This kit has been specially designed so children can create their own model solar system for school homework projects.

The wooden rods, with flat ends to avoid sharp points, are easy to trim to size and push into the spheres to allow the basic model to be constructed and children can paint and/or decorate them as they wish.  

The balls can be coloured using water based paints or fibre tip pens ~ please note these are not included with the kit.  Silver stars and water based PVA craft glue (which dries clear) are supplied along with a card ring for Saturn.

The solid spheres in plain, white polystyrene are supplied in a selection of diameters from 2cm to 7cm, the set comprises:

10 x Wooden Rods

 4 x 20mm Diameter Spheres  (Pluto & Moons)
 3 x 30mm Diameter Spheres (Mars & Mercury)
 2 x 40mm Diameter Spheres (Earth & Venus)
 2 x 50mm Diameter Spheres (Uranus & Neptune)
 2 x 60mm Diameter Sphere (Jupiter & Saturn)
 1 x 70mm Diameter Sphere (Sun)

 1 x Craft Card Ring for Saturn

 1 x Pack Silver Stars

 1 x 10ml PVA Glue Pen

Please note that all dimensions are approximate.

The spheres will be supplied in a carton to ensure they are protected during transit.   A diagram showing the planets of the solar system and their placement in relationship to the sun and other planets is included with this set together with a 'hints and tips' leaflet.  An indication of planet colours is provided but as this set is designed to help with school homework it is anticipated that children will need to conduct a certain level of research themselves to help them reach their final design.

As with all craft projects, adult supervision is recommended with young children.    Care should be taken to protect clothing, soft furnishings and surfaces during craft activities.

Ages: 3+

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO PAINTS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SET ~ ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY