The Steps of Crafting a Rocking Toy from Nobsi

Nobsi is a family business born from the artisan design of its creator. Our unique designed Rocking Toys are sold throughout the World and are available to you.

Every one of the Rocking Toys are made with highest quality natural wood from our sustainable forests with water based child safe paints for the exquisite designs.

Each Rocker is hand finished by the family and sent to your child with love and warmth knowing the Rocking Toy contributes towards their physical, mental developments as well as hours of fun, laughter and relaxation.

parts are milled out on a CNC machine - Teile werden auf einer CNC-Maschine ausgefräst

1. MILLING. The rocker swing parts are made from sustainable high B/B quality birchwood. They are are milled out on a CNC machine so that each part meets the highest quality and safety requirements.

review all the details that need finishing - Kontrolle der Details

2. PRE-PRODUCTION. We will review all the details that need finishing. If necessary, we make pre-finishes and minor repairs to the laths and side parts

repairing small bumps - ausbessern kleiner Unebenheiten

2. PRE-PRODUCTION

preparing the laths - vorbereiten der Leisten

2. PRE-PRODUCTION

first coat of varnish on the laths - erste Lackschicht auftragen auf die Leisten

3. FIRST FINISHING. We apply the first coat of varnish on the laths.

apply the first coat of varnish on the sides - erste Lackschicht auf die Seitenteile auftragen

3. FIRST FINISHING. We apply the first coat of varnish on the sides: with a roller we apply the varnish on the side part and also to the edges (they are contact with the floor). After drying, we do the same with the other side.

first intermediate sanding to the side sections - erster Zwischenschliff an den Seitenteilen
4. FIRST SANDING. When the details have dried, we make the first intermediate sanding to the side sections and laths.
firts sanding outdoors - erstes Anschleifen im Freien
4. FIRST SANDING. If the weather allows, we will do the firts sanding outdoors and enjoy the fresh air :-).
apply a second coat of paint to the laths - zweite Lackschicht auf die Leisten auftragen
5. SECOND FINISHING. We apply a second coat of paint to the laths.
apply a second coat of varnish to the side part - zweite Lackschicht auf das Seitenteil auftragen

5. SECOND FINISHING. After the intermediate sanding, we also apply a second coat of varnish to the side part. We also cover the rockers with the varnish (Flamingo in the picture). The double finish gives the rocker a nice look, is easy to maintain and durable.

final polishing of the side parts - Endschliff der Seitenteile
6. SECOND SANDING. We do a final polishing of the side parts to remove even the last roughness.
preparing the screws for painting - vorbereiten der Schrauben zum Lackieren

7. PAINTING THE SCREWS. We also tint the screws used for attaching the laths to make the overall impression of the rocker more beautiful. First, we attach the screws to the base.

painting the screws with roller- Lackieren der Schrauben mit Roller

7.1. PAINTING THE SCREWS. Painting screws with a roller.

CRAFTING OF MAGNETIC ANIMALS

parts are milled out on a CNC machine - Teile werden auf einer CNC-Maschine ausgefräst

1. CNC MILLING OF ANIMALS. CNC milling ensures an ideal fit in the socket.

gluing of magnets into sockets - Einkleben der Magnete in die Buchsen

2. GLUING OF MAGNETS INTO SOCKETS. For us, when creating a jigsaw puzzle, it was essential that the swing did not contain small parts that were not suitable for children.

gluing of magnets into sockets - Einkleben der Magnete in die Buchsen

2. GLUING OF MAGNETS INTO SOCKETS

gluing of animals - Verkleben der Tiere

3. GLUING OF ANIMALS. We developed a model in which the halves of the animals are glued together and the magnet is installed inside the animal.

intrmediate sanding of magnetic animal - Anschleifen der Magnettiere

4. INTERMEDIATE SANDING. We remove any unevenness caused by gluing the animal together by sanding.

magnetic animals first layer of color - auftragen der ersten Farbschicht Magnettiere

5. FIRST LAYER OF COLOR

second intrmediate sanding of magnetic animal - zweites Anschleifen der Magnettiere

6. SECOND INTERMEDIATE SANDING. Before applying the final finish, we do an intermediate sanding to ensure maximum smoothness.

painting the magnetic animals - bemalen der magnetischen Tiere

7. SECOND LAYER OF COLOR

installation of stickers - Aufkleben der Tierbilder

8. INSTALLATION OF STICKERS

packaging of magnetic animals - Einpacken der Magnettiere

9. PACKAGING OF MAGNETIC ANIMALS

Sticking magnets in the sockets of the side parts of the rockers - Klebemagnete in den Buchsen der Seitenteile der Schaukelwippen

10. STICKING MAGNETIC RESPONSES IN ROCKER SOCKETS. In order for the animals and the rocker to be placed in the nests to have a magnetic property with each other, we install a magnetic response in the nests of the rocker under pressure.

Sticking magnets in the sockets of the side parts of the rockers - Klebemagnete in den Buchsen der Seitenteile der Schaukelwippen

10. STICKING MAGNETIC RESPONSES IN ROCKER SOCKETS.

magnetic puzzle animals before and after completion - magnetische Puzzletiere vor und nach der Fertigstellung
Jigsaw Rocker magnetic animals before and after completion

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