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Musical Shoe-Lace Fish Toy

  • Wood | Oak
  • Table Saw
  • Wood Drill

Wooden Xylophone x Shoe lace tying exercise to provide both auditory stimulation and everyday life essentials for children. Made from Oak wood and sanded to perfection to achieve a unique satisfying texture.

Musical Shoe-Lace Fish Toy
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The Scale Bone Frame

The fish is constructed with 11 prominent, smooth-edged ribs (the "scale-bones") that protrude slightly from its sides. These ribs are spaced to mimic the exact distance and tension of laces on a shoe.

The Wrap-Around Path

The laces originate from the fish's "mouth" and are designed to be woven in and out of the scale-bones. Because the fish has a rounded, 3D body, the child learns to navigate the curves and angles of a shoe, rather than practicing on a flat, unrealistic board.