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11 Jan

We've decided to tackle the book, A Manual of Clay Modelling by Hermione Unwin, with its 60 different models. We have no experience in clay modelling, so we're entering into this experience with a little trepidation and some feelings of overwhelm. Are we crazy to commit to 60 models? Our first model was an orange. The setup was almost as involved as the execution. The cleanup was even more involved. However, the process of clay modelling was absolutely enjoyable. For some reason, it's soothing to have your hands in dirt and water. ...

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04 Jan

It's time to make a crocheted hat to match our scarf that we recently made. Isn't it exciting to have a matching set that is so unique to you that no one else in the entire world has?! Now there are an innumerable number of crocheted hat patterns out there, ranging from small to large, ugly to adorable, and simple to difficult. We're going to skip all of that and learn how to customize a hat to whatever size you want. I really mean it - from infant to adult. And the best part? You will not need a pattern! I...

06:00 / Charlotte Mason / Craft Projects / Happy Handicrafts / Homeschool
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28 Dec

We are starting our Happy Handicraft clay modelling series, with the plan to work through each model in the book, A Manual of Clay-Modelling by Hermione Unwin. We've never done clay modelling before, so we're going to be learning about this as we go along. The first model in the book is a clay model of an orange, so that's where we are going start. Here are a couple of things for the teachers to enforce: Make sure every student has their own modelling board with an armature, along with a sponge, a tool, sufficient clay, and a model. Enforce neatness....

06:00 / Charlotte Mason / Craft Projects / Happy Handicrafts / Homeschool
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21 Dec

In our last post, we learned about the handicraft of clay modelling. After gathering this knowledge, I was excited to start, but one thing still held me back. To this do this handicraft correctly, we needed a modelling board with an armature. What is a Modelling Board? According to the book, A Manual of Clay Modelling by Hermione Unwin, "The modelling board should be not less than 9 inches by 11 inches in area and should either have two wooden bars screwed on to the bottom, across the grain of wood, to prevent warping, or else have a piece of...

06:00 / Charlotte Mason / Craft Projects / Happy Handicrafts / Homeschool
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18 Dec

Many years ago, when we first we started homeschooling, I had decided to commit to the Charlotte Mason method of education. However, as a beginner, I found the many aspects of this philosophy overwhelming and intimidating. Despite this, along with my two children, we plunged into the subjects that I deemed most important, pursuing progress over perfection. One item that fell to the bottom of my list was handicrafts. Although I really loved handicrafts, I did not see the educational value in them, and I convinced myself that we did not have time for them. With all of the...

06:00 / Charlotte Mason / Craft Projects / Happy Handicrafts / Homeschool
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14 Dec

Is everything in crochet magic? The magic circle (sometimes called the magic ring or the magic loop) certainly is! This special stitch creates an adjustable loop that you would use when starting a circular or round project, such as a doily, a hat, or a ball. It allows you to tightly close the hole that will exist when beginning your circle. This is especially useful when creating a stuffed animal, for example, with amigurumi. The magic circle is a stitch that you will use over and over again. It's worth spending some time practicing it,...

06:00 / Charlotte Mason / Craft Projects / Happy Handicrafts / Homeschool
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