Toy making
The making of dolls, toys, games and puzzles etc. including those from wood and metal.
| Status | Currently viable |
| Craft category | Toys and automata |
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| Origin in the UK | |
| Current no. of professionals (main income) | |
| Current no. of professionals (sideline to main income) |
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| Current total no. serious amateur makers |
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| Current total no. of leisure makers |
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| Minimum no. of craftspeople required |
History
Techniques
Local forms
Sub-crafts
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Rocking horse making (currently viable – doing fairly well)
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Dolls house making (currently viable – thriving)
- Teddy bear making
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Automata making (currently viable – thriving)
Issues affecting the viability of the craft
- Legislation regarding what is and isn’t a safe toy for children – and the impact this has on toys made for and sold to collectors
Support organisations
Craftspeople currently known
A list of toy makers can be found on the website of the British Toymakers Guild.
Other information
References
