Finger Paint Set

Abstract

Provided is a finger paint set that is less likely to cause boredom by enhancing visual enjoyment. 【Solution means】A finger paint set 1 having paints 10A to 10H formed by mixing a base material, a colorant, and a thickener, and a canvas 11 for drawing using the paints 10A to 10H, and using a finger 100 instead of a brush for drawing, characterized by having a lame member 13 that causes reflection of a plurality of light rays for incidence of one light ray, and drawing using both the lame member 13 and the paints 10A to 10H.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a finger paint set.

Background Art

[0002] A painting method of using paints with fingers, palms, etc. to draw on a canvas such as paper is generally well-known as finger paints.

[0003] Finger paints are often used as part of the education of infants and disabled people because they can achieve effects such as "stimulating not only the sense of touch but also all five senses", "cultivating the muscle strength and delicacy of the fingertips", "learning the characteristics of materials", and "nurturing creative expression by opening the mind".

[0004] And since finger paints are a painting method that does not use a brush, it is known that paints different from general paints are used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, conventional finger paint has a problem that the visual effect is not sufficient, and users get bored quickly.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to provide a finger paint set having a paint formed by mixing a base material, a colorant, and a thickener, a canvas for drawing using the paint, and using a part of the body instead of a brush for drawing, and having a lame member that causes multiple light rays to be reflected in response to the incidence of one light ray, and is characterized by drawing using both the lame member and the paint.

[0008] The main invention for achieving the above object is a finger paint set having a paint formed by mixing a base material, a colorant, and a thickener, a canvas for drawing using the paint, and using a part of the body instead of a brush for drawing, and having a lame member that causes multiple light rays to be reflected in response to the incidence of one light ray, and is characterized by drawing using both the lame member and the paint.

[0009] Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description in this specification and the attached drawings.

Effects of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a finger paint set having a paint formed by mixing a base material, a colorant, and a thickener, a canvas for drawing using the paint, and using a part of the body instead of a brush for drawing, and having a lame member that causes multiple light rays to be reflected in response to the incidence of one light ray, and is characterized by drawing using both the lame member and the paint.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention and include not only the essential configurations of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] From the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings, at least the following matters become clear.

[0013] A finger paint set having a paint formed by mixing a base material, a coloring agent, and a thickener, a canvas for drawing using the paint, and using a part of the body instead of a brush for drawing, having a lame member that causes multiple light rays to be reflected for the incidence of one light ray, and characterized by drawing using both the lame member and the paint.

[0014] Since the lame member sparkles, it is possible to provide a finger paint set that is not easily bored by enhancing visual enjoyment.

[0015] <Regarding this Embodiment> The finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 3 to 5 are diagrams showing the process from the start to the completion of drawing using the finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment.

[0016] Note that the drawing in this embodiment does not merely consist of simply drawing a picture. For example, as described below, an operation such as decorating the lame member 13 with the paints 10A to 10H is also an operation essential for completing the drawing, and thus is included in the drawing.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a finger paint set. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which preparations have been made to the extent that the finger paint set 1 can be drawn. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the middle of drawing using the finger paint set 1 with the finger 100. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the canvas 11 after the sheet 12 has been removed. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the state of the canvas 11 after the lame member 13 has been decorated. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the finger paint set taken along the cross-section A-A of FIG. 2. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a modified example corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0018] Note that the finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment is a finger paint set for drawing using a finger 100 (corresponding to a part of the body) or the like without using tools such as a brush, and is a finger paint set for drawing generally called so-called finger painting.

[0019] In finger painting, it is common that members different from those used in drawing with a normal brush or the like are used. For example, since drawing is performed with the finger 100 instead of a brush or the like, the paints 10A to 10H are used in a state where their viscosity is high. That is, instead of making the paints 10A to 10H into a smooth liquid state, they are used in a state that is slightly sticky and close to a so-called gel state.

[0020] Also, since drawing is directly performed with the finger 100 which is a part of the body in particular, · It stimulates not only the sense of touch but also all five senses well · It nurtures the muscle strength and delicacy of the fingertips · It enables learning about the characteristics of materials · It opens the mind and nurtures creative expression and other effects can be obtained. Therefore, it is often used as part of the education of infants and disabled people.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment includes a pouch 4 that houses a tube container 4a containing paints 10A to 10H, which is housed in an outer bag 1a, a canvas 11, a sheet 12 (corresponding to a protective member), a spatula 3a, and a pouch 3 that houses a cup container 3b containing a lame member 13.

