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a hand holding a small clock made out of wood and string with numbers on it

Viking Braids - Make a Trollen Wheel: A Trollen Wheel is a tool for making patterned cords or ropes which dates back centuries. There is some debate about whether Vikings actually used these or not, but it is a popular craft for children at medieval fairs and Viking-age reenactments non…

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there is a leather needle case with needles in it and the words, medieval needle case
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several pieces of aluminum foil sitting on top of a wooden table next to a pile of papers

Please heed my warning: this post is extra long. Also, I meant to post it on Monday. It's been that sort of week. Each summer, my district invites teachers to create their own week-long classes for local kids. So guess who's asked to do art classes? This past summer, we used cardboard, glue, and foil to make some cool foil plates based on those I found here (via Pinterest). The kids LOVED them and they looked great (note: we opted to use tempera instead of shoe polish), so I decided to…

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a person's arm with two bracelets on it

How to Weave Medieval Cords for Trimming, Bracelets or Necklaces.: One of the things that make home-made crafts so special is the detailing.Even if you are following a purchased pattern, the way you finish things off can make them individual or personal.One way of detailing a craft project is to use a cord woven fr…

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the girl is making a paper doily with scissors

When I visited Europe as a child, I remember being struck by the Gothic stained glass windows, and particularly the rose windows found in so many cathedrals- for their symmetry and massive scale. So this year as we've been homeschooling through the Middle Ages, I found myself wanting to help my children interact a little with the beauty of Gothic stained glass somehow. I liked the way this project allowed my children to do their own work but create pieces that were unique and presentable. I…

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