Clean + Conscious Awards Winners 2024. Best Kids Activities 2+. Celebrating products in Australia & NZ which are Non-Toxic, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible.

Bush Shack – Bush painting kit

GOLD + EDITOR'S CHOICE

Best Kids Activities 2+ 2024

$65.00

The bush painting kit includes 6 jars of herb paint powder, 2 handmade brushes, a paint palette and 6 paperbark sheets to inspire creative play and a connection with nature.

Clean Ingredients / Materials

Formulated with excellent clean ingredients. Paint powder made from vegetable/ herbs and kaolin clay. Paint brushes made from melaleuca branches or bamboo and horse tail hair.

Ethical Practices

The kit from Bush Shack contains 6 jars of non-toxic paint made from vegetable or herb powders and kaolin clay, including beetroot, bay leaf, turmeric, cumin, tomato and mustard. The paint brushes are crafted from storm fallen melaleuca branches and horse tail hair from local horse groomers. Paperbark used in the kit is sourced from the backyard in Cootharaba and the paint palettes are created on a laser cutter.

Sustainable Practices

Bush Shack emphasises sustainability by using glass jars for paints, packaging kits in cardboard boxes and posting items in recycled post bags. This shows their commitment to reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices in their product packaging and shipping methods.

Social Impact

Bush Shack is focused on promoting social responsibility by encouraging families to reconnect with nature. They highlight the personal and environmental benefits of spending time outdoors, emphasising the positive impact it can have on both individuals and the environment.

Expert Reviews

Amy Starr

Opening this box was truly magical. Not only did we have lots of fun painting with it, but the brilliant paint powders (with their delicate, gorgeous colours) gave us lots of opportunity to discuss all sorts of things like how colours are actually made, what ingredients could be responsible for which colours, what else we could make paint with, etc. This is a masterpiece of a toy – so thoughtfully and beautifully made. It inspired endless play in our house and every family member adored it. A perfect gift for any family who wants to do things differently, better and more beautifully. What a beautiful, pure mission for the brand! This product to me is a perfect example of why these Awards are so wonderful. I hope we’re able to shout about this beautiful paint kit from the rooftops and share it with as many people as possible!

Claire Karlson

I love that everything needed is in the kit and it is easy to take with us anywhere. The kids enjoyed painting their surroundings while we were out at the park. I love that the paints are made from herbs as my littlest likes to taste things. It’s also great to read that they use horse hair from a local groomer which would be reducing their waste.

Amy Maree

LOVE LOVE LOVE from the moment we opened the parcel, the feeling of being back in nature, the little paint tubs are adorable and the traditional brush. This was impressive from the very start. I was impressed by everything, the non-toxic paint was a win for our family when everything ends up in the mouth. Explaining to the kids the paint brush is made from fallen branches and horse hair – our kids were amazed! Mum was impressed that the paperbark came from the owners backyard (I had a paperbark tree growing up, it reminds me of my childhood and I know how much of a mess they make but a beautiful mess)!