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Bearded
Seal Woodcrafts
Hello. I'm Tom Seal, creator of
Bearded Seal Woodcrafts. I produce high-quality, hand-made
and green-conscious wood toys and home décor items.
Why
Wood?
It wasn't that long ago that all
children's toys were made predominately of wood. If you're lucky
enough to own some vintage Fisher Price© toys,
take a close look at the bottoms of the vehicles and the bodies
of the "Little People©." You
guessed it - they were made from wood, right up to the early
1980s. What toy manufacturers knew and what many of us have forgotten
is that wood makes wonderful toys. It's strong durable, lightweight,
weather-resistant, and naturally non-toxic.
It's also beautiful. No plastic or
metal toy can come close to the natural sheen, warmth and satiny-smooth
texture of a lovingly finished piece of wood.
Wood
Toys
For the safety and enjoyment of
your children, the main features of my hand-made toys are:
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Craftsmanship - Each wooden toy is carefully
handmade with all edges and corners rounded, and then
carefully sanded to a smooth finish that any child
can play with.
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Design -
Simple and safe, to encourage children to use their
own imaginations. (No batteries required!)
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Durability -
Sturdy enough to withstand years of hard play and then
be passed on to the next generation of youngsters.
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Materials -
I try to be as ecological and green-minded
as possible. I use reclaimed lumber in most of my creations.
I also only use domestic or exotic lumber
that is abundant and comes from responsible harvesting
practices. Almost all
my
toys are natually finished. The color variations
you see are the natural color of the wood itself. Every
piece is then finished with a food-grade oil mixture
that I make myself. So go ahead
-- let your kids chew on my work.
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My “Signature
Toy" - the Thoroughbred Rocking Horse is an excellent
toy for any boy or girl. It is also a wonderful gift
that can be passed from one generation of children to
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You can find products from Bearded Seal Woodcrafts at these locations around New England.
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746 Hope St. Providence RI.
02906
(401) 453-2222
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21 North Washington St
North Attleboro MA 02760
(508) 695-8866
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100 South St. Prrovidence RI 02903 |
(401) 273-5437 |
300 Quaker Lane. Warwick RI 02886
(401) 921-5951 |
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