Newton’s Lab Colour Disc

£14.40

One thing I remember from my science lessons back at school was Newton’s Disc, in which there was a colour wheel that would spin to create the colour white. As any science teacher would tell you, this is used to demonstrate the colour theory and the science behind the creation of light. Fast forward to today, and Kikkerland has revamped Newton’s Disc to make it accessible for children to do at home.  

Marketed for anybody aged 14+, the Colour Disc demonstrates the physics behind light and colour theory. This works by painting a disc with specific colours and attaching it to a piece of string, then pull the string from both ends and away you go! I must admit that feeding the string through the holes was rather fiddly, so you may need someone to help you. When you pull the string, the disc spins incredibly fast, so all the colours formulate together to create pure white. This is a great demonstration for kids who want to know more about colour theory and understand the science behind the creation of light.

The Newton Lab Colour Disc packaging is completely plastic-free, coming in a cardboard box, making it very environmentally friendly, which is advantageous given that the toys and games industry is trying to become more sustainable. Admittedly, the writing on the box is in yellow font, which can make it difficult to read at times, however, it becomes okay once you look closely. The kit includes six cardboard discs, which lets you experiment with different colours and see how this affects the formation of different shades. It also comes with small pots of paint and a paintbrush, along with some string. Although the discs provided are made with thick cardboard, and you get given paint, I think £15 is a tad pricey. However, it would make a great gift for anyone that enjoys physics and want to see the science behind colour theory in action.

Pros:

- Accurately demonstrates Newton’s wheel in an accessible way.

- Plastic-free packaging.

- Numerous discs provided.

- Comes with paint and a paintbrush.

Cons:

- A bit overpriced.