This top takes some practice and concentration to get going! Use 2 hands to roll the pencil and start it spinning. Drop it (spinning) at an angle onto paper and see what spiraling shape it creates. A wobbly spin creates a frizzy line. A larger angle creates larger loops. A one-stop education in physics, and the art of trial, error, and persistence!  Handcrafted in a workshop in Austria from PEFC-certified sustainable local wood. Our range of spinning tops are difficulty-rated from 1 (easiest) to 6 (most challenging). This unique top is level 5 and comes with a pencil in a gift box.   What it contains Drawing spinning top made of ash wood with changeable pen in gift box (plastic lid!). Spinning top diameter size: 60mm. This spinning top comes in 12 colours, chosen randomly.   Feel great about where it comes from Raw materials from Europe? Yes - Austria Organic? Yes Manufactured in Europe? Yes - Austria What's it made from? PEFC-certified sustainable local wood What's it packaged in? Cardboard Box with plastic lid (PVC) Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard Boxes Plastic-free? Yes Vegan? Yes Free from testing on animals? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No   Feel great about where it goes after you've used it Biodegradable / compostable? Yes Reusable / refillable? Yes - a great toy to reuse Recyclable? Yes   Feel great about you and your child using it Great for ages: 7+ Shelf life: indefinite Awards: TBC Safety standards met: Yes - European toy safety standards (CE-marked) Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? n/a Improvements we're working on in this product: We love this handmade spinning top but we wish the packaging on this product would come without plastic! Care/use instructions Wipe with damp cloth and soapy water