I am a wood worker I start with blocks of linden wood carefully chosen by me to ensure that I use the highest quality wood. After the wood is chosen it undergoes a drying process that lasts anywhere from 6 months to 1.5 years depending on the size of the block. After the wood has been dried I begin to carefully hand carve the wood to get the proper shape of each of my products. After they are carved out to my liking I can then begin to paint the designs on each of my products with my natural hand made child safe paint.