Do You Know SES Creative?

The Story Behind the Creative Brand

Paint on fingers, beads on the table and a plaster figure that definitely does not have to look like the one on the box.

The creative space is allowed to be a little messy.

And it is precisely the joy of creating something yourself that lies at the heart of SES Creative – the Dutch toy brand that has been developing creative toys for children since 1972.

At Lirum Larum Leg, you will find a large selection of SES Creative products, from finger paints, modelling clay and beads to plaster sets, building sets, experiments, bath toys and plenty of other creative activities.

What they all have in common is the desire to inspire children to investigate, experiment and discover their own talents.

That fits perfectly with our view of the joy of creative play.

The Story Behind SES Creative

The story of SES Creative began in the Netherlands in 1972.

Since then, the company has grown into an international brand with a wide range of creative products and toys for different age groups. SES Creative remains a family-owned company and is now run by the second generation.

But one thing makes the brand stand out in particular.

At SES Creative, much of the process takes place together in one location in the Netherlands.

Ideas for new products are developed in-house, and the brand has its own research and development department, laboratory and factory. Among other things, paints, modelling clay and ironing beads are produced here.

This enables SES Creative to follow a product closely all the way from the initial idea to the finished creative set.

Although the range has developed significantly since 1972, the idea behind creative play remains the same: children should have the opportunity to explore their creativity, curiosity and own abilities.

What Is SES Creative Known For?

SES Creative is particularly known for creative toys that actively involve the child.

Children can paint, shape, build, dig, cast, cut, make jewellery or experiment.

The brand’s three core values are fun, safety and development.

SES Creative is characterised by, among other things:

• creative toys for many different age groups

• a focus on creativity and motor skills

• finger paints, modelling clay, beads and painting sets

• experiments and excavation sets

• products with clear steps and easy-to-follow projects

• a focus on child-friendly materials

• a very wide range of creative activities

What is interesting about SES Creative is that the creative result is not necessarily the most important part.

When a child is working with paint, modelling clay or beads, the process itself is at least just as valuable.

Colours are chosen, techniques are tried and perhaps mistakes are made that lead to a completely new idea.

Creative Play as Part of a Child’s Development

SES Creative works from the idea that creative play can help develop a child’s different skills.

When little fingers shape modelling clay or try to control a paintbrush, they are developing their fine motor skills, among other things.

When children choose colours, shapes and motifs, they have the opportunity to express themselves.

And when a project does not turn out quite as the child imagined, another kind of learning often takes place: How can they try again or find a new solution?

SES Creative highlights creativity, motor skills, empathy and the ability to express oneself as some of the areas their products can support.

For us, what matters is that this development happens through play.

Children do not need to know that they are practising a skill. Above all, it should be fun to take part.

Made in Holland – From Idea to Finished Product

One of the most distinctive features of SES Creative is that development and production still take place in the Netherlands.

The brand’s own factory, development department and laboratory are all located under one roof.

This means, among other things, that new ideas can be developed and tested close to the production process itself.

Safety is a major priority at SES Creative. The products undergo testing and quality control, and the brand states that its products comply with the EN 71 toy safety standard.

SES Creative also emphasises that its creative products are developed with children and the reality of creative play in mind.

Because creativity should be something you can feel.

And sometimes see on the table afterwards, too.

What Products Does SES Creative Make?

The world of SES Creative toys is vast and covers many forms of creative play.

At Lirum Larum Leg, you will find, among other things:

SES Creative Finger Paints and Paints

Finger painting is one of the most sensory ways for young children to discover colours.

Children do not need to be able to colour within the lines or hold a paintbrush correctly.

They can feel, mix and experiment.

SES Creative offers both finger paints and various creative painting sets for several age groups.

SES Creative Modelling Clay

Modelling clay leaves plenty of room for free imagination.

A lump can become a snail, a cake, a car or something completely different.

SES Creative offers both modelling clay for younger children and larger themed sets.

SES Creative Beads

Beads invite children to concentrate and immerse themselves in an activity.

They can follow a motif or choose their own colours and patterns.

SES Creative offers ironing beads and various creative bead projects, among other things.

SES Creative Cast and Paint

The popular cast-and-paint sets combine several creative processes.

