OUR FIDGET TOYS

We 3D-print our fidget toys in small batches, right here in our own little print farm. We take inspiration from different calming shapes and tactile designs, and choose forms that feel good in the hand. Each print is made slowly and intentionally — not mass-produced. They’re practical grounding tools, made for everyday use, by people who understand what it means to try and stay steady in a busy world.

WHAT ARE FIDGET TOYS

Fidget toys are small objects designed to be handled with the hands — to squeeze, roll, spin, twist, click, stroke, or shape.

They give the body something steady and repetitive to do, which can help settle the mind when thoughts or emotions feel overwhelming.

They are not “toys” in the childish sense.

They are self-soothing tools — gentle anchors that give your nervous system a way to release tension without words.

WHY THEY HELP

When we are under stress, our bodies often hold that stress physically — in the jaw, shoulders, hands, chest. Sometimes we don’t even notice it.

Fidget toys work because they:

Provide a safe outlet for nervous energy

Give the brain a simple, predictable sensory focus

Help interrupt spirals of anxious thoughts

Encourage slow breathing and grounding

Support focus by gently occupying the restless part of the mind

They create a bridge between the emotional system and the physical body.

For many people — especially carers, students, and those under long-term stress — fidgets are a quiet way to come back to yourself.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIDGET TOOLS & WHAT THEY SUPPORT

Type Soft Pressure Fidgets: stress balls, foam squeezers

How it Helps: Releases tension stored in hands and shoulders

Best For: Anxiety, frustration, restlessness

Type Tactile / Texture Fidgets : textured stones, knitted covers, tactile beads

How it Helps: Grounds attention through touch

Best For: Dissociation, overwhelm, sensory calming

Type Repetitive Motion Fidgets: worry coins, metal rollers, fidget rings

How it Helps: Creates rhythmic, soothing motion

Best For: Focus during conversation, work, or study/

Type Shaping / Forming Fidgets: therapy putty, soft clay, sculptable wax

How it Helps: Channels emotional energy into movement

Best For: Processing big emotions quietly

Type Smooth “Pocket Objects”: palm stones, river pebbles, wood tokens

How it Helps: Acts as a physical anchor — “I am here”

Best For: Grounding, breath work, meditation

WHO BENEFITS

Fidget tools are widely used by:

Adults under constant responsibility

People with anxiety or racing thoughts

Carers and supporters who rarely get to rest

Students trying to focus

People with ADHD or sensory overwhelm

Anyone who finds silence uncomfortable or heavy

It’s not about distraction.

It’s about helping the body feel safe enough to calm down.

HOW TO USE THEM

There is no correct technique — simply hold the fidget and let your hands move naturally.

Try:

Using one during phone calls

Keeping one by the kettle and using it while making tea

Using one during breathing exercises

Holding one while watching a calming soundscape or slow video

Keeping one in a pocket during stressful conversations

The goal isn’t to fix anything —

It’s to give yourself a place to breathe.