[0022] The paints 10A to 10H contained in the tube container 4a include six colors: red, pink, cherry, yellow, purple, and white, which are included in the finger paint set 1. And it contains at least a base material, a colorant, and a thickener. In this embodiment, a moisturizing agent and a preservative are also included. Details of the contents of the paints 10A to 10H will be described later. The colors of the paints 10A to 10H may be the same color, different colors, and the number of tube containers 4a to be accommodated can be freely changed as appropriate.

[0023] The canvas 11 according to this embodiment is a member for spreading the paints 10A to 10H to draw pictures, designs, etc., and materials such as papers and fabrics stretched and fixed on plastic plates or wooden frames can be used.

[0024] The sheet 12 according to this embodiment is a member for suppressing the adhesion of the paints 10A to 10H to other than the canvas 11, and is a transparent plastic sheet. As materials, PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PC (polycarbonate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), etc. can be used.

[0025] The lame member 13 according to this embodiment is a powder, and includes two types: a relatively large (several millimeters of fragments) silver color and a relatively small (sub-millimeter of fragments) pink color. And it is a member that shines brightly and stimulates the vision.

[0026] This is a member in which a plurality of fine particles exist in different orientations, and as a result, incident light is reflected or scattered in different directions by each particle, so that a glittering visual effect (luster, brightness change) can be obtained. That is, it is a member in which multiple light rays are reflected for the incidence of a single light ray.

[0027] In other words, the lame member 13 is a member in which irregular reflection occurs, and examples thereof include lame powder (glitter powder), mica powder (mica powder), hologram glitter, metallic pigments, and the like.

[0028] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when drawing is performed, the paints 10A to 10H are sandwiched between the canvas 11 and the sheet 12, constituting the paint kit 2.

[0029] Then, the user moves the finger 100 along the surface of the sheet 12 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 3, for example, and spreads the paints 10A to 10H onto the canvas 11 through the sheet 12 to perform drawing. At this time, since the sheet 12 is made of a transparent material, the user can continue drawing while observing the situation of the painting, design, etc.

[0030] By doing so, a color pattern P1 in which various paints 10A to 10H are mixed is formed, and when it is spread over a part or the whole of the canvas 11, the paint art P2 is completed.

[0031] That is, the finger paint set 1 (paint kit 2) according to the present embodiment has a sheet 12 for suppressing dirt caused by the paints 10A to 10H. The sheet 12 is in the form of a sheet made of transparent plastic. When drawing on the canvas 11 using the paints 10A to 10H, the finger 100 draws on the canvas 11 using the paints 10A to 10H through the sheet 12.

[0032] Then, by using the sheet 12 between the finger 100 and the paints 10A to 10H, for example, in a case where the finger 100 with the paints 10A to 10H touches the clothes and the clothes get dirty, or in a case where the paints 10A to 10H are tapped and the paints 10A to 10H scatter and the floor, clothes, etc. get dirty, such dirt can be suppressed.

[0033] Further, in the present embodiment, the sheet 12 is in a bag shape and is drawn in a state sealed by the fastener 12a.

[0034] Therefore, even if the user taps the paints 10A to 10H on the canvas 11 with the finger 100 or steps on the paints 10A to 10H with the foot or buttocks, the paints 10A to 10H do not scatter outside the sheet 12.

[0035] That is, in the paint kit 2 according to the present embodiment, the sheet 12 is in a bag shape, and the paints 10A to 10H and the canvas 11 are accommodated inside for drawing.

[0036] Then, since the canvas 11 is inside the sheet 12, scattering of the paints 10A to 10H can be suppressed, and dirt on clothes and the like can be further suppressed.

[0037] Also, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, after removing the sheet 12, the drawing is completed by decorating the lame member 13. Details of the method for removing the sheet 12 will be described later.

[0038] Of course, the colors, amounts, types, and numbers of the paints 10A to 10H placed on the canvas 11 can be freely selected by the user. Even if the colors, numbers, etc. of the paints 10A to 10H are the same, different painted arts P2 are completed depending on the spreading method, order, etc. of spreading as if tracing with the finger 100. Therefore, various painted arts P2 can be drawn according to the user's personality.

[0039] The users of the finger paint set 1 can be targeted at a wide range of ages, including infants, children, and adults. However, finger painting is often used as part of the education for infants and the disabled because it can "not only stimulate the tactile sense but also all five senses", "cultivate the muscle strength and dexterity of the fingertips", "learn the characteristics of materials", and "nurture creative expression by opening up the mind". Therefore, infants and the disabled can be specifically targeted as users.

