European manufacturer of sandals and game accessories custom
Custom-made accessories and accessories for European brands and publishers: animation, training, event, board games. Blowed glass or plastic, durations 30 s to 5 min, EN71 compliant.
- From 1 prototype to 50,000 units
- Workshops Brittany, Angoulême, Toulouse
- Detailed quote within 48 working hours
Choose your sand timers and accessories
Four decisions structure your project: duration, material, sand colour and type of accessory. Here are the standard options we manufacture.
Time of the hour
- 30 seconds fast spin, party game
- 1 minute B2B standard
- 2 minutes training, team play
- 3 minutes Event animation
- 5 minutes strategy, reflection
- Customised duration from 200 ex
Material
- Blow glass premium, VIP gift
- Molded glass Standard series
- Injected plastic unbreakable, children
- Wood + glass Gift box
- All conforming to EN71
Sand colour
- White / black standard
- Red / blue / green visual identity
- Yellow/orange animation
- Customized pantone 500 ex
- Sizing guaranteed duration +/- 5%
Type accessory
- Hourglass glass or plastic
- Score marker wood or metal
- Card support easet
- Tokens custom
- Pions, dice, custom accessories
Process of manufacturing in 6 steps
From brief to delivery, a documented route. Total time: 3 to 6 weeks for a standard series, express 2 to 3 weeks possible.
Brief & costing
9 questions or specifications. Detailed quote.
J0 → J3Design
In-house studio or HD files (CMYK (print colour standard) 300 dpi).
J3 → J10Prototype
Sablier or accessory calibrated on final material.
J10 → J18Proof (final approval before printing)
Good To Draw signed, duration and validated colors.
J18 → J20Production
Blowed glass, moulding, Brittany or Angoulême marking.
J20 → J35Delivery
Packaging, palletisation, delivery or fulfilment (unit shipping to end customers) Toulouse.
J35 → J42Who is it for? Use case B2B and publishers
Four typical profiles. For a more detailed comparison, see our Who it's for page or the guide publish a board game.
Gallery: our sand timers and accessories in photos
Real examples from our EU-based production workshops. No stock photos: every image is a delivered client project.
Questions frequent
Everything you need to know before requesting a quote.
What lengths of hourglass do you propose?
Standard durations: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes and 5 minutes. Customized time from 200 pieces (10 seconds, 45 seconds, 10 minutes, 30 minutes). Accuracy: tolerance +/- 5%, calibration tested on prototype before production series.
Blowed glass or plastic, which material to choose from?
Blow glass : premium, high-end sensation, ideal editor games and VIP B2B gift. Injected plastic : economical, unbreakable, ideal games for children and large educational volumes. Both are consistent EN71.
Can you customize the color of the sand?
Yes. Standard colors: white, black, red, blue, green, yellow, orange. Custom colors Pantone From 500 copies. The color of sand is an excellent vector of brand identity, especially for an editor or event animation.
What other game accessories do you make?
Score markers, Card carriers (wood or plastic cap), tokens All accessories for your board games, event animations or training courses. See also custom dice And pawns and tokens.
What are the manufacturing lead times?
Prototype: 10 to 15 working days. Standard production run: 4 to 6 weeks (blow glass) or 3-4 weeks Express: 2-3 weeks on condition. Time limits depend on the volume and the accuracy of the calibration of the duration.
How to get a quote for custom sandals?
Fill in our online form in 9 quick questions (project type, volume, stage, deadline, sector, design). You receive a costed and tailored proposal within 48 working hours.