CRAFTING FOR ALL AGES. 3/16" x 12" Round wooden dowels are made from white Baltic birch with food coloring, come pre-sanded and smooth, safe for kids and school use. CAKE STACKING. Ideal for wedding cake layer support, and sharpens easily with pencil sharpener for insertion. Must have tools for homemade desserts like candy, lollipops, cake pops, birthday cakes. WOODWORKING. These high-quality wooden dowel rods are perfect for dollhouses, making wood toys, detailed wood crafts, model building, kids crafts, home decor, and much more. ULTRA SMOOTH & SAFE. Each hardwood dowel rod is completely sanded and smoothed down during production so the hard work is already done for you. They are safe for kids and school use. CRAFT TIME FAVORITE. Great teacher supplies in the classroom for a puppet show, flags, wedding props, photo props, kids crafts, handmade gifts.