Odin's Toy Factory

Buy Now https://www.etsy.com/listing/555297795/ When I made the first MDF spiders for my grandson, I didn't expect the MDF to hold up very well. After a few years of random play, he hasn't broken one yet. I also make these from wood, and the wood spiders tend to break easier than the MDF spiders. MDF also paints better than wood.  A handmade, unfinished 3/4-inch thick Halloween Spider cut by hand, lightly sanded with 220 grit sandpaper, and ready to be painted. Unlike many thin laser cutouts, these are freestanding and make good pretend toys. They will sit easily on a table, shelf, windowsill, or door frame. I made the first batch of these for my grandson, Odin. He is crazy about anything Halloween-related. Of course, they are Halloween decorations, but for my grandson, they are toys. He builds haunted houses from blocks and uses them as scary occupants. Approximate Size: Height 3.5 inches Width 3.5 inches Thickness 0.75 inch Other sizes and colors may be available via custom o...

Zinsser B-I-N White Shellac-Based Interior/Spot Exterior Primer and Sealer Is what I find works best. I originally purchased this to use for a white base to make the color pop. Previously I use white acrylic paint on top of shellac. It worked pretty good but using the shellac based primer I get a white base and sealer in one step. Shellac is compatible with just about any finish. It will seal pine knots. This primer is used for a sealer when repairing smoke damage after a fire. I just did a test on an MDF Play Pal minivan. One coat was all it took. I get it at  Home Depot in the paint department.  

A Full Set of Hot Rod Freaky Ford Toy Cars Made From MDF Will MDF stand up to the hammering a small child will dish out, MDF always seems so soft, especially around the corners/exposed areas . Yes, MDF hold up to children. My grandson Odin, has a toy that you put balls in tight fitting holes and use a hammer to pound the balls through the holes. The hammer head is MDF. At this point it has survived at least two children. The hammer head is showing signs of wear but it still has lots of pounding yet to go. Note that there are many manufactures of MDF and even with the manufacturer's product line there are different grades. You need to test the MDF to see if it is suitable for your intended purpose. In the case of my Hot Rod Freaky Fords. These are essentially solid blocks of MDF that  have some holes drilled in them. Yes you can break them, but you have to work at it. I can't break one with my hands which I think might be a good rule of thumb. If you can break it wit...