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John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and Plans

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and Plans

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and Plans

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and Plans

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 non-toxic finish such as Salad Bowl Finish. Read More.

The Highland Woodworking store started out as Highland Hardware an ordinary hardware store in downtown Atlanta in 1978. It was founded by a young couple who met at Georgia Tech, and after graduating and getting married, went to work together for an old Atlanta company known as King Hardware (which had the distinction in 1886 of selling to the druggist next door the washtub used to mix the first batch of Coca-Cola). After a four year bootstrap education in the tool and hardware business at King, the couple took out an SBA loan, rented a storefront near their home and cast their bread upon entrepreneurial waters. Good fortune in the form of loyal customers and bright, hardworking sales people led to a prospering business which soon identified itself as a specialist in woodworking tools, hand tools and supplies. Always committed to quality and value, Highland Hardware built a reputation as a source of reliable advice on the purchase and use of the tools it sold. Part of Highland Hardware’s mission over the years has been to fan the flames of interest and excitement in the craft of woodworking, and contribute to its growth throughout the country. Read More.

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. Fullone makes old model fire engines, trucks  that sometimes are carrying small barrels or crayons, cars, golf carts, and more. The toys that more obviously are appealing to an adult audience have a small clock built inside. Here’s Fullone, who hails from Hamburg, New York, talking briefly about how he began making his toys and why he focuses on older model vehicles.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans

Delve into the world of 100 independent wood toymakers who have turned their love for the craft into a profitable and often lifelong business. In One Hundred Toymakers Who Create Wood Toys for Fun and Profit (2010) you’ll read their stories. Some started later in life, others when they were young. But one thing they all have in common is a passion for building imaginative and creative wood toys. You’ll be inspired by toymakers worldwide who are dedicated to and appreciate the beauty of shaping simples block of wood into irresistable toys for kids of all ages. Read More.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans

Intended toward visually impaired kids, the “Una” by Industrial Designer Job Buenazedacruz is an innovative toy kitchen set that lets the blind children express, enjoy and cherish those precious moments of childhood. Featuring an induction cooktop, stove and see-through fridge, the blind-friendly kitchen integrates a sink, faucet, oven and open shelving as well. In addition, there is a magnetic chalkboard menu, realistic kitchen sounds and a secret storage compartment. Made in wood and acrylic, the toy kitchen measuring just 1.8′ x 3.5′ presents a compact and portable design. Available in a variety of colors, the Una Toy Kitchen will be available for $999 (€899) by December 2010.

John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans


Click image to watch video. The video shows wooden toys being manufactured at Good-Wood Toys Ltd. Small wooden toys are rolled about in wooden drums to make their edges smooth. A factory worker fits pieces together to make a toy plane or helicopter. Similar toys are seen on a conveyor belt. Several shots show 86-year-old Walter Lines working on a design for his new toy factory at his drawing board and at his desk examing new finished toys. There is a commercial at the beginning of the video that takes a minute.

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John W. Lewman Toy Designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans

Fundamentall Toys says: A “good toy” is said to be 10% toy and 90% child. While many toys peak a child’s interest, those that hold their attention are few and far between. Those are the types of toys we focus on. To us toys are not frivolous playthings, they are basic learning tools that teach children everything from mathematics to social skills. They are baby-sitters and playmates, and we understand that a child’s favorite toy often becomes a trusted friend. While playing should always be FUN, it must also be taken seriously. Children are building a variety of skills, talents and abilities as they play. Their playthings should enrich and enhance their development. We keep this in mind as we select items for our store. Our selections blend creative development with entertainment value. We avoid items that display gender stereotypes, those that promote aggressive or violent play, and those that make a child a spectator rather than a participant. Read More.