural wood mandala pieces. Pieces range from 25-40 mm tall and 15-25mm in diameter. GOTS-certified textile storage bag included Recommended age: 3+ Grapat's Mandala collection...
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Grapat Mandala Rainbow Mushrooms

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Rainbow Mushrooms

$26.00
$23.40
Grapat Mandala Rainbow Mushrooms This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden mushrooms in a variety of colours. Recommended age: 3+ GRAPAT provides material without instructions, open-ended and favours free and autonomous play. Our only premise is...
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Grapat Mandala Tulip

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Tulip

$27.00
$24.30
Grapat Mandala Tulip This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden flowers in shades of yellow Recommended age: 3+ Grapat's mandala collection invites children to create mandalas, individually or collectively. They can also be used to create pictures and...
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Grapat Wood Petals Platform 24pcs

Grapat Toys

Grapat Wood Petals Platform 24pcs

$135.00
$121.50
Grapat Wood Petals Platform 24pcs 24 wooden petal-shaped platforms each piece measuring approximately 289mm long, 90mm wide and 9mm thick. This is a fantastic platform for the mandala collection. Turn open-ended activities into group play...
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Wooden Sewing Board

Wooden Sewing Board with Wool

$35.00
Wooden Sewing Board Here is a great way for your child to learn fine motor skills, basic sewing stitches, and introduce the experience of embroidery. In the photograph you see the following stitches--running, back, chain, cross, whip, blanket, and...
Amber Pebble Glass Beads

Amber Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs

$12.00
Amber Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs Bag of approx. 50 glass pebbles, great for making mandalas or creating fun arts and mosaic pieces. INCLUDES 1 bag with approx. 50 pieces MATERIAL Recycled Glass Made in Canada Not suited for children under 5 years,...
Clear Pebble Glass Beads

Clear Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs

$12.00
Clear Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs Bag of approx. 50 glass pebbles, great for making mandalas or creating fun arts and mosaic pieces. INCLUDES 1 bag with approx. 50 pieces MATERIAL Recycled Glass Made in Canada Not suited for children under 5 years,...
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Dark Blue Pebble Glass Beads

Dark Blue Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs

$12.00
Dark Blue Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs Bag of approx. 50 glass pebbles, great for making mandalas or creating fun arts and mosaic pieces. INCLUDES 1 bag with approx. 50 pieces MATERIAL Recycled Glass Made in Canada Not suited for children under 5...
Black Pebble Glass Beads

Black Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs

$12.00
Black Pebble Glass Beads - 50pcs Bag of approx. 50 glass pebbles, great for making mandalas or creating fun arts and mosaic pieces. INCLUDES 1 bag with approx. 50 pieces MATERIAL Recycled Glass Made in Canada Not suited for children under 5 years,...
Plain Pastille - Placemat Natural

Plain Pastille - Placemat Natural

$19.99 - $34.99
Plain Pastille - Placemat Natural The felt PLAIN PASTILLE can be used in many ways! As a place setting or a trivet, it brings an original and warm touch to your table. For more comfort, it can also be placed on a chair or a stool, or a stone or...
Plain Pastille - Placemat Light Stone

Plain Pastille - Placemat Light Stone

$19.99 - $34.99
Plain Pastille - Placemat Light Stone The felt PLAIN PASTILLE can be used in many ways! As a place setting or a trivet, it brings an original and warm touch to your table. For more comfort, it can also be placed on a chair or a stool, or a stone...
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Blackboard Brush

Blackboard Brush - Small

$6.50
Blackboard Brush Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 cm Made in China
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Grapat Mandala Rainbow Eggs - 36pcs (21-223)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Rainbow Eggs - 36pcs

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Rainbow Eggs MANDALA RAINBOW EGGS by Grapat includes 36 pieces little wooden eggs in 12 different colours (3 each colour). Each measures approx 35mm tall Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless...
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Grapat Mandala Snowflakes- 36pcs

