Naturals - organic toys made from garden grown timber
These cars highlight the contrast between the smooth inner grain and rough outer bark of the tree. I often lose the connection that wood actually comes from trees! Once it has been milled and sawn into planks the connection to the tree can be lost. I tried to prove to myself that even wood from your garden, a fallen branch or even fire wood can still have a beautiful grain. By leaving the bark intact, it becomes a feature and the connection to the tree is maintained.
I'm fortunate enough to have a variety of trees, Jacaranda, Leopard Tree and Duranta Erecta among others in my garden. Each car is finely hand sanded and finshed with a homemade beeswax polish. My next car will be made from Duranta Erecta which has a beautiful yellowish/light brown fine grain. Currently these are a made to order item. Price ranges from $20 for a small one, about 11cm long to $30 for a larger one, about 22cm long. Please contact me should you wish to purchase one.
Please note this toy is not suitable for children aged three years and under.
Jacaranda car - 22cm long -
$30
Leopard Tree car - 11cm long -
$20
Duranta Erecta car with Leopard Tree wheels- 16cm long - $20