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The material is finished with a natural homemade blend of beeswax and olive oil. The ends are attached with non-toxic wood glue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shaker rings are available in a variety of colors including natural, pink, olive, yellow, and purple. The colors are created through homemade dyes, using all natural ingredients: blueberries, red cabbage, beets, and turmeric. 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It measures about 3 1\/2\" long by 2 1\/4\" high. **The discs included will be shipped \"glued\" unless you would prefer that they be shipped \"un-glued.\" These options would need to be specified in the note to seller: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFixed (glued): These discs are glued together with non-toxic glue so that they may be used in hand-to-hand transfer by the child as well as rolling away when child first becomes mobile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePuzzle (un-glued): These discs are not glued together and fit together like a puzzle, allowing the child to practice fine motor skills. The item also rolls for movement and can be used for hand-to-hand transfer by the child, however the discs will come apart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROLLING BALL CYLINDER:\u003cbr\u003eThis Montessori inspired rolling ball cylinder can be rolled or shaken and is great fun for the child who is learning to crawl and can chase after it. 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