Tesselates
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I am creating two kinds of handmade wooden mosaic puzzles.Each fits within a 40cm x 40cm wooden frame.
They are ecoethical and perfect for ages 3-103.
I am creating these puzzles as I have never found anything for sale quite like them and i believe them to be perfect for young children through to the aged.
Not only are they fantastic for developing basic mathematical understandings, they inspire open-ended imaginative play and artistic design sensibilities. And fine-motor skills.
I am also striving to create them as ecoethically as possible using sustainable timbers, Australian non-toxic paints, natural finishes and reused packaging. The blocks themselves are cut in a small family woodworkers in Thailand.
They can be purchased from me at tesselates@gmail.com for $45 for the chess board and $60 for the multicoloured, plus postage. Unpainted sets, colour pictures and activity sheets (free) are also available.
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Some more puzzles ready to find new homes. These ones off to sell at Soul Kindle in Bellingen. I am always amazed at the designs that appear
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And more of Elinor Lillywhites play at home in Coolamon....
Some creative play by Elinor Lillywhite with a 5x5 trivet...
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Some primary age boys spent ages playing with the puzzle pieces at the Valla markets. One copied some of my designs while the other created robots and spaceships... It is so pleasing when I see it bring such pleasure. Both families bought one so the possibilities continue
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I finally got some chess pieces for my 'chessboard'. Same pieces in a star shape behind. At Valla markets
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Just realised that I have put nothing on here about these tesselating trivets I am creating to sell. So many possibilities and I can find nothing anywhere else like them. A useful and creative gift. Each square is one triver
Weather permitting I will be at Valla Beach Markets this coming Saturday...with books, clay for play, and PUZZLES for play and purchase.
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And some more pics from Casuarina Steiner School Spring Fair. The blocks they use are from samples I have made and bring out for experience at markets. And it is always rewarding to see how children, often with parents or grandparents, stop, relax, co-operate and create. So good.
I am continually thrilled by the focus, imagination and talents evidenced in children playing with my puzzle pieces
Hoping to get to Casuarina Steiner School Spring Fair in Coffs Harbour this Saturday with puzzles and some other suitable items.
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I am constantly amazed by the glory of the patterns that arise when I play as I put pieces into a frame to get ready to sell. The angled one is a variation of a design my friend Charlie messaged to me...And mostly i am just making symmetry.
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