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Snowflakes- 36pcs

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Snowflakes This Grapat toy set includes 36 pieces of little wooden snowflakes each approx 40mm tall and 19mm in diameter. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended...
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Grapat Mandala Flower Petals - 36pcs

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Flower Petals - 36pcs

$25.00
$22.50
Grapat Mandala Flower Petals This Grapat toy set includes 36 pieces little wooden flower petals each approx 36mm tall and 14mm in diameter Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended...
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Grapat Mandala Pineapples - 36pcs

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Pineapples - 36pcs

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Pineapples This Grapat toy set includes 36 pieces of wooden little pineapples each approx 37mm height and approx 24mm in diameter. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open...
Stockmar Modelling Beeswax - 15 Sheets

Stockmar

Stockmar Modelling Beeswax - 15 Sheets

$55.00
Stockmar Modelling Beeswax - 15 Sheets Experiencing art through all the senses - this is what children achieve with Stockmar Modelling Beeswax. With its pleasant beeswax scent and perfectly clean handling, it is an ideal material for modelling. Scent,...
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Kite Paper 50 x 70 cm

Kite Paper 50 x 70 cm

$72.00
Mercurius Kite Paper 50 x 70 cm This large coloured wax paper is fantastic for a variety of craft activities. Traditionally used in the Netherlands for kite making, it is also great for decorating lanterns or jars, making 'stained glass' window pictures...
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Mercurius Heavy Painting Paper for Wet on Wet Painting

Mercurius Heavy Painting Paper for Wet on Wet Painting - 50 Sheets

$60.00
Mercurius Heavy Painting Paper for Wet on Wet Painting - 50 Sheets Watercolor Paper Mercurius 250 gsm. A very high quality, heavy artist's watercolor paper. Acid free. 50 sheets, 250 gsm, acid free.  Fits perfectly on our wooden painting boards...
Ukkie Children's Glue - 1 Bottle

Ukkie Children's Glue - 1 Bottle

$7.50
Ukkie Children's Glue Ukkie Children's Glue is a water-based, odorless glue and therefore perfectly suitable for crafting with small children. The glue sticks to paper, cardboard, cork, felt, polystyrene and other light materials.Ukkie Children's Glue...
Small Exercise Book - Lined - Portrait

Small Exercise Book - Portrait - Lined

$1.50
Small Exercise Book  - Portrait  These books are made with a lighter weight 150 gsm (40 lb.) card stock cover. They are filled with high quality 80 gsm (20 lb.) paper and are chlorine-free.  MEASURMENTS 6.3 x 8.27 inches (16x21...
Composition Book - Graph

Composition Book - Graph

$4.80
Composition Book - Graph - Portrait These high quality books are for subjects in the middle and upper grades. The binding is made of heavy, 290 gsm card. The writing paper is 90 gsm and when using normal ink, it can be written on both sides.  1...
Handwriting Practice Book

Handwriting Practice Book

$7.00
Handwriting Practice Book - Landscape This handwriting practice book's design is based on the work of Else Göttgens, a Dutch Waldorf Teacher. The writing area has three stripes, two green and one pink. The upper and lower green stripes are each...
Spiral Project Book with Hard Back - Portrait

Spiral Project Book with Hard Back - Portrait

$8.00
Spiral Project Book with Hard Back - Portrait Classic Hardback Main Lesson Book. These lesson books feature heavy 120 gsm chlorine-free paper which is well-suited for use with crayons or ink. The cover is 280 gsm (73 lb.) thick card stock with leather...
Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape

Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape

$6.00
Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape These lesson books feature heavy 120 gsm (31 lb.) chlorine-free and acid-free paper which is well-suited for use with crayons or ink. The thin translucent 'onion skin' paper between drawing pages...
Spiral Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape

Spiral Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape

$8.00
Spiral Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Landscape These lesson books feature heavy 120 gsm (31 lb.) chlorine-free and acid-free paper which is well-suited for use with crayons or ink. The thin translucent 'onion skin' paper between drawing pages...
Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin

Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Portrait

$4.75
Main Lesson Book with Onion Skin - Portrait These lesson books feature heavy 120 gsm (31 lb.) chlorine-free and acid-free paper which is well-suited for use with crayons or ink. The thin translucent 'onion skin' paper between drawing pages protects...
Journal Book with Onion Skin

Journal Book with Onion Skin Small

$3.75
Journal Book with Onion Skin This book is easy-to-use and a solid choice for practicing charcoal, Indian ink and other drawings. The thin translucent 'onion skin' paper between drawing pages protects drawings from smudging. MEASURMENTS 6.3 x 8.27...
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Grimm's 96 Wooden Beads (30 mm) - Rainbow

Grimm's Toys

Grimm's 96 Wooden Beads (30 mm) - Rainbow

$95.00
$85.50
Grimm's 96 Wooden Beads - Rainbow 96 large wooden beads in a rainbow of colours to make necklaces and bracelets. These beads can also be used for counting and sorting games. While threading, the eye-hand coordination is stimulated and fine motor...
Sidewalk Chalk (Outdoor)

Sidewalk Chalk (Outdoor)

$7.00
Sidewalk Chalk (Outdoor) Beautiful extra thick bars with a large colour output in an assortment of six bright colours. Due to the thickness and strength of the chalk, it is very durable. Especially suitable for rough surfaces such as paving stones, etc...
Starting Set for Dry Felting

Filges Starting Set for Dry Felting

$78.00
Filges Starting Set for Dry Felting Plant-dyed fairy tale wool batting in 8 colours. Create pictures, delicate figurines, butterflies and more with this fine, longer combed fiber. Use for wet or dry (needle) felting. INCLUDES foam mat: 18 x 12 x 3...
Stockmar Crayon Holder 16/16

Stockmar Crayon Holder 16/16

$45.00
Stockmar Crayon Holder 16/16 This wooden holder keeps your crayons all neat and tidy and clean. It houses your beeswax block and stick crayons, each in their own hole.  Stockmar Beeswax Crayons and Stockmar Crayon Blocks sold separately...
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Toddler Paint Brush

Toddler Paint Brush - 1 Piece

$8.75
Toddler Paint Brush Our Toddler Paint Brush is perfectly sized for little hands. Perfect for watercolours or school paint. Made from oiled beechwood and light bristles. Includes 1 brush. MEASUREMENTS 7.5 cm, Ø 3.5 cm Made in Germany
Wooden Chalkboard

Wooden Chalkboard

$100.00 - $130.00
Wooden Chalkboard Made of a very high quality sprayed lacquer coating of true black schoolboard lacquer on one side to ensure that it retains its longevity, these boards are made of waterproof lacquered plywood and have rounded corners. This chalkboard...
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Stockmar Triangular Graphite Pencil B

Stockmar

Stockmar Triangular Graphite Pencil B

$3.25
Stockmar Graphite Pencil B This Stockmar graphite B pencil has the ideal shape and feel for anyone. These pencils meet highest standards in terms of materials and processing. They are produced by using the most modern requirements of health...
Oven Cloth Loom Square

Oven Cloth Loom Square

$78.00
Oven Cloth Loom Square This square loom is perfect for weaving potholders, trivets and more. A strong potholder made of thick cotton yarn can be woven on this small wooden loom and always makes a perfect present. It's an easy project for those just...
Mobile Creating Kit - Silk Fairies

Mobile Creating Kit - Silk Fairies

$75.00
Mobile Creating Kit - Silk Fairies This mobile set contains everything you need to make 12 colorful silk fairies stuffed with organic wool. A beautiful accent to a room, particularly a nursery.The set includes a wooden ring, plant-dyed silk in variety...
Mobile Creating Kit - Wool Dolls

Mobile Creating Kit - Wool Dolls

$36.00
Mobile Creating Kit - Wool Dolls This mobile set contains everything you need to make a playful and colorful mobile with 13 different colored wool figurines. A beautiful accent to a room, particularly a nursery.The set includes a wooden ring, plant-dyed...
Wooden Painting Board

