Don't Recycle That Box...

...let us introduce you to Makedo USA first!

Makedo creates open-ended cardboard construction kits, especially for children aged 5+. Encouraging creativity through safe, easy-to-use tools. Designed to support learning through play, Makedo tools invite children to find, make, play and reuse - requiring nothing more than cardboard ready to be repurposed.

From building a house, fort or maze to crafting flowers, masks and imaginative play structures, children can use the Makedo tools to cut, fold and connect cardboard to bring their ideas to life. The result is hours of screen-free, open-ended play that promotes problem-solving, creativity and independent thinking - all while reusing materials that might otherwise be discarded.

By encouraging sustainable play through cardboard upcycling and supporting key skills such as creativity, collaboration and design thinking, Makedo is an essential tool for curious makers, home projects, classrooms and creative families.

Plus, expansion packs make it easy to top up on tools and build upon your existing Makedo collection over time - creating a custom construction kit that can be reused again and again.

What better way to use gift and delivery packaging!

Where to Start Your Makedo USA Collection

We recommend beginning with either the:
Makedo USA DISCOVER | Makedo Cardboard Construction Kit (£42.00)
or
Makedo USA EXPLORE | Makedo Cardboard Construction Kit (£21.00).

DISCOVER is ideal for 2–5 people, while EXPLORE works best for 1–2 users.

Each kit contains a carefully selected number of Safe-Saws, Fold-Rollers, Scru-Drivers, Scrus, and a mini-tool accessory to match the maker group size.

Ensuring safety, the steel blade on the Safe-Saw has no sharp edges. The Fold-Roller perforates lines in cardboard to allow for pro-sculpting, and the pointy ends of the various Scru-Drivers allow makers to poke holes in cardboard, then screw pieces together into place using removable Scrus. 

Introducing kids to Makedo USA in a classroom, or wanting a bumper pack to include friends and family? The Makedo USA CREATE | Makedo Cardboard Construction Kit (£96.00) has 260 pieces for 4 - 8 makers at one time! 

It includes 6 x Safe-Saw, 4 x Scru-Driver, 4 x Fold-Roller, 180 x Scru (connects up to 3 layers), 60 x Scru+ (connects up to 5 layers) and 6 x Mini-Tool.

With any of these kits, you are ready to go!

Next, you'll want to add some additional parts to expand the build potential...

The Makedo USA Spin-Hinge (£10.00) enables makers to add doors and windows, free-spinning objects, wings or trapdoors.

The Spin-Hinge can rotate through a full 360 degrees, unlocking endless possibilities for creative builds.

Containing 6x Spin-Hinges, make sure you have a Scru-Driver or Mini-Tool and Scrus to use them. 

Add-Ons and Expansion Packs...

If you ever lose tools or want to add just one to your collection, you can purchase the Fold-Roller (£8.00), Safe-Saw (£8.00) and Scru-Driver (£6.65) all individually. 

Ideal for classroom projects, group activities, and STEM learning kits, top up on your Scrus with the Makedo USA SCRU COMBO 160 | Makedo Scru & Scru+ Expansion Pack, which will provide more than enough for large build collaborations - or simply so you always have spares!

What will your little ones make?

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