There are millions of gift options offered by today’s market. There are toys, books, video games, online services, cell phones and clothing. When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a special child, however, these generic gifts just do not cut mustard. The solution is to create a personalized gift. One option is to learn how to personalize a toy train table.

Personalized Toy Train Table Designs

The first way to personalize a toy train table is to personalize the physical design of the table. To do this you will need to browse through toy train table plans to find a design that will meet the functional needs of the child the table will be given to. For example, a child with a small room may need a table that will fit into a corner, while a child that is in a wheelchair may need a toy train table that is elevated higher off the ground.

Color Choices for Toy Train Tables

Color is the easiest component of a toy train table to personalize. No matter if you build the table yourself or buy one that is preassembled you can always change its color. When selecting the personalized color for the table you have two options. The first option is to have the child select one or more colors from existing color swatches. The second option is to use a favorite item of the child’s to color match a custom paint color. For example, they may have a favorite blanket that you can bring into a store that offers color match service. This store can then use their equipment to create a paint color that is identical to the blanket color.

Character Designs for Toy Train Tables

Another easy way to personalize a toy train table is to select a character design that the child will love. For example, if the child is interested in Thomas the Tank, then you can add a Thomas the Tank themed character design to the table top, the surround and/or its legs. Character designs can be added using stencils, stickers, appliqués and rub-ons.

Design Options with Initials and Names

The final way to personalize a toy train table is to add the child’s name or initials to the table’s design. This can be done through the use of wood carving or paint. Stencils, appliqués and freehand painting can all be easy ways to add a personal touch to the table.

Madeline Binder, the author of this article, promotes gifts that are educational and personal, as opposed to generic and junk food for the mind. The train table plans have been sold all over the world and made by parents, family members and friends. Each one each unique. You can also get name trains for that special child in your life at the The Train Store.

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