Stockmar

Wooden Painting Board

$70.00
Wooden Painting Board Wooden Painting Boards. These painting boards are made of layers of wood glued together and have rounded edges. Wood, 30x40 cm, thickness: 10 mm (11.81x15.75 inch, thickness: 0.39 inch). Made in Europe  
Kindergarten Scissors (Left and Right Handed)

Kindergarten Scissors (Left and Right Handed)

$5.00
Kindergarten Scissors  Cutting is an important skill and having the right pair of scissors is important. These are good quality, solid, functional scissors, and the absence of a sharp tip makes them suitable for young children. 1 scissor. Choose...
Filges Braiding Fork (Lucet)

Filges Braiding Fork (Lucet)

$16.00
Filges Braiding Fork (Lucet) A lucet or braiding fork is a tool used in cord making or braiding which is believed to date back to the Viking and Medieval periods, when it was used to create cords that were used on...
Seasons Cloth of Wool - Fall

Seasons Cloth of Wool - Fall

$90.00
Season Cloth of Wool - Fall These beautiful wool cloths have been specially developed as a playful and effortless decoration for seasonal tables. The fabrics are made of 100% sheep’s wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT) and have...
Seasons Cloth of Wool - Summer

Seasons Cloth of Wool - Summer

$84.00
Season Cloth of Wool - Summer These beautiful wool cloths have been specially developed as a playful and effortless decoration for seasonal tables. The fabrics are made of 100% sheep’s wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT) and have...
Seasons Cloth of Wool - Spring

Seasons Cloth of Wool - Spring

$103.00
Season Cloth of Wool - Spring These beautiful wool cloths have been specially developed as a playful and effortless decoration for seasonal tables. The fabrics are made of 100% sheep’s wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT) and have...
Seasons Cloth of Wool - Winter

Seasons Cloth of Wool - Winter

$96.00
Season Cloth of Wool - Winter These beautiful wool cloths have been specially developed as a playful and effortless decoration for seasonal tables. The fabrics are made of 100% sheep’s wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT) and have...
Holder for 6 Paint Jars - Beechwood

Holder for 6 Paint Jars - Beech Wood

$24.00
Holder for 6 Painting Jars - Beech Wood This wooden holder is ideal for the safe and stable use of glass paint jars with lids. Precisely drilled to hold our Paint Jars with White Lid (sold separately).Wooden holder for 6 glass paint jars made out of...
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Holder for 3 Paint Jars - Beech Wood

Holder for 3 Paint Jars - Beech Wood

$17.00
Holder for 3 Painting Jars - Beech Wood This wooden holder is ideal for the safe and stable use of glass paint jars with lids. Precisely drilled to hold our Paint Jars with White Lid (sold separately).Wooden holder for 3 glass paint jars made out of...
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Egg-Shaped Paint Brush - Round Bristles

Egg-Shaped Paint Brush - Round Bristles #14

$31.00
Egg-Shaped Paint Brush - Round Bristles These ergonomically-shaped synthetic cow hair brushes are used in occupational therapy. They work perfectly for wet-on-wet, veil and watercolour painting. The specially shaped handle makes them an excellent choice...
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Grapat Mandala Stones 36 pc - Grey

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Stones 36 pc - Grey

$23.00
$20.70
Grapat Mandala Stones - Grey This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden stones in three different shades of grey. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort colours and...
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Grapat Mandala Trees 36 pc

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Trees 36 pc - Green

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Trees - Green This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden trees in three different shades of green. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort colours and...
Play Dough Wooden Tool Set With Mats

Play Dough Wooden Tool Set With Mats

$45.00
Play Dough Wooden Tool Set With Mats Durable set of 7 wooden sculpting tools for all sorts of clay and play-dough activities. The 2 included mats help to set up an invitation to play in an open-ended and unstructured way. Children will enjoy the feeling...
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Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (28 pcs) (43098)

Grimm's Toys

Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (28 pcs)