First, the figure is cast, and once it is ready, the next part of the project begins with colours and decoration.

At Lirum Larum Leg, you will find sets featuring dinosaurs, unicorns and other imaginative motifs.

SES Creative Experiments and Excavation

Creativity does not have to be all about paint and beads.

SES Creative also offers experiment and excavation sets, allowing children to investigate, discover and become curious about how things work.

They might dig for fossils or take part in small scientific activities, for example.

SES Creative Scissors and Cutting Sets

Learning to use scissors is a big achievement for small hands.

SES Creative makes beginner sets that allow children to practise in a simple and playful way.

Our Recommendations from SES Creative

The extensive range makes it possible to find creative activities for many different children.

Here are some of the product areas that we feel particularly showcase the breadth of SES Creative.

SES Creative Finger Paints
An obvious place to start for younger children. Finger painting lets them explore colours without placing any demands on a particular result.

SES Creative Modelling Clay
Perfect for free creative play and for children who love shaping and building with their hands.

SES Creative Cast and Paint
A cosy project for children who enjoy working on something in several stages and ending up with their very own finished figure.

SES Creative Beads
A great choice for children who love concentration, colour combinations and small details.

SES Creative Excavation Sets
For curious children who would rather dig for fossils and investigate their discoveries than sit with a paintbrush.

SES Creative I’m Learning to Use Scissors
A creative beginner set where learning a new skill becomes part of the play.

Who Is SES Creative For?

One of SES Creative’s strengths is that creativity is not limited to one particular age group.

At Lirum Larum Leg, you will find SES Creative products for children from their early years and throughout their school years.

The brand is therefore relevant for:

• young children discovering creative play for the first time

• children who love paint and modelling clay

• children interested in beads and crafts

• curious children who enjoy experiments

• children who love dinosaurs, fossils and excavation

• older children who enjoy immersing themselves in creative projects

• gift buyers looking for an activity rather than traditional toys

This also means that SES Creative can follow a child through several different stages.

Finger painting may be their first introduction to colours. Later, scissors, modelling clay, beads, casting sets and more detailed DIY projects may come into play.

Safety and Materials at SES Creative

When children play with materials that get on their hands, it is natural for parents to pay attention to what the products are made of.

SES Creative places a strong focus on inspection and testing in this area.

The brand has its own laboratory in the Netherlands and tests both new ideas and the production process. SES Creative also states that its toys comply with the EN 71 standards.

The brand describes its products as washable, gluten-free, hypoallergenic and animal-friendly, among other things.

For example, SES Creative produces its own modelling clay and has developed a gluten-free and vegan version suitable for children from the age of one.

The close control of development, materials and production is one of the key reasons why SES Creative has built such a large world of creative toys.

SES Creative and More Responsible Materials

SES Creative is also working to reduce resource consumption and take a more responsible approach to materials and packaging.

The brand states, among other things, that its folding boxes are made from 95% recycled paper and cardboard, and that it aims to minimise the amount of plastic used in its packaging.

SES Creative is also working with new materials in selected products.

For example, its Green BEEDZ ironing beads are made from bioplastic based on sugar cane, while the bead boards are made from recycled plastic.

This does not mean that all products are the same, but it does say something about the direction in which SES Creative is moving.

Why We Chose SES Creative at Lirum Larum Leg

At Lirum Larum Leg, we love toys that allow the child to be the most important part of the play.

That is precisely one of SES Creative’s strengths.

A box may contain paint, beads or plaster – but it is the child who decides what it will become.

There is something for the child who loves getting paint on their fingers. Something for the child who can sit for a long time with tiny beads. And something for the child who would rather dig for dinosaur fossils or try an experiment.

That is why the brand has found a natural place in our creative universe.

Buy SES Creative at Lirum Larum Leg

At Lirum Larum Leg, you will find a large, hand-picked selection of SES Creative products for both young and older creative minds.

Explore finger paints, modelling clay, beads, drawing and painting sets, plaster sets, excavation, experiments and many other creative activities.

See our complete selection of SES Creative

For some children, creativity begins with a paintbrush.

For others, it begins with a handful of modelling clay, a fossil waiting to be dug free or a bead that needs just the right colour.

Perhaps what comes out of it is not the most important thing.

What matters is that the child feels inspired to try.