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Hi! I’m Iain Russell, toy maker and animal lover!
Iain Russel in His Workshop I’ve always been fascinated by toys, and as the years have drifted by, my enthusiasm for them has grown. I...
Jan 291 min read
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Introducing Sam Peacefullday from Sam's Lazy Bears
I would like to introduce myself I am Mrs Sam Peacefullday, I live in Dorset UK and run Sam's Lazy Bears which is a Teddy bear repair...
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Why Handmade Toys Matter in a Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, toys are often dominated by screens, apps, and automated sounds. These digital toys are...
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Meet Toy Maker Peter de Wit
What first drew you to toymaking? I started making toys in the 1970's. I was a working saxophone player, and started to make simple toys...
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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The Power of Imagination: How Handmade Toys Inspire Creative Play
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and mass-produced plastic toys, the value of imaginative play can sometimes be overlooked....
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Meet Sam Mason from Blinkley Wood Bears
Hi, I’m Sam Mason, the creator of Blinkley Wood Bears, who quite often wears two pairs of glasses, the first pair that I cannot find on...
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Supporting Independent Toymakers: Crafting a Better Future for Play
In today's fast-paced, digital-centric world, the timeless charm of traditional toys often risks being overshadowed by high-tech gadgets...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Meet Poppy Atkinson from Briar Rose Bears
I started creating bears from my home in the Lake District in 2016, which started as a hobby while finishing my degree, I soon realised I...
May 29, 20242 min read
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How Mayflower Miniatures Got Its Name by John Alden
Mayflower Miniatures happened in the early 1970’s, I say happened since it was really the result of a series of coincidences. My partner...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Meet Dave Bowden from DB Crafts
Hello my name is David Bowden I live in Exeter Devon and I have been making toys and other wooden things for over twenty years, I also...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Meet Alice Wood from the Little Toy Dog Company
Alice Wood is a heritage toymaker, textile artist and illustrator. Little Toy Dogs are hand-made textile pieces, designed and sewn by...
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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British Toymakers Guild Gift Guide for All Ages
Welcome to the enchanting world of the British Toymakers Guild, where craftsmanship meets imagination. We've curated a magical gift guide...
Dec 15, 20236 min read
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Meet Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood
The Berkshire business 'Love Heartwood' is run by Liz Pearson, a passionate woodturner dedicated to providing eco-conscious families with...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Meet Bob Duggan: Owner and Toymaker from Wendover Wood
My name is Bob Duggan and I’m a Director of my own toymaking company called Wendover Wood; we sell to whoever will buy whether they live...
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Members Attend and Collaborate at the South East Open Studios Annual Arts Event in Kent.
South East Open Studios is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK, each year almost 300 artists and makers open their...
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Meet Rachel Murrell: Designer and maker behind Ophelia Dolls
My name is Rachel and I'm the designer/maker behind Ophelia Dolls. I create unique heirloom dolls using natural materials including local...
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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Noah's Ark Toys | David Plagerson
I was drawn to toy making by two different events. The first was that I had a baby daughter and it was wonderful to see how a child...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Dr Zigs Extraordinary Bubbles | Paola Dyboski-Bryant
I'm Paola, and I run Dr Zigs, a specialty Bubble Toy making company that I started at my kitchen table 12 years ago.
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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All aboard the clubfoot train! Keeping children’s progress on the right track with Wendover Wood
Wendover Wood's new clubfoot train has pulled in at RHCYP Station to help mark milestones during children’s hospital journeys. The...
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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The British Toymakers Guild Christmas Gift Guide
written by Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood Are you looking for imaginative, high-quality toys this Christmas that were made in the UK? ...
Dec 3, 20225 min read
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