$25.00
$22.50
Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (28 pcs) These sparkly and fun collection of glitter stones are a great addition to building blocks, art projects or used on their own to create images. They also are a fun option for sorting by colour, shape or...
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Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (140 pcs) (43097)

Grimm's Toys

Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (140 pcs)

$100.00
$90.00
Grimm's Giant Acrylic Glitter Stones (140 pcs) These sparkly and fun collection of glitter stones are a great addition to building blocks, art projects or used on their own to create images. They also are a fun option for sorting by colour or size...
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Grapat Mandala Raindrops 36 pc - Blue (19-205)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Raindrops 36 pc - Blue

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Raindrops - Blue This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden raindrops in three different shades of blue. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort colours...
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Grapat Mandala Eggs 36 pc - Purple (19-204)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Eggs 36 pc - Purple

$25.00
$22.50
Grapat Mandala Eggs - Purple This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden eggs in three different shades of purple. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort...
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Grapat Mandala Cones 36 pc - Orange (19-206)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Cones 36 pc - Orange

$22.00
$19.80
Grapat Mandala Cones - Orange This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden cones in three different shades of orange. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort...
Stockmar Decorating Wax - 12 sheets

Stockmar

Stockmar Decorating Wax - 12 Sheets

$24.00
Stockmar Decorating Wax - 12 sheets Decorate candles and more with this 12-piece set of thin, pliable wax sheets. Easy to cut or form into shapes and knead or roll into little logs and balls. Press on to decorate a candle, wood or tin objects...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Mushrooms - Brown (18-202)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Mini Mushrooms - Brown

$24.00
$21.60
Grapat Mandala Mini Mushrooms - Brown This Grapat set includes 36 wooden mushrooms, with 12 in natural wood, and the remaining 24 in two different shades of brown, stained with eco dyes. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Flowers - Pink (18-203)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Mini Flowers - Pink

$24.00
$21.60
Grapat Mandala Mini Flowers - Pink This Grapat set includes 36 wooden pink flowers in 3 shades. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort colours and shapes,...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Honeycomb - Yellow (18-201)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Mini Honeycomb - Yellow

$23.00
$20.70
Grapat Mandala Mini Honeycomb - Yellow This Grapat set includes 36 wooden honeycomb or bee hive shape counters, with 24 in 2 different shades of yellow, stained with eco dyes, and 12 in natural wood. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Cones - Green

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Mini Cones - Green

$22.00
$19.80
Grapat Mandala Mini Cones - Green This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden cones in three different shades of green (does not include green spheres). Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Coins - Blue (18-198)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Mini Coins - Blue

$17.00
$15.30
Grapat Mandala Mini Coins - Blue This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden coins in three different shades of blue. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort...
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Grapat Mandala Mini Pines - Red (18-199)

Grapat Toys

Grapat Mandala Fire - Red

$28.00
$25.20
Grapat Mandala Fire - Red This Grapat toy set includes 36 wooden cones in three different shades of red. Paired with a variety of mandala pieces, and other Grapat sets, there are countless ways to use this open ended play set. Sort colours...
Stockmar Decorating Wax

Stockmar

Stockmar Decorating Wax - 18 Sheets

$32.00
Stockmar Decorating Wax - 18 sheets Decorate candles and more with this 18 piece set of thin, pliable wax sheets. Easy to cut or form into shapes or knead or roll into little logs and balls. Press on to decorate a candle, wood or tin objects...
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Stockmar Watercolours

Stockmar

Stockmar Watercolour Paint - 50 ml

$24.00
Stockmar Watercolours 50 ml Everything you love about Stockmar Watercolours but in a bigger bottle! Stockmar Watercolour Paints make their mark with their excellent scumbling properties, natural transparency and lightfastness. The colour range...
Stockmar Opaque Colour Box

Stockmar

Stockmar Opaque Watercolour Box

$40.00
Stockmar Opaque Colour Box Stockmar's tin of Opaque Watercolours offers the same high artist-quality paint for which the brand has become known. The shades of Stockmar's watercolours are carefully designed to be in balance...