Bring bold pops of colour to cardboard creations

Makedo Deco-Props Sparkies are colourful, reversible plastic shapes that attach to cardboard with Makedo connectors. They bring bright detail and flow to any build, turning plain boxes into eye-catching creatures, vehicles, costumes and characters. Each set contains 25 pieces and is ready to use straight from the packet.

How Sparkies work

Sparkies are pre-cut shapes that fix to cardboard with Makedo Scru and Scru+ connectors and the Mini-Tool. The shapes bend, flop, transform and stack together, so you can layer them to build decorations you could not make from cardboard alone. Because each shape is reversible, you can flip pieces over to mix and match the look.

The set includes 10 reversible shapes, 6 Scru connectors, 8 Scru+ connectors and 1 Mini-Tool. With 25 pieces in total, Sparkies is the largest of the four Deco-Props sets, giving you plenty to work with on bigger projects.

Why makers choose Sparkies

• Bright, bold detail. Colourful shapes add instant impact to any cardboard creation.
• Ready to go. No cutting, gluing or drying time. Open the pack and start building.
• Reusable. Unscrew the connectors and move the pieces to your next creation.
• Works with the Makedo system. Sparkies attach to existing Makedo creations and layer with the other Deco-Props sets.
• Easy to store. The resealable packaging keeps all 25 pieces together between projects.

Made from recycled plastic

Makedo makes the Deco-Props range from recycled plastics, and each individual shape is fully recyclable. Combined with reusable pieces and everyday cardboard, Sparkies offer a low-waste way to make and decorate.

Part of the Deco-Props range

Sparkies are one of four Deco-Props sets from Makedo, alongside Googlies, Twisties and Blobbies. The sets stack and layer together, so you can combine eyes, springy shapes and colourful details on the same creation.

Start building today

If you already own a Makedo kit, Sparkies are a simple way to bring colour and detail to your next build. If you are new to Makedo, they are a generous starting set for building with cardboard. Find more Makedo sets in our Makedo collection.

• Springy, flexible shapes: pre-cut Deco-Props that bend, flop, twist and stack to add movement and colour.
• 18 pieces in total: 7 Deco-Props, 4 Scru connectors, 6 Scru+ connectors and 1 Mini-Tool.
• Layering: Scru connectors join up to 3 layers; Scru+ connectors join up to 5 layers.
• Reusable: pieces can be removed and moved between creations.
• Compatible: works with the Makedo cardboard construction system and layers with the Googlies, Blobbies and Sparkies Deco-Props sets.
• Materials: plastic made from recycled material; each shape is fully recyclable.
• Age: for makers of all ages; safety tested to age 3+.
• Packaging: resealable pack for storing pieces between projects.
• Weight: 210 g (manufacturer's listed weight).

• Colourful, reversible shapes: pre-cut Deco-Props that bend, flop, transform and stack to add colour and detail.
• 25 pieces in total: 10 reversible shapes, 6 Scru connectors, 8 Scru+ connectors and 1 Mini-Tool.
• Reusable: pieces can be removed and moved between creations.
• Standalone: no additional Makedo tools are needed to use this pack.
• Compatible: works with the Makedo cardboard construction system and layers with the Googlies, Twisties and Blobbies Deco-Props sets.
• Materials: plastic made from recycled material; each shape is fully recyclable.
• Age: for makers of all ages; safety tested to age 3+.
• Packaging: resealable pack for storing pieces between projects.
• Weight: 460 g (manufacturer's listed weight).

What's in the Box

• 10 x reversible Sparkies shapes
• 6 x Scru connectors
• 8 x Scru+ connectors
• 1 x Makedo Mini-Tool

Compatibility

Compatible with the Makedo cardboard construction system and with the other Deco-Props sets: Googlies, Twisties and Blobbies. Cardboard is not included.

Safety and Age Suitability

Safety tested to age 3+.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is in the Makedo Deco-Props Sparkies set?
  The Makedo Deco-Props Sparkies set contains 25 pieces. These are 10 reversible colourful shapes, 6 Scru connectors, 8 Scru+ connectors and 1 Mini-Tool. Everything needed to attach the shapes is included, so you only need to add your own cardboard to start building.
• How do Makedo Sparkies attach to cardboard?
  Sparkies attach to cardboard with Makedo Scru and Scru+ connectors and the Mini-Tool. Make a hole in the cardboard with the Mini-Tool, then fix the shape in place with a connector. The shapes can be stacked and layered on the same connector. No glue or tape is needed.
• What age are Makedo Sparkies suitable for?
  Makedo describes Sparkies as suitable for makers of all ages, and the range is safety tested to age 3+. Younger children can choose and position the shapes, while older children and adults can use the Mini-Tool to fix pieces and build more detailed, layered decorations.
• What can you make with Makedo Sparkies?
  Sparkies add bright colour and detail to any cardboard creation. The shapes bend, flop, transform and stack, so they work well as feathers, fins, flowers, flames or decorative trims. Makedo says they let you make decorations you would not otherwise be able to create in cardboard alone.
• Can Makedo Sparkies be reused?
  Yes, Sparkies are designed to be reused. Unscrew the connectors to remove the pieces, then move them to your next creation. The resealable packaging keeps all 25 pieces together between projects, so one set can be used across many different cardboard builds.
• What are Makedo Deco-Props Sparkies made from?
  Sparkies are made from plastic produced from recycled material. Makedo states that each individual shape in the Deco-Props range is fully recyclable. Because the pieces are reusable and attach to cardboard you already have, they offer a low-waste way to build and decorate at home.
• Can Sparkies be used with other Deco-Props sets?
  Yes, Sparkies stack and layer with the other three Deco-Props sets from Makedo: Googlies, Twisties and Blobbies. Combining sets lets you add eyes, springy shapes and colourful details to the same creation, so you can build more elaborate characters, creatures and robots from everyday cardboard.