Rock, mineral and gemstone collections
Sets can include real rocks, minerals or gemstones, plus identification cards, magnifiers, storage boxes, display trays and simple geology guides.
OEM · ODM · Private Label
Geology and Space Science Kit Manufacturer
We make rock, mineral, fossil, earth science and space science kits for brands, retailers and distributors—covering everything from customized product contents and instructions to packaging, compliance planning and delivery support for your target market.
- Natural rocks and minerals, fossil specimens or replicas, and hands-on excavation activities
- Custom manuals, learning cards and multilingual packaging
- Products for retail, online sales, classrooms and museum shops
- Safety and compliance planning for your target market
20+ years making educational toys
3 factories owned by K&M
Warehouses in the US, UK and Germany
145+countries and regions served
98%customer repurchase rate
2,000,000+units of monthly production capacity
1,500+suppliers for materials and parts
30+new products developed each month
Products We Can Make
Choose from geology, fossil, earth science and space science kits.
Whether it’s one product or a complete series, you can customize the age group, product contents, target price point, packaging format and sales channel.
Space discovery and planetary excavation
Options include planet dig blocks, astronaut or UFO discovery sets, solar-system activities and simple astronomy learning cards.
Fossil and dinosaur dig kits
Fossil kits can include layered dig blocks, fossil replicas, natural specimens, tools and guides about geological time.
Classroom and group programs
Larger sets can include materials for several students, teacher notes, activity cards, refill packs and storage for schools, camps and workshops.
Product series for different price levels
We can plan basic, standard and premium versions with clear age labels, instructions and matching packaging.
Product Examples
Start with an existing kit format and customize it for your brand.
Choose a product style below, then change the contents, instructions, colors and packaging to match your market.
Geology collection
Rock & Mineral Starter Kits
Choose a small starter set, a larger collector set or a premium collection. We can adjust the specimen count and selection, labeling, guide content and storage format.
- Real rocks and minerals
- Display case
- Learning guide
- Magnification tools
Earth science
Volcano Science Kits
Customize build-and-erupt volcano kits with model components, eruption materials, painting tools and clear age-appropriate instructions.
- Buildable volcano model
- Eruption materials
- Painting tools
- Step-by-step guide
Fossil digging
Layered Fossil Dig Kits
Use a layered dig block to show rock layers, fossils and geological time. The kit can include tools, replicas and a simple guide.
- Layered block
- Fossil replicas
- Geological time guide
- Digging tools
Space science
Cosmic Discovery Kits
Build a space-themed set with one or more dig pieces, surprise items, collectibles and easy astronomy facts.
- Several dig pieces
- Space story
- Collectibles
- Gift box
What You Can Customize
Choose the contents, activity, instructions, branding and packaging.
Tell us who the product is for, where it will be sold and your target price. We will help turn those details into a product that can be sampled and produced.
Rock and mineral selection
Choose rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, geodes, replicas or a mixed set. We can adjust the type, size, grade, look and cost.
Activity type
Choose collection, digging, testing, observing, sorting, display, crystal growing or a set with several activities.
Learning content
Add instructions, specimen cards, posters, fact sheets, teacher notes and different languages for the intended age group.
Brand design
Add your product name, logo, brand colors, box artwork, inserts, required labels, approved compliance marks and product photos. We can keep the look consistent across a series.
Packaging design
Choose a color box, window box, tube, case, display tray, mailer or gift box. We can design it for shelf display, shipping and product protection.
Order and shipping details
We can add barcodes, carton marks, pack quantities, pallet details, inspection requirements, documents and labels for the delivery country.
Ways to Work With Us
Send us your design, or ask us to develop the product with you.
OEM MANUFACTURING
You already have a product design. We help make it at scale.
This works well when you already know the product contents, size, artwork and packaging. We help source the parts, prepare production, check quality and pack the order under your brand.
- Check the design before productionWe review the parts, sizes, assembly, durability, packing method and main costs before production starts.
- Source materials and partsWe use our supplier network to find rocks, minerals, tools, packaging and other parts needed for the kit.
- Make, check and pack the orderWe arrange trial production, confirm the approved sample, check the goods during production and inspect the packed order before shipping.
ODM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
You have an idea. We help turn it into a finished product.
This works well when you need help with the product idea, contents, instructions, packaging and samples before production.
- Plan the productWe use the age group, selling price, learning goal and sales channel to plan what should be inside the kit.
- Design the product and packagingWe help design the parts, instructions, brand look, box structure and product presentation.
- Prepare sales materials and improve the productWe can help with product photos, online listing content and changes based on customer or market feedback.
Project Brief Checklist
The key information we use to prepare your quotation.
Send what you already know. We will help clarify the remaining product, compliance and delivery details.
- 01
Who will use it and where it will be sold
Tell us the age group, country, language, sales channel and whether an adult should supervise the activity.
- 02
What should be inside and what children should learn
List the rocks, minerals, fossils or other parts, the number of pieces, tools, storage and the main learning goal.
- 03
Size, materials and finish
Share the preferred sizes, material quality, colors, surface finish and any samples or photos you want us to follow.
- 04
Packaging
Tell us the box type, how parts should be arranged, protection needed for shipping, display needs and any reduced-plastic or recyclable packaging requirements.
- 05
Brand files and written content
Send your logo, colors, product name and required languages. Tell us whether you also need artwork, manuals, product photos or online listing images.
