This review is from : Schylling - Magic Garden
one (easily fixed) flaw . As you all said, it's pretty delicate when it comes to structural soundness. But every soldier has his weapons, and armed with this knowledge, I warmed my hot glue gun for battle. Just spread on a thin layer on the bottom edges, stick, and.. I'd say you might even be able to take it outside on a breezy summer's day.
In the hopes that our pleas will be heard, I'll echo the sentiment that it would be great to learn about the science underlying this magic.
(Also, try sprinkling a couple of drops onto the mountain as you pour the liquid. I don't think you'll regret it.)
one (easily fixed) flaw . As you all said, it's pretty delicate when it comes to structural soundness. But every soldier has his weapons, and armed with this knowledge, I warmed my hot glue gun for battle. Just spread on a thin layer on the bottom edges, stick, and.. I'd say you might even be able to take it outside on a breezy summer's day.
In the hopes that our pleas will be heard, I'll echo the sentiment that it would be great to learn about the science underlying this magic.
(Also, try sprinkling a couple of drops onto the mountain as you pour the liquid. I don't think you'll regret it.)
Schylling - Magic Garden Reviews
Use a hot glue gun! . My 4yr. old picked this out at the Science Center and it really is cool...have to agree, it does end up looking just like the picture on the box, so no disappointment there! She had fun running back to it the first evening and it was the first thing she ran to the next morning. The trick is a hot glue gun!!! Luckily my husband had the bright idea to glue each piece into the tray b/c as other reviews stated the 'crystals' are fragile. I would also have liked a scientific explanation included though-- my only drawback.
Use a hot glue gun! . My 4yr. old picked this out at the Science Center and it really is cool...have to agree, it does end up looking just like the picture on the box, so no disappointment there! She had fun running back to it the first evening and it was the first thing she ran to the next morning. The trick is a hot glue gun!!! Luckily my husband had the bright idea to glue each piece into the tray b/c as other reviews stated the 'crystals' are fragile. I would also have liked a scientific explanation included though-- my only drawback.
Schylling - Magic Garden Opinions
This could be so neat.... . My kids (4 and 6) were so looking forward to this. And yes it does "grow" but it is almost near impossible to make the trees and "grass" stand up in their designated grooves on the tray. The grooves don't hold this stuff in place, not even with tape.
Now that said, if you can get over the look of disappointment on your children's faces everytime the tree falls over, this product really does work. The blossoms and the snow are pretty amazing to see transform.
This could be so neat.... . My kids (4 and 6) were so looking forward to this. And yes it does "grow" but it is almost near impossible to make the trees and "grass" stand up in their designated grooves on the tray. The grooves don't hold this stuff in place, not even with tape.
Now that said, if you can get over the look of disappointment on your children's faces everytime the tree falls over, this product really does work. The blossoms and the snow are pretty amazing to see transform.
Liked it! . My kids and I loved it! In fact, my now 12 year old is requesting another for Christmas, and we're all excited about it. Admittedly, the initial setup looks pretty flimsy, and I came close to tossing it when it first arrived. However, it really does work. Our trees and moutains all came out, exactly as shown on the cover. We love it!Schylling - Magic Garden
Campy Taiwanese fun! . It works - in just one day! Though the yellow / green plants don't end up looking like the picture on the box, the mountain and the trees really do! We took a photo every hour for extra fun. My only complaint is that there's nothing in the directions which tells you what is actually going on - just an afterthought assurance that it's non-toxic.
More like powder garden . Yes, it was cool to watch the "crystals" form. They were like powder puffs, and it was nearly impossible to make the different pieces of paper stand in the plastic container. When it was fully formed it was extremly fragile crumbling to the touch. Not appropriate for children who want to touch everything.
Poorly designed - stick with ToySmith . We had a lot of lucky with the Christmas tree from ToySmith and my daughter enjoyed it, so while doing some last minute Christmas shopping I picked this up. It was VERY difficult to get any of the pieces to stay in place, and I LOVE to put things together. Even my husband had problems getting anything to stay in place. We finally resorted to using scissors to get things to be the correct size. The tray is SUPER flimsy (not at all like the hard plastic from the ToySmith Christmas tree), the grass strips are way to long, the base of the trees is too wide to fit in the circle, the slots in the two tree pieces are cut wide so they collapse and do not stay together, the mountain does not fit the couture of the hole provided no matter how you fold it, troughs for the liquid are too shallow, and the whole tray bows so even on our flat countertop the pieces fall over. We put it together (after about 30 minute of trimming and manipulating) on the counter before bed, poured the liquid in the best we could, and went to bed, when I woke up both of the trees had fallen over. ARGG! The flip side is that it did grow, but the snow is not on the top of the mountain (only the lower 2/3), which does not make sense and the middle part of the garden did not grow at all even though I made sure all the piece had adequate liquid. I think I will stick with the ToySmith version. The tray is hard plastic, and the is a perfect x cut in it to put the tree in so it stay. That product can be easily moved - not true of this one. It is headed for the trash. :(
Cons Review
Fun every time . I remember this product from my childhood, and now I can share it with my own children. My 4yr old son was amazed when his "magic" words worked and grew the crystal garden. I've never seen him happier.
I set up the cardboard laced with the crystal growing chemicals, then he said magic words to the "special" water that comes with the kit, and watered the garden. Within an hour or so, you can begin to see very small crystals growing, and by 10hrs it is pretty much done. (and it looks almost like the picture on the box, how often does THAT happen?)
I wish it contained an explaination of the crystals and how/why they grow. But for little kids that believe in the "magic" of it... what more can you ask for?
It is VERY delicate... pretty much a powdery crystal. So if you touch it, or try to move the tray its on, you may end up with a pretty pile of multi colored powder on your floor. It is non toxic.
I set up the cardboard laced with the crystal growing chemicals, then he said magic words to the "special" water that comes with the kit, and watered the garden. Within an hour or so, you can begin to see very small crystals growing, and by 10hrs it is pretty much done. (and it looks almost like the picture on the box, how often does THAT happen?)
I wish it contained an explaination of the crystals and how/why they grow. But for little kids that believe in the "magic" of it... what more can you ask for?
It is VERY delicate... pretty much a powdery crystal. So if you touch it, or try to move the tray its on, you may end up with a pretty pile of multi colored powder on your floor. It is non toxic.
Magic garden . The concept is cool but the setup is not the easiest. The landscape items don't stand very well on their own -- we used toothpicks to stabilize the pieces of cardboard. Within a few hours, we had crystals forming. It only took one bump to dismantle the whole thing.
Magic Garden is Magic! . I received my first garden as a gift and my grandson loved it. Watching it grow was facinating and gave him insight into how the crystals form and develop. It generated a million questions about the entire process! This order is for my other 8 year old grandson.
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Product Details
EAN : 0714299101620UPC : 714299101620
MPN : MG
Brand : Schylling
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 1 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 6 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Schylling
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Publisher : Schylling
Studio : Schylling
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