Description
These mermaid magic water colouring cards bring a whole underwater world to the table, with a slim water brush and a storage case to keep everything together. Each white card carries a crisp black line drawing of life under the sea, from mermaids with flowing hair and a sunken ship with its anchor to shoals of striped fish, a seahorse, a crab, coral, starfish and scattered shells. Brushing water over a scene brings soft colour into it, in sea blues, coral pinks and warm reds, so a plain outline slowly fills with life. The brush itself is printed with a cheerful mermaid pattern in teal, and the case lid carries a bright blue mermaid scene of its own.
We think this set suits any child who loves the sea, mermaids or simply making pictures. The cards make a calm activity for a rainy afternoon at the kitchen table, a quiet corner of the playroom or a desk in a bedroom, and because the brush works with water, setting up takes moments. The flat cards are easy for small hands to hold and turn, and the case closes over them, so the whole set travels well to a relative's house or a holiday cottage.
The cards are paperboard, the water brush is plastic, and the case is made from card, paperboard, plastic and polyester. The set measures 24.5cm long, 20cm wide and 2cm high and weighs 0.4KG, so it slips easily into a bag. As good practice, keep the cards flat in their case away from damp between sessions, and let any wet card dry before it goes back in. Wiping the brush with a dry cloth after use keeps it tidy. Set out a card with the brush beside it and a child has a little ocean to bring to life, and as a present it is simple to wrap and lovely to open.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Storage case: card, paperboard, plastic & polyester; scene cards: paperboard; water brush: plastic |
| Length |
24.5cm |
| Width |
20cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.4KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the mermaid colouring set?
The set holds paperboard scene cards, a plastic water brush and a storage case made from card, paperboard, plastic and polyester to keep them together.
How does the water colouring work?
Brush water over a card's printed line drawing and soft colour comes through, filling the mermaids, fish, coral and shells with sea blues, pinks and reds.
What pictures are on the cards?
The cards carry underwater line drawings of mermaids, a sunken ship with its anchor, striped fish, a seahorse, a crab, coral, starfish and shells.
How big is the colouring card set?
The set measures 24.5cm long, 20cm wide and 2cm high and weighs 0.4KG, so it tucks easily into a bag or onto a shelf.
How should I store and look after the cards?
As good practice, keep the paperboard cards flat in their case away from damp, let any wet card dry first, and wipe the brush with a dry cloth.
Does this set make a good present?
We think it makes a lovely present for a child who loves mermaids and the sea, and its neat case makes it simple to wrap.