This is a basic tutorial on how to make a rubber band chain. You can use this technique to make anything from small bracelets to large rubber band chain ropes. We made ours to use with the Lompat Getah Game fromRead More →
Scherenschnitte, is a German word that means “scissors cuts”. Although paper cutting had its origins in China, as the craft spread throughout the world, many countries developed their own unique style. Paper cutting found its way to Germany and SwitzerlandRead More →
Throughout the streets of Malaysia, you can find many vendors selling strung flower garlands. These are made with real flowers including jasmine, lotus, chrysanthemum and hibiscus. The flowers play an important role in Hinduism, and are meant to bring luckRead More →
Papel Picado Banner is a festive cut-out tissue paper banner that festoons Mexico during religious ceremonies, festivals and home parties. True papel picado is created by using very small chisels to elaborately cut designs into a large stack of tissueRead More →
Amate is a paper made out of fig or mulberry trees. The bark is boiled and pounded, then made into sheets of paper and allowed to sundry. Amate originate with the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, and the paper was believedRead More →
One can find batik in many areas of the world, and although there is not a definite origin for batik in Malaysia, it has been used there for centuries. Unlike designs of the surrounding area, Malaysian batik designs are mainlyRead More →
The Alak-Dolak Game that has been played for centuries in Iran and the surrounding area. From there, it was introduced to Europe and North America by English colonists. It is known by many different names, and the rules of the gameRead More →
Pepparkakor Cookies are very thin Swedish ginger cookies that are a traditional favorite at Christmas. Although the most common shape is a heart, at Christmastide they are often cut into various shapes. Not only are Pepparkakor Cookies used as aRead More →
Blindbock, which is Swedish for “blind buck”, is played much like the English version of Blindman’s Bluff. One person is blindfolded and turned around three times. The other players disperse in a predetermined circle. (Make sure to have “tripping” obstaclesRead More →
Kubb, which rhymes with “tube”, is a Swedish game which has been described as part bowling, part horseshoes and part chess. It is believed to have originated with the Vikings and combines physical skill with strategy. Although it began inRead More →
