Safe paint for childrens toys

[Pinocchio]

Hi everyone this is my first post to the forum, so appologies if I have not posted thsi in the right area. I have been reading lots of posts and there is a wealth of information on here.

But to get to the point, I am making some childrens toys and rockers, some will be painted and some varnished, so having never made anything for children before I want to make sure I use safe paints and varnishes as I expect some children will probably put bits in their mouths etc. Dont worry no small bits, but just want to know if anyone has any suggestsion of what to use???

 

[PowerTool]

Hello,and welcome to the forum
Have you seen this thread ?
Particularly Terry Smarts comments in the second last post of the thread I linked to - the top coat has to be EN71 approved,any coats underneath don't necessarily have to be.

Andrew

 

[Pinocchio]

Briliant, thats just the information I was after. Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Welcome to the forum Pinocchio, what toy's are you making?

 

[Pinocchio]

Sorry for the late reply, but I am planning on making a rocker and also just one of those wodden shapes through holes things. I know I can probably buy them cheaper, but I have started playing with wood and enjoying it so thought I would give it a try!!!

Will post some pics when I am done!

 

[neilyweely]

Hello Pinnochio

Just a thought, but some time ago (2 months) I got a pot of Crayola paint (pastel green colour) from the pound-shop in Bedford. Some of these items are in stock nationally (Pound-land) so you may have some luck. I used it for a cot made for my little girl, and it is ok. Non toxic etc etc....

HTH

Neil