[0040] As described above, the lame member 13 sparkles and has a very great effect of arousing the curiosity to decorate. Therefore, even if the finger painting becomes monotonous and the user gets bored, the decoration of the lame member 13 becomes enjoyable, so continuous use of the finger painting can be expected.

[0041] That is, the paint kit 2 according to the present embodiment has paints 10A to 10H formed by mixing a base material, a coloring agent, and a thickener, and a canvas 11 for drawing using the paints 10A to 10H. It is a kit for drawing using a finger 100 instead of a brush, and has a lame member 13 that causes multiple light rays to be reflected for the incidence of one light ray, and drawing is performed using both the lame member 13 and the paints 10A to 10H.

[0042] Then, since it sparkles due to the lame member 13, it is possible to provide a finger paint set 1 that is not easily bored by enhancing the visual enjoyment.

[0043] In addition, the finger paint set 1 according to the present embodiment is adjusted so that the weight ratio of the paints 10A to 10H and the lame member 13 is 5 wt% or more at the time of completion.

[0044] This is because, for example, when the paints 10A to 10H containing the lame member 13 are prepared by mixing the lame member 13 into the paints 10A to 10H, the lame member 13 may form lumps and not be mixed into the paints 10A to 10H. Therefore, the weight ratio at which a general lame member 13 is mixed is often 5 wt% or less.

[0045] In contrast, since the finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment has the paint materials 10A to 10H and the glitter member 13 prepared separately, there is no limitation on the weight ratio, and the glitter effect can be freely adjusted according to the user's preference.

[0046] That is, in the finger paint set 1 (paint kit 2) according to this embodiment, the weight ratio of the glitter member 13 to the paint materials 10A to 10H is 5 wt% or more. By doing so, more glitter agents can be used compared to the case of mixing the glitter member 13 into the paint materials 10A to 10H, so that the user can be made to feel a more visual glitter.

[0047] Further, the paint materials 10A to 10H according to this embodiment are at a temperature lower than body temperature, and for example, even at a low temperature cooled in a refrigerator or the like, the viscosity does not become too low and drawing can be performed.

[0048] Specifically, at a temperature of 5 to 35 degrees, the viscosity ranges from 300 mPas (a level of a liquid that is stickier than water but still smooth, equivalent to baby oil or the like) to 30000 mPas (a viscous level that is thick and can maintain its shape, equivalent to honey or the like).

[0049] Therefore, the user can perform drawing while feeling a pleasant coolness on the finger 100, and can feel a good stimulation in terms of touch. Also, due to the temperature rise of the body temperature transmitted from the finger 100 to the paint materials 10A to 10H, a change in the viscosity of the paint materials 10A to 10H can also be felt.

[0050] That is, the paint materials 10A to 10H of the finger paint set 1 according to this embodiment have a viscosity of 300 mPas or more and 30000 mPas or less at a temperature of 5 degrees or more and less than 35 degrees.

[0051] Then, in a state where it is possible to draw with a refreshing and comfortable feeling at a temperature lower than the body temperature, it becomes easy to smoothly spread the paints 10A to 10H with the finger 100 and make a drawing. Also, it is possible to feel the change in viscosity due to the temperature change.

[0052] Further, in the finger paint set 1 according to the present embodiment, after drawing on the canvas 11 with the finger 100 via the sheet 12, it is necessary to take out the canvas 11 from the sheet 12.

[0053] When removing the canvas 11 from this sheet 12, if the fastener 12a is simply opened and the canvas 11 is pulled out and taken out from the opening of the fastener 12a, there is a risk that the picture, design, etc. drawn on the canvas 11 will be disrupted.

[0054] Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sheet 12 outside the outer periphery of the canvas 11 is cut with scissors or the like, and the sheet 12 is peeled upward and removed from the canvas 11. This is to prevent the picture, design, etc. drawn from collapsing because the paints 10A to 10H move following the movement on the sheet 12.

[0055] That is, it can be said that it is desirable that the surface of the sheet 12 on the inner side and in contact with the paints 10A to 10H is difficult for the paints 10A to 10H to adhere to. And the sheet 12 according to the present embodiment uses polypropylene with a smooth surface as a material, and the adhesion rate of the paints 10A to 10H is 5 wt% or less.

