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exploring the elements (including kraul science-craft kits)

This range of kits from KRAUL are designed to bring us in contact with the living elements. Adults and children will enjoy the challenge of making the models and having a lot of happy and serious play! See our Competitive Games page for 'playing with fire'. 

Big Cable Car Kit


Big Cable Car Kit

product code: 42003

Modelled on a real-life mountain funicular, this fantastic cable car will travel across the room, or from tree to tree at a gentle pace or go full speed down into the valley! Hours of fun indoors or out. Assembly 10 years, play from 5 years. Comes with 2 x 20m of string.

Age: 5+£21.95
 
Winch and Station for Big Cable Car

Winch and Station for Big Cable Car

product code: 42004

The Big Cable Car Kit offers lots of experimental fun, but if you wish to extend the play experience try the Winch/Station as an add-on item. The Winch (to the right) collects the pulling string from one cable car. A clip on the cog makes it possible to lock the cable car in any position along its route. The Winch, which is for one cable car, can easily be converted to a Station (to the left) that will allow 2 cable cars to run a Shuttle Service. The weight of one car going downhill pulling the other car up! If you want to use the Station you will need to have 2 cable cars. Assembly from 10 years, play from 6 years.

Age: 5+£24.95
 
Basket Funicular


Basket Funicular

product code: 42009

Easy to assemble, with plenty of play value. Toys, little passengers and more can travel by basket indoors and out! Works horizontally or vertically. The baskets are attached to a cable and move by turning a wheel at either end.

Age: 6+£17.95
 
Cable Runner Kit


Cable Runner Kit

product code: 42020

This portable cable car ingeniously uses the box as the gondola. Alternatively, attach a doll or basket to the cable runner and transport it across the room.

Age: 5+Assembly from 8 years, play 5 years.
£8.50
 
Mini Cable Car Kit

Mini Cable Car Kit

product code: 42006

A mini version of our best selling cable car kit.

Age: 5+£6.50
 

Little Passengers

Ideal cable car passengers. Bendable wire body covered in100% wool felt. 6cm.


Little Passenger

product code: 42007

Age: 3+ 6cm tall.£2.95
 

Rainbow Pack of 9 Little Passengers

product code: 42008

Age: 3+ £23.50
 
Catamaran Paddle Boat Kit


Catamaran Paddle Boat Kit

product code: 42013

This kit consists of 50 pieces of strong waterproof 3mm plywood. Once constructed the catamaran can move with or against the current or be propelled by a rubber band motor.

Age: 8+

17x28x23 cm.

£31.95
 
Steamboat

Steamboat

product code: 42029

Experimental toy demonstrating the concept of a pulse motor. The water filled metal spiral heats up, and propels the boat, for as long as the candle burns! For sink, tub or paddling pool. Made by adults with special needs.

Age: 6+   17 cm.£13.95
 
Sun Dial

Sun Dial

product code: 42023

A genuine pocket-sized timepiece for bright children. Align with the sun using the integrated compass and the sundial will accurately tell the time. Made in a special needs community. 6x6 cm.

Age: 6+£13.95
 
Leaf Press

Leaf Press

product code: 42026

Pressed flowers and leaves are a great way to explore nature. Good compact size means it will fit in a large coat pocket or rucksack. Great design allowing even young children to tie up and tighten with ease. Includes instructions and optional corrugated card for crinkle effect leaves! Made in a special needs community. 

Age: 6+
12cm (l) x 7cm (w) x 3cm (h) 
£11.95
 
Microscope

Microscope

product code: 42024

Adjustable magnifying glass for close up observation of leaves, flowers, insects, stones and more. Includes information leaflet, graph pad and clip for securing. Made in a community for adults with special needs. 15cm high.

Age: 3+£12.95
 
Roman Tablet

Roman Tablet

product code: 42025

The Romans started using such tablets over 2000 years ago for making notes, calculations and writing letters. These tablets consist of wooden frames with a wax layer. A bronze stylus is provided to engrave text or drawings which later can be smoothed away and the tablets reused. Made in a community by adults with special needs. 

Age: 4+
Measures 14cm x12cm when the tablet is open.
£13.95
 
Catapult


Catapult

product code: 42012

£19.95
 
Fan / Spinning Optical Disc kit


Fan / Spinning Optical Disc kit

product code: 42014

With this kit you can make either a fan or a turning disc for optical illusions. Assemble from over 60 pieces of 6 mm plywood.

Age: 8+24x24x37 cm.£26.95
 
Kaleidoscope Tube Kit

Kaleidoscope Tube Kit

product code: 42027

Fantastic new kit for inquisitive children. This kit includes a tube, wooden plug, glass “chips” and real mirrors to make an effective quality kaleidoscope. 21cm.

Age: 5+£7.50
 
Electric Motor Kit

Electric Motor Kit

product code: 42028

Make your own fully functioning electric motor with this educational experimental kit for older children. (Battery not included). Base board 15x10 cm.

