Papoose Toys – Monochrome Quadrilateral Kites Set 90 Pieces

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Papoose Wood Toys Quadrilateral Kites Monochrome Set – 90 Pieces

This quadrilateral (4-sided) shape is named a kite and it is tessellatable. That’s not really a word but what it would mean if it was is that this shape can be closely fitted together, in a repeated pattern, without overlap or gap.

The set has 90 pieces, 30 each of 3 colours: natural, black and white.

The combination of the tessellate and colour means that a large range of patterns can be created.

The trick is in understanding the basic shape, made from 4 pieces, that then repeats.

How colour is used determines the endless possibilities of pattern making.

This activity is highly engaging and sharpens your focus.

Working out how to make patterns by using the colours in different ways….it is a lot of fun.

The set is large enough for several kids to work together.

About Papoose…

Founded in 1991 by Australian Renske Carbone, Papoose Toys and Creative Wood Company under the umbrella of Colours of Australia produce natural toys and loose parts for open-ended creative play.

Working with natural materials, production takes place in small communities in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Pure wool felt toys and loose parts are made by hand at fairly traded rates of pay. The Creative Wood Company products are made primarily using waste from the furniture industry with wood supplied exclusively from wood traders meeting the SVLK Timber Legality Verification.

Thank you for supporting this community-oriented natural-play business.

Papoose Felt is made from pure 100% wool and therefore cleaned similarly to wool.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

For liquid spills: Wool is naturally water repellent and if spills are dealt with immediately the wool won’t absorb much liquid. Dab liquid up with damp cloth, repeat with clean damp cloth, let article dry.

For dust and other dirt: Due to the scales of the wool structure dust is trapped in the outer layers of the wool and can therefore easily be cleaned. If the article is large and flat it can be vacuumed. If the article is smaller and soiled gently hand wash it in lukewarm water using wool soap. Dry away from direct sunlight. Do not agitate the article too much during washing as it will promote further felting. DO NOT soak, machine wash or put anything in the drier. This will further felt the article and it will shrink and distort the item.

NOTE: Stuffed toys will take a longer time to dry so make sure the items are fully dry before using them again. It is advised that they be surface cleaned rather than immersed completely in water.

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