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areynoldsre · 08-03-2012, 02:20 AM

I am making some toys for little ones (under 5) and wanted to paint them with bright colors -red, yellow, blue, etc - but also need to make sure the finishes are non-toxic. What paints do you use for that?

Some kind of acrylic I would think but I not sure where to buy or what brands to look into. Any pointers?

wood-n-things · 08-03-2012, 04:51 AM

So long as the acrylic paint is made in the USA it is safe.

wock · 08-03-2012, 07:54 AM

you get a nice bright colour from food dyes, red blue yellow green ect, i soak my progects in it for about 15 mins when dry lacquer them

areynoldsre · 08-03-2012, 01:52 PM

I have two projects going at the moment. One will be for a 4 year old so I was hoping to find an acrylic I could use since I think the project will look better that way. The other one is for a 2 year old and I was looking at the article on natural dyes for that project (basically just some animal shapes).

Thanks.

wood-n-things · 08-03-2012, 03:19 PM

One thing you will notice to varying degrees if using dyes. The wood grain will raise and sometimes quite significantly requiring some sanding. Just a heads up.

ArtworksIII · 08-03-2012, 04:08 PM

I too use Acrylic waterbased paints. with a compatable clear coat.

Dr. Bob · 08-07-2012, 02:43 PM

I use a German paint calles Marabu Decorlack. They specifically mention that it can be used on toys and it´s saliva resistant. It is approved for use on toys by a european law.

08-03-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
areynoldsre Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 72 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	paint for toys? I am making some toys for little ones (under 5) and wanted to paint them with bright colors -red, yellow, blue, etc - but also need to make sure the finishes are non-toxic. What paints do you use for that? Some kind of acrylic I would think but I not sure where to buy or what brands to look into. Any pointers? __________________ I'll be in the shop www.andrewsviewoftheweek.com

08-03-2012, 04:51 AM	#2
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,564 Thanks: 50 Thanked 381 Times in 281 Posts	So long as the acrylic paint is made in the USA it is safe. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

08-03-2012, 01:52 PM	#4
areynoldsre Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 72 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have two projects going at the moment. One will be for a 4 year old so I was hoping to find an acrylic I could use since I think the project will look better that way. The other one is for a 2 year old and I was looking at the article on natural dyes for that project (basically just some animal shapes). Thanks. __________________ I'll be in the shop www.andrewsviewoftheweek.com

08-03-2012, 03:19 PM	#5
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,564 Thanks: 50 Thanked 381 Times in 281 Posts	One thing you will notice to varying degrees if using dyes. The wood grain will raise and sometimes quite significantly requiring some sanding. Just a heads up. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

08-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#7
Dr. Bob Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 72 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I use a German paint calles Marabu Decorlack. They specifically mention that it can be used on toys and it´s saliva resistant. It is approved for use on toys by a european law. __________________ Tips, tricks and positive criticism are always welcome.

08-03-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
wock Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you get a nice bright colour from food dyes, red blue yellow green ect, i soak my progects in it for about 15 mins when dry lacquer them

08-03-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
ArtworksIII Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Inland northwest Posts: 223 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I too use Acrylic waterbased paints. with a compatable clear coat.

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