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 Brush, set of 6
Price £ 2.50
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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 Number101.933.19
Product details
Short handles make it easier for children to hold and control the brushes when painting.
The brush handles are lacquered, so it's easy to clean them, however we recommend to wash both handles and bristles with water immediately after each use.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Designer
S Fager/C Tubertini
Good to know
6 brushes in synthetic fibre: 3 with round tips and 3 with flat tips.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Handle:
- Solid birch, Clear acrylic lacquer
- Bristle:
- Polyester
- Metal part:
- Aluminium
Safety and compliance
Recommended for ages from 3 years.This product bears the CE mark.
Weight & measurements
Package details
MÅLA
Article Number101.933.19- Width: 10 cm
- Height: 1 cm
- Length: 21 cm
- Weight: 0.06 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
BrilliantAnonymous reviewerI dont use these for their intended purpose as kids paint brushes.
I usw theae to toych up chips on the walls in the house. You can wash them and the hardly ever loose their bristels
Excellent multi use brushesAnonymous reviewergreat set of brushes for artwork or even fine home decorating work
Good for kidsAnonymous reviewerNice little brushes for little fingers
MALA BrushesAnonymous reviewerI use these brushes for detail painting/decorating work in my house - corners and edges. They are great for this and a really economical way to get much sharper edge painting done
just right for the little one !Anonymous reviewerFora 3 year old ,she loved them.
These paint brushes are excellent Anonymous reviewerThese paint brushes are excellent
Paint brushes Anonymous reviewerWorked well got the job done
GreatAnonymous reviewerExcellent quality and price
Fab brushesAnonymous reviewerGreat for children and adults
Very Useful Anonymous reviewerMy 8 year old daughter loves the quality of these, but so do I for my renovation work as they are brilliant for touching us between different colours which are side by side and awkward corners etc. thoroughly recommended, especially as they are value for money.
Good DIY tools to have Anonymous reviewerAlthough for children, I found these brushes really useful for touching up paint work, on walls and furniture.
PerfectAnonymous reviewerMy husband used these for intricate painting we have an old property with fancy woodwork and these are perfect for getting into tiny areas.
Useful little setAnonymous reviewerThese little brushes could be used for lots of things. Obviously they can be used by artists of all ages, I personally use them for painting the edges of walls and awkward to get at places when I'm decorating. They could also be used to brush the tops of pastry or scones, and as they are so inexpensive, if they get difficult to clean, you could get rid of them and buy more. (I only recommend doing this when really necessary.) Highly recommend.
Cute and functionalAnonymous reviewerI think they ate supposed to be for children but I bought them myself for DIY around the house, you always need a small brush for awkward places, great quality 10/10
Great purchase.Anonymous reviewerI used this paintbrushes for finer work on my DIY jobs.
Ideal!
Great qualityAnonymous reviewerBought these for my Neice for Christmas- they’re great quality and a lovely size for small hands
Grandson loves themAnonymous reviewerGrandson loves them
Great brush setAnonymous reviewerA great set with a good rand of brushes.
Fine and Soft bristlesAnonymous reviewerLove these brushes for my crafts. Lovely, fine bristles and soft so doesn't leave streaks in the paint. Good price for the set. Shame we can't buy either flat or round sets in individual sizes though as I don't use the large round one. Guess I could shave the tip flat and short for stippling
Bought as gift for using with skincareAnonymous reviewerI picked this up for my daughter to use with her skincare and facemasks etc after seeing them in store. Intended for use with kids art set but they work well for cosmetics too
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
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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 solid wood?
Solid wood is one of our favourite materials and is part of our Scandinavian heritage. It is also a timeless material with many uses. Regardless of the wood species, it is durable, beautiful and renewable. We strive to use this raw material as smartly and efficiently as possible to avoid waste – and we also invest in facilities and logistics so that we can increase the use of recycled wood.
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.