Age: 10+£8.95
 
Solar Paper


Solar Paper

product code: 42022

Quality light sensitive paper for printing pictures by sunlight. Watch images develop before your eyes, using just plain water! Includes instructions.

Age: 5+
20 sheets, 15x22 cm.
£8.95
 
Solar Cloth


Solar Cloth

product code: 42032

Quality light-sensitive cloth for printing pictures by sunlight. Watch images develop before your eyes, using just plain water! With instructions.

Age: 5+6 sheets 15x15cm.£11.95
 
Swedish Fire Steel

Swedish Fire Steel

product code: 40027

Simple enthralling device. Strike the metal against the fire steel bar and sparks will fly! Requires tinder such as birch bark or dry grass. 3000 strikes. From 6 years, with adult supervision. 8 cm.

Age: 6+£9.95
 
Kaleidoscope Mirror Box


Kaleidoscope Mirror Box

product code: 42021

This mirror box will dazzle you with its wonderful patterns that appear as if by magic. For children as young as 3 with adult assistance, and for older children for experiments. Plywood and glass mirrors. 

Age: 3+
15cm x 15cm.
£24.95
 
Super Bamboo Dragonfly

Super Bamboo Dragonfly

product code: 42010

Pull the string and watch the super dragonfly rise up into the sky. An easier to use version of this traditional toy for younger children. Made in Japan from native bamboo.

Age: 5+
23cm x 14cm.
£13.95
 
Magnetic Car Kit


Magnetic Car Kit

product code: 42011

£6.95
 

Tumbling Gnomes

Jolly somersaulting gnomes that will delight all ages. Will somersault down any non-slippery slope. An ideal toy for sick children to play with in bed, as they can somewhat compensate for the child's lack of exercise! 100% wool felt. 3 years up.

Height 10cm.


Tumbling Gnome

product code: 99006

Age: 3+ £2.25each

 

Tumbling Slope, Card

product code: 42001

Age: 3+ £5.95
 
Tumbling Gnomes Kit

Tumbling Gnomes Kit

product code: 65026

Make 4 tumbling gnomes. Includes ready cut felt, cardboard rolls for heads, ball bearings and solvent-free glue. To assemble from age 10 years, play from 3. 

Age: 3+£9.95
 
Fire Bowl

Fire Bowl

product code: 40002

Our brand new fire bowl is handmade in Germany. Using traditional methods combined with modern know-how, the fire bowl is made from fireproof ceramic. Ideal for familiarising children with the element of fire in a safe way under adult supervision (the fire is kept under control within the bowl and no hot ash falls out). Comes with complete instructions and safety guidelines. For use outdoors only.

Age: 6+
Bowl measures: 24cm diameter, 14cm tall.
£48.95
 
Cooking Pan and Supports

Cooking Pan and Supports

product code: 40003

For use with our ceramic fire bowl.

Age: 6+
Pan 26 cm Ø.  
£25.95
 
Fire Bowl and Cooking Pan Set


Fire Bowl and Cooking Pan Set

product code: 40004

Hand-made from fireproof ceramic  using traditional methods combined with modern know-how. Ideal for familiarising children with the element of fire in a safe way under adult supervision. For outdoors use only. Bowl 24cm Ø, 14cm tall. Pan 26 cm Ø.

Age: 6+£69.95
 
Candle Seesaw Kit

Candle Seesaw Kit

product code: 42015

As long as the candle is burning the little dolls seesaw at a gentle pace. Marvel as they appear to throw the ball from one to another. Not intended as a toy! Assembly from 10 years.

Age: 10+   20cm,£16.95
 
Waterwheel Kit

Waterwheel Kit

product code: 42018

Make a simple waterwheel for use in small streams.

Age: 5+
Diameter 22cm.
£8.50
 
Block and Tackle Kit


Block and Tackle Kit

product code: 42016

Experiment with strength and weights. The pulley is an ancient tool for lifting or moving heavy objects, with surprising ease. Discover the many uses of the pulley and how it really works. Perfect for tree houses (hoisting building materials or supplies). Details of many more projects and uses are described in the fascinating information booklet included.

Age: 6+
Ideal for ages 10 and up.
£18.95
 
Trout Paddle Boat

Trout Paddle Boat

product code: 42017

This wonderful boat will actually travel against the current! For play in streams or behind a boat. This construction kit includes full detailed instructions for easy assembly. Boat measures 30cm long, 10m of string. Solvent free glue included.

Age: 6+
Assembly from age 9, play from age 6.
£27.95
 
Wendolin Kit

Wendolin Kit

product code: 42019

A heavy steel ball bearing under Wendolin's bonnet is the driving force of this car. As soon as the surface tilts, this car starts driving down hill, even if it has to turn around first.

Age: 5+
Assembly from age 9, play from age 5.
£7.95