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At Xylocopa, we know that the key to a successful education is to begin learning at a young age. Like many of you, we are concerned about the state of science education in the public school system, especially in the lower grades. Specifically, we have noticed that there is absolutely no training in the K-6 grades that prepares students to become mad scientists. In this competitive 21st-century world, the need for mad scientists will only increase, but the lack of basic education in primary school leaves us concerned that there will be no future students capable of leading in this illustrious field.
Fortunately, we have a solution - a first step, if you will, along the path to mad science proficiency. We are pleased to announce the release of our Young Mad Scientist's First Alphabet Blocks. These lovely blocks contain many carefully engraved illustrations of the equipment, training, and activities that a budding mad scientist will require, combined with a clever alphabetic introduction to the concept depicted.
Each block measures 1 3/8 inches square and depicts six mad science concepts and the appropriate letters. The set includes all 26 letters of the alphabet on five blocks (six illustrations per block).
Each side started out as one of our original pen-and-ink drawings that we have carefully laser engraved onto a solid block of American maple wood.
We don't use any dyes or harmful finishes on the blocks and all of their edges are rounded and smooth.
A complete list of the images represented by the letters is as follows:
A - Appendages
B - Bioengineering
C - Caffeine
D - Dirigible
E - Experiment
F - Freeze ray
G - Goggles
H - Henchmen
I - Invention
J - Jargon
K - Potassium
L - Laser
M - Maniacal
N - Nanotechnology
O - Organs
P - Peasants (with Pitchforks)
Q - Quantum physics
R - Robot
S - Self-experimentation
T - Tentacles
U - Underground Lair
V - Virus
W - Wrench
X - X-Ray
Our Kinetic Bicycle Pendant is cut from natural hardwoods and features two geared wheels linked by a central chainring. Of course the wheels turn! Hangs from a simple leather cord with twist clasp. Approximately 2" wide.
We have offered these bicycles in many different color combinations (wheels and frame in maple, mahogany, cherry, walnut, bloodwood, and more) so if a specific color is desired, please inquire via email or leave a note in the order comments.
Construct your very own Vehicular Fishmonster with this easy-to-build kit!
Comes as an unpainted, unfinished kit. Just add glue (and, for the adventurous, paint, ornamentation, accessories, etc)!
Completed fish is about 4" long and a few inches tall.
A .pdf of the instructions is available for your perusal.
Recommended for adults and children 8 years old and up (contains small parts before assembly).
Construct your very own ratmobile in minutes with this easy-to-build kit! Your friends will be envious and your enemies will flee (or is it the other way around?) when they see the glory of this fantastic little vehicle.
Comes as an unpainted, unfinished kit. Just add glue (and, for the adventurous, paint, ornamentation, accessories, etc)! Completed rat is about 8" long and a few inches tall.
A .pdf of the instructions is available for your perusal.
Recommended for adults and children 8 years old and up (contains small parts before assembly).
This Complete Guide features complete coverage of the 25 major moustache groups, enabling you to instantly identify any moustache you spot without even putting down your ukulele.
The Ukulele Guide includes not only the standard moustache groups, but also exotic and endangered moustaches like the Shirley Temple and the LARP-stache. Recently cultivated strains of moustache such as the Octopus also feature prominently, and the headstock is graced with an inspiring moustache quote, sure to please any moustache fancier.
You may be asking yourself at this point you have survived without such a practical object, and what you can do to obtain one. While the ukulele depicted here has been SOLD to a most worthy buyer, we may consider the creation of a few additional, supplemental moustache guides for true fanciers of fantastic facial hair.
Custom-made five string box fiddle. The box is red cedar, the neck is maple, mahogany, and walnut. The back features a stylish inlaid rooster.
Curious how it sounds? Here is a recording on YouTube.
Four-string box fiddle with a body of birch plywood. Engraving based on our hand drawings. The neck is salvaged from an un-repairable eBay special.
Show your support for urban farming, sustainable practices, and, of course, chickens!
Quality Entertainment - Tasty Breakfasts - Sustainability
Crafted from maple and mahogany with a steel pin-back. Approximately 1.5" in diameter.
The sale of this pin pays for approximately two weeks worth of chicken food for our own backyard flock.
Bird silhouettes in walnut on a maple background. Handcrafted and finished with natural tung oil. Each earring measures about 1"x0.4".
These gorgeous engraved wooden mushrooms fit together to make a 6" square - but only one way! Assembling them may not look so bad, but trust us, it's no simple task. Each mushroom is based on a different, real species of fungus. Fun and frustration for adults and children alike.
Crafted from maple, walnut, mahogany, and bloodwood, with a natural Tung Oil finish. The storage tray is made of birch and comes with an engraved cheat guide to the puzzle's solution.
Contains small parts - not intended for children under six years of age.
