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.”
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 number104.565.89
Product details
Comes with 8 bottles in different colours. A mixing tray, a brush and colour chart are included so your child can blend paints and make their own exciting colours.
The paint is ready to use, but you can also dilute it with water for a lighter effect.
It’s easy to control the paint flow with easy-to-squeeze bottles.
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.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Good to know
Comprises water-based paint.
The paint will leave permanent stains on most surfaces and materials, however, immediately washing the area with soap and lukewarm water may give good results.
Shake before use.
The product should not be used for face or body painting.
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Materials and care
Material
- Tray/ Cap:
- Polypropylene plastic
- Tube:
- Polyethylene plastic
- Handle:
- Solid birch
- Bristle:
- Polyamide plastic
- Metal part:
- Aluminium
Safety and compliance
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.This product bears the CE mark.
Measurements
- Package quantity: 8 pack
- Volume: 400 ml
Packaging
MÅLA
Article number104.565.89- Width: 11 cm
- Height: 8 cm
- Length: 17 cm
- Weight: 0.66 kg
- Package(s): 1
Customer reviews
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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.”
Material
What is PE plastic?
PE, or polyethylene, is a versatile plastic with many uses. It can be soft and flexible as well as tough and strong. At IKEA we use PE for things like plastic bags, freezer bags, ice packs and chopping boards. A big reason why we like this plastic is that it can be made from renewable raw materials like corn and sugar cane.