[0056] That is, after bringing the sheet 12 into contact with the paints 10A to 10H and separating the sheet 12 from the paints 10A to 10H, the ratio of the paints 10A to 10H remaining on the sheet 12 is 5 wt% or less. Then, since it is difficult for the paints 10A to 10H to remain on the sheet 12, it becomes easier to maintain the drawing state visible through the sheet 12.

[0057] In addition, in order to further suppress the adhesion of the paints 10A to 10H to the sheet 12 (such as 0.5 wt% or less), it is also possible to provide a release agent (such as silicone, wax, etc.) on the surface of the sheet 12 that comes into contact with the paints 10A to 10H.

[0058] Also, in the above, as a method of taking out the canvas 11 from the sheet 12, the outside of the outer periphery of the canvas 11 was cut with scissors, but it is not limited to this.

[0059] For example, a cut for opening may be made in the end face of the bag, a cutting line may be provided on the bag, or a plastic sheet may be adhered with an adhesive that is easy to peel off (for example, "Dot Liner" manufactured by Kokuyo Co., Ltd.) to form a bag shape, so that the bag can be broken by hand.

[0060] Also, when taking out the canvas 11, a gap member (a Π-shaped member) may be inserted along the outside of the canvas 11 from the opening of the fastener 12a to create a gap between the sheet 12 and the canvas 11, and then pulled out from the opening of the fastener 12a for removal.

[0061] FIG. 6 is a cross-section A-A of FIG. 2 and is a schematic cross-sectional view of the finger paint set 1. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the canvas 11 and the paint 10A are sandwiched between the sheets 12 (in a state of being enclosed in a bag), and the paint 10A is spread and drawn with the finger 100 from the outside of the sheet 12 on the side where the paint 10A abuts (from the left side of the drawing).

[0062] And in the present embodiment, the thickness T of the sheet 12 shown in FIG. 6 is made thinner so that the finger 100 can better sense the touch, temperature, etc. of the paints 10A to 10H. Specifically, the thickness T of the sheet 12 is set to be 0.01 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less.

[0063] That is, in the finger paint set 1 according to the present embodiment, the thickness of the sheet 12 is 0.01 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less. Then, the finger 100 can feel the touch of the paints 10A to 10H while being able to draw.

[0064] Also, the contents of the paints 10A to 10H of this embodiment are not particularly specified and can be freely configured. As an example, the components and contents shown in the following table can be used. Note that the components of the lame member 13, which are not contained in the paints 10A to 10H, are also described.

[0065]

Table 1

[0066] In the paints 10A to 10H described in the above table, the base material is water, the colorant is gardenia pigment, the lame member 13 is cellulose, the thickener is xanthan gum, the moisturizer is glycerin, and the preservative is salt, and all are composed of edible ingredients that are safe even if eaten.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the paints 10A to 10H described in the above table, it is possible to comply with the European standard EN71-7:2014 (Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods).

[0068] That is, in the paints 10A to 10H having the contents shown in the above table, the contents of the paints 10A to 10H are composed only of edible ingredients and comply with the European standard EN71-7:2014.

[0069] Then, even if the paints 10A to 10H are accidentally put into the mouth, it is possible to provide a safe finger paint set 1 that is not poisonous. As described above, the paints 10A to 10H are preferably edible. Of course, as long as they exhibit the function as finger paints, which is the original purpose of the present invention, the paints 10A to 10H do not have to be edible.

[0070] <Regarding Modification 1> Modification 1 of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 and shows a state in which the finger paint set 1 is prepared to be in a state where it can be drawn.

[0071] The difference from FIG. 5 is that the lame member 13 is already placed on the paints 10A to 10H and the canvas 11 and is inside the sheet 12.

[0072] And in Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 3 from the state of FIG. 7, drawing is performed with the finger 100, and as shown in FIG. 4, the sheet 12 is removed. Then, in the state of FIG. 4, since the lame member 13 is already in a decorated state, the step of decorating the lame member 13 shown in FIG. 5 is not necessarily required.

[0073] Also, even when drawing with the finger 100 in FIG. 3, since the glitter condition changes at any time, Modification 1 can be used when it is desired to more strongly stimulate the vision and attract the user's interest.

[0074] <Regarding Other Embodiments> The above embodiments are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and are not for limiting and interpreting the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from its gist, and it goes without saying that equivalents of the present invention are included therein.

[0075] In the above embodiment, the paints 10A to 10H and the lame member 13 are separated and the weight ratio is 5 wt% or more, but it is not limited thereto.

