NOT ALL SIMILIAR PRODUCTS ARE CREATED EQUAL…
I have been talking about parts & their difference for ions
now. So I decided it is time to explain the parts that I use & why. Yes,
GFBToys uses some parts that are more expensive than what other toy maker’s use
that is similar, but knowing is important.
This blurb is about: Wood cutouts vs Plywood cutouts
(AND not all is created equal)
In this blurb, it will be about the difference between Wood
cutouts vs Plywood cutouts…and there is a difference!! I have been reading from
a number of sites/blogs/FB pages about DIY toys for your bird or critter. These
sources are also making suggestions to use easily found & inexpensive parts
from around the house, $1 store, craft stores, Home Depot/Lowe’s & similar
places. These are fine sourcing places BUT you need to know what you are
looking at since
You know those really cute ¼” to ½” or even thinner or thicker
cutout wood shapes (rocking horse, stars, animal shapes, etc) that you find at
those stores or online… Hold one horizontally & do you notice that it is
comprised of layers. Well these layers are glued together with a toxic
adhesive/glue & are intended for craft use where this process is fine for,
but not for pet chew use.
There are really cute
wood cutout shapes available out there that are made from solid wood, both in
hard & soft woods. But don’t be surprised at their price compared to the
plywood version. When searching, several suppliers do sell both the solid &
plywood on their site or in store…remember to read all the info per
shape/part.
GFBToys chooses to only uses solid cutout shapes & wood parts
in both hard & soft woods on our toy creations… No laminated wood parts are
used. GFBToys also chooses to use as much wood parts as possible that are grown
& milled here in the USA from sustainable sourcing companies. Sustainable,
ethical sourcing of wood products from outside the USA is also as important
too.
GFBToys believes in supporting ‘Green’ ethical business.