- 06
Testing and documentation
Tell us the country of sale and any retailer rules. We can then confirm the safety tests, warnings, tracking labels, reports and inspection documents needed.
- 07
Price, quantity and delivery
Share your target price, estimated order quantity, required delivery date, shipping destination and any carton or warehouse requirements.
How We Check Quality
We check the product from incoming materials to packed cartons.
These kits can contain natural stones, small parts, tools, printed guides and packaging. Each component requires defined quality checks before the order is approved for shipment.
Review product and safety needs
We confirm the age group, materials, small parts, warnings, how the kit will be used and where it will be sold.
Check incoming materials
We compare stones, tools, dig materials, plastic parts, printed materials and packaging with the approved sample and requirements.
Approve the final sample
Before bulk production, we confirm the final sample, artwork, colors, packing method, instructions, carton marks and testing plan.
Check production and finished goods
We check the part count, appearance, function, sealing, assembly, packaging and consistency during production and before shipping.
Testing and shipping approval
When testing is required, we arrange independent laboratory tests. The order is shipped after the agreed inspection and documents are complete.
Compliance support for the market where you sell
For the United States, applicable requirements may include ASTM F963 testing and relevant CPSIA requirements. For the European Union, the plan may include EN 71 testing and support with CE marking and conformity documentation. The exact requirements depend on the product, age group, materials and destination market.
Factory and sustainability credentials are separate from product safety testing. Their availability and applicability vary by factory, material and project. We confirm the required tests, documents and marks of approval before production.
Product Safety & Market Compliance
Factory & Sustainability Credentials
Selected Product Recognition
Production and Delivery
Support for samples, bulk orders and overseas delivery.
Our factory and supplier network can handle single-product orders and larger product lines for retail, online sales, distributors and custom gifts.
How Your Order Moves Forward
Seven clear steps from your first idea to delivery.
We confirm the key details every step of the way, so you know what is approved and what happens next.
- 01
Submit your project brief
We review your available information and identify any details still needed.
- 02
Price and product plan
We suggest the product contents, customization plan, main requirements and a preliminary quotation.
- 03
Design
We prepare the product details, instructions, artwork and packaging.
- 04
Sample
You review the sample, request changes and approve the final sample for production.
- 05
Compliance confirmation
Required testing, warnings and documentation are confirmed before production.
- 06
Production
We prepare materials, make the goods, check them and pack the order.
- 07
Delivery
We arrange shipping, support the launch, and apply your feedback to future and repeat orders.
Complimentary samples may be available for selected existing products. Custom sample, tooling, shipping, minimum order quantity and lead-time details are confirmed after the project requirements are reviewed.
Support for Different Sales Channels
We adjust the product for the way you plan to sell it.
Retail chains
We can prepare shelf-ready boxes, product series, retailer documents, carton details and repeat-order plans.
E-commerce brands
We can support shipping-friendly packaging, clear product photography and listing content for online marketplaces and brand websites.
Museums and schools
For suitable projects, educational content can be developed with guidance from education and geology experts, together with teaching materials, group sets, refill packs and museum or school branding.
Distributors and gifts
We can provide mixed product selections, different languages, clear carton packing and products for private brands, gifts or licensed programs.
Customer Examples
Examples of long-term work with science kit brands.
These examples show the support we have provided, including product ideas, design, manufacturing, product photos and later product updates.
Dan & Darci · United States
8 yearsFor more than eight years, K&M has provided OEM and ODM services, including product ideas, design and product photography. The brand later reported more than US$100 million in annual Amazon sales.
Buki France · France
5 yearsFor five years, K&M has manufactured science kits and related products for Buki France. The brand reported 100% sales growth in 2024.
These are past customer examples. Results depend on the product, market, price, advertising, sales channel and how the product is managed.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you manufacture both geology and space science kits?
Yes. We can make rock and mineral collections, gemstone and geode kits, fossil dig kits, earth science activities, solar-system sets and space-themed dig kits. We can also make several matching products as one series.
Can we put our brand on an existing product?
Yes. We can add your brand and change the contents, colors, instructions and packaging. How much we can change depends on the product, order quantity and target price.
Can K&M make a completely new kit?
Yes. We can help plan the idea, choose the parts, write the learning content, design the packaging, make samples and produce the final order.
Are the rocks and minerals genuine?
Yes, real rocks and minerals can be used. Natural stones are not all the same, so we agree on the type, quality, approximate size, color range and acceptable differences before production.
How do you manage product safety and compliance?
We define the checks, warnings, inspections and independent testing according to the product, age group and destination market. Requirements may include ASTM F963 and applicable CPSIA provisions in the United States, or EN 71 testing and CE conformity documentation support in the European Union.
What packaging can be customized?
You can choose color boxes, window boxes, tubes, cases, trays, mailer boxes, display packs or gift boxes. We can also change the inside tray, protection, manual, labels, barcode and shipping carton.
What do you need to prepare a quotation?
Use the project brief checklist above. Send the details you have, and we will help complete the rest.
Can you work with small and growing brands?
Yes. We can discuss suitable existing products, the level of customization, samples and order planning. The minimum order quantity depends on the product and the changes you need.
Can you ship outside China?
Yes. We can arrange international shipping. For suitable orders, warehouse support may also be available in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.
Tell Us What You Need
Get a quote for your geology or space science kit.
Share your project brief and we will confirm the suitable OEM or ODM route, sample plan, quotation and next steps.
- OEM or ODM route
- Sample plan
- Quotation
- Lead time