[0076] For example, if the lame member 13 alone has a strong glitter degree and can sufficiently give a visual stimulus to the user even with a small content, it may be 5 wt% or less. Also, if a surfactant or the like is used to make the lame member 13 easily mixable with the paints 10A to 10H, it may be in a state of being mixed with the paints 10A to 10H. Further, the color and shape of the lame member 13 can be changed for each type of kit, for example, for kits of different colors.

[0077] Also, the present invention described above can include at least the following embodiments. These embodiments can be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0078] (1) The finger paint set is characterized in that the weight ratio of the lame member to the paint is 5 wt% or more. Since more lame agent can be used compared to the case of mixing a lame agent into the paint, it is possible to make the user feel a more visually glittery effect.

[0079] (2) The finger paint set is characterized in that the paint has a viscosity of 300 mPas or more and 30000 mPas or less at a temperature of 5 degrees or more and less than 35 degrees. Since the viscosity is 300 - 30000 mPas in a state where it can be drawn with a cool and comfortable feeling at a temperature lower than body temperature, it becomes easy to smoothly spread the paint with a part of the body and draw.

[0080] (3) The finger paint set is characterized in that the content of the paint is composed of edible ingredients and complies with the European standard EN71 - 7:2014. It is possible to provide a finger paint set that is not poisonous even if accidentally put in the mouth and is safe.

[0081] (4) The finger paint set has a protective member for suppressing stains caused by the paint. The protective member is in the form of a sheet made of transparent plastic. When drawing on the canvas using the paint, a part of the body draws on the canvas using the paint through the protective member. By using a transparent plastic sheet between a part of the body (finger) and the paint, there is no discomfort due to sweating compared to the case of transparent gloves, and it is possible to suppress the paint from splashing onto clothes, etc., and suppress the body from being soiled with the paint while checking the drawing situation.

[0082] (5) The finger paint set is characterized in that the protective member is in a bag shape and contains the paint and the canvas inside for painting. Since there is a canvas inside the protective member, it is possible to suppress the splashing of the paint and further suppress the soiling of clothes and the like.

[0083] (6) The finger paint set is characterized in that the thickness of the protective member is 0.01 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less. It is possible to paint while feeling the touch of the paint with the finger.

[0084] (7) The finger paint set is characterized in that the thickness of the protective member exceeds 0.2 mm and is 2 mm or less. Since the paint is drawn along the shape of the protective member, the spread of the paint can be increased.

[0085] (8) The finger paint set is characterized in that after the protective member is brought into contact with the paint and then separated from the paint, the ratio of the paint remaining on the protective member is 5 wt% or less. Since it is difficult for the paint to remain on the protective member, it is easy to maintain the drawing state visible through the protective member.

Explanation of symbols

[0086] 1 Finger paint set 10A~10H Paint 11 Canvas 12 Sheet (protective member) 13 Lame member 100 Finger (a part of the body)

Claims

1. a paint formed by mixing a base material, a colorant, and a thickener; A canvas for painting with the paint; A finger paint set for drawing using a part of a body as a substitute for a brush, A lame member is provided which reflects a plurality of light beams in response to an incidence of a single light beam, A finger paint set, characterized in that drawing is performed using both the glitter material and the paint.

2. 2. The finger paint set according to claim 1, A finger paint set, characterized in that the weight ratio of the glitter material to the paint is 5 wt % or more.

3. 2. The finger paint set according to claim 1, The finger paint set is characterized in that the paint has a viscosity of 300 mPas or more and 30,000 mPas or less at a temperature of 5 degrees or more and less than 35 degrees.

4. 2. The finger paint set according to claim 1, The paint contains only edible ingredients; A finger paint set characterized by being compliant with European standard EN71-7:2014.

5. 2. The finger paint set according to claim 1, The finger paint set has a protective member for preventing stains caused by the paint, The protective member is a sheet made of transparent plastic, When painting on the canvas with the paint, A finger painting set, characterized in that the body part is painted on the canvas using the paint through the protective member.

6. 6. The finger paint set according to claim 5, The finger paint set is characterized in that the protective member is bag-shaped and contains the paint and the canvas inside for drawing.

7. 6. The finger paint set according to claim 5, A finger paint set, characterized in that the thickness of the protective member is 0.01 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less.

8. 6. The finger paint set according to claim 5, A finger paint set, characterized in that the thickness of the protective member is more than 0.2 mm and not more than 2 mm.

9. 6. The finger paint set according to claim 5, After the protective member is brought into contact with the paint and then separated from the paint, A finger paint set, characterized in that the proportion of the paint remaining on the protective member is 5 wt % or less.

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