[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fall fun with Tom

[Tom]

Hi everyone!

Well, after thinking about it, I decided thatit didn't matter how old I am 
or who was around or whatever.  I decided to really let loose and take Dick 
up on his challenge and follow this recipe.
Yeah, the bagle idea was good, but I also thought that perhaps if I could 
first do this, then the already made bread dough would be easier.
Besides, my goal has been to get rid of some of my inhibitions and do things 
that AI'd not done or wanted to do.
I made this bread clay, and you know, I kind of enjoyed it.  I'm by myself 
for the week and thought that it would be a good project to do.
Boy was it kind of sticky and a bit messy, but that was the point.  I tried 
making little shapes like fruits and balls and things like that.
The only problem I found was that it dried somewhat quickly.  I needed to 
keep it moist.

So, I took the challenge and am ready for another bigger one and yes...a 
good one for my hands and I won't even mind if I have to make a bit of a 
mess to get it done.
Tom
PS. The bagles suggested were fun to eat but not nearly as fun to make and 
play with.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Henrietta Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1:44 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Summer fun with kids


> The weather has cooled down here and it is time to get busy and do 
> something totally different.
>
> Bread Clay
>
> Here is a clay to make .  You can use cookie cutters or make beads.
>
> 6 slices of day old white bread with crusts cut off
> 3 tablespoons white glue
> 2 tablespoons water
>
> Tear bread into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the 
> glue and water.  kneed the dough to make a pie crust texture.  You can add 
> a bit of food coloring to the water or paint designs after drying.
> This dough can be cut into shapes with cookie cutters and placed on screen 
> or drying rack until dry.  If using the items as jewerly or hanging 
> decorations, poke a hole before drying.
>
>
> Stilts
>
> Here is a fun way to show your child life from new heights..
>
> materials
>
> two tin cans, I like number ten cans or large restraunt sized condenced 
> soup cans.
>
> a tool like a punch or can opener that makes a hole
>
> rope or strong cord
>
> Wash and dry cans.  It might be good to run masking tape along the edges 
> if not using a safe opener. The large opening will be the bottom of the 
> stilts.
>
> Punch two holes across from each other in the bottoms of the cans.
>
> Run rope, cording or even strong twine through the holes making a loop 
> that will comfortablely reach the childs waiste.
>
> Children can stand on the bottoms of the cans and hold the rope and try 
> walking.
>
> Oh, how different things look from just a few inches above the ground. 
> How does it feel to walk making sure your feet stay on the cans?
>
> Making sewing cards
>
> Using a paper punch make holes  around the edge of old greeting cards, 
> pictures glued to card stock or cut from cardboard boxes.
>
> Use a blunt end needle with yarn doubled and tied.  Children can sew an 
> overcast stitch,, or in and out the holes or even sew two items next to 
> each other.
>
> Soon these same children will be knitting your cozy slippers and mending a 
> hem.
>
> Enjoy each of the few days left before school starts.
>
>
>
> Henrietta
> ~I wish you enough~
>
>
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