The team interviewed groups of children who got to try out prototypes and provide their points of view. What were their favourite colours? What did they think of the paper? “The children had very strong and sensible opinions. We also realised how they use drawing and painting gear. For example, if you’re four years old and in the middle of making a drawing, you don’t always think of putting the cap back on the felt pen. So, these pens will last up to three days without caps.” To ensure high quality at the right price, the development work was allowed to take extra time. “What children do and how they do it is super important. That’s why we considered all their feedback and made sure the products met their needs.”
MÅLA Watercolour box, mixed colours
Price $ 15
How to get it
Available services
The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through its own imagination – there’s no limit!
Article Number201.932.72
Product details
Paint in vivid colours that blends smoothly and makes it easy for children to mix their own colours.
Fun and easy to use; the water cups stand steady in the box and the brushes are designed to fit comfortably in children’s hands, so they can paint with ease.
Practical box that your child can use to store and carry their art supplies.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Of course everything in the MÅLA series is non-toxic – we care just as much about the creative minds of the next generation as you do.
Designer
S Fager/C Tubertini
Good to know
Comprises: 14 tablets in different colours, tray, 2 water cups and 2 brushes.
The water colours will leave permanent stains on most surfaces and materials, however, immediately washing the area with soap and lukewarm water may give good results.
After use, clean the brushes, cups and box with water; hand wash only. Clean the tablets with water and remove any excess water.
Shelf life 5 years, see product date on package.
The product should not be used for face or body painting.
Materials and care
Material
- Plastic parts:
- Polypropylene plastic
- Lid:
- PET plastic
- Brush:
- Solid birch
- Bristle:
- Polyamide plastic
- Metal part:
- Aluminium
Care
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.Recommended for ages from 3 years.Our paints and pencils meet the requirements of ASTM-D4236 – a standard that ensures that art materials which may contain harmful substances are safe to use as intended.
Assembly and documents
Advice and care instructions
MÅLA Watercolour box201.932.72Measurements
Packaging
MÅLA
Article Number201.932.72- Width: 15 cm
- Height: 6 cm
- Length: 24 cm
- Weight: 0.36 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great for rainy daysNormanTraditional watercolour paintboxes and palates are now near impossible to get. Fortunately, this one is available as a full kit with water cups, brushes and storage. Generous paint tablets with strong, intense colours two brushes - just add water and paper for a rainy day activity that packs away neatly afterwards
Granddaughter loves these paintsAnnHave bought this product before. Still happy with its performance
uncommon colors nice!Pathumnice and uncommon colours. overall quality is good. bit pricey
Great Birthday Gift for 2yrJulieGreat Birthday Gift for 2yr old Girl.
Great water colour paintsLouiseGreat ikea kids product
Children love themKimChildren love them
Great pigmentAnonymous reviewerThis is the second time I bought this for my grandchildren to use when they come to visit. They love all the colours, most especially the purple. The colours are nicely saturated, and give a great effect. I would like to see replacement pallettes with these colours, instead of having to buy the whole thing (as I have just done).
Satisfied with the products IJanineSatisfied with the products I brought
Great for the toddlerMaggieGreat for the toddler
GreatJamieMy son loves this, and I love how nice is packs away. Nice colours
Functions as expectedDonaldFunctions as expected
MalaJennyThis is a very good paint set for children
Mess free paintJoanneLove that this paints set is mess free. Bold colours.
Perfect for us.JudithPerfect for us.
Good 👍 my kids enjoyedVanithaGood 👍 my kids enjoyed
PerfectAmberMy 4.5yo daughter can paint independently with this and does so most days. This is our second purchase of this set and we love it.
Nice box to keep brushesLesleyNice box to keep brushes together. Bought to help with my card making. Very portable.
The children will enjoy painting.IrisThe children will enjoy painting.
Great coloursJenniferI bought this for myself for some art journalling projects and love the colours and paint quality.
GoodKarenExcellent value
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
559Reviews
Related products
Recommended for you
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Give kids the freedom to safely express themselves!
You can have peace of mind knowing our nontoxic MÅLA products are safe for children to use. After all, they are the next generation of creative thinkers.
Story
For all creative little explorers
Drawings all over the kitchen table and coloured felt pens without caps. Does it sound familiar? This is definitely part of living with children, and actually something to be happy about. Painting, drawing, and crafting are in fact not just fun, but important work, and a way for your child to develop. When we created the MÅLA series, we wanted to take children’s creation very seriously and listened to the true experts: the children themselves.
We always start with the child’s perspective to understand what they really need. In this project, we found facts and inspiration in pedagogy focusing on creativity. “We realised that creativity isn’t just any play for children, they’re little researchers who use creation to understand the world around them,” says Ina Tidbeck Sjöblom who was part of creating the MÅLA series.
Made for busy artists
Easy to get started
The MÅLA series has been around for a long time, but it keeps growing and evolving as we see new needs and get new ideas. All parts should be easy to grab and use whenever inspiration strikes. “The child shouldn’t need a parent nearby to start drawing or painting. Being able to do things on your own is an important part of development. You grow with the task.”
Quality
Creative genius comes in small sizes!
Paint! Cut! Draw! The MÅLA series has everything your child needs to let their imagination and creativity flow. Paintbrushes with untreated wooden handles that give good grip, scissors made to fit tiny hands, and colours that are easy to mix and wash off. No nagging your child to put the cap back on – our felt-tip pens survive a full 3 days without caps. Everything’s non-toxic, of course. Because we care as much about the next generation of creative minds as you do.