Buckskin Craft
Explore the history of Native American symbols by re-creating their beauty on pretend pelts with this buckskin craft.What You'll Need:
- Brown grocery bag
- Blunt scissors
- Pencil
- Pastel chalks
- Hairspray (optional)
- Craft glue or transparent tape
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How to make a buckskin:
Step 1: Cut a brown grocery bag in the shape of a pelt.
Step 2: Crumple up the paper until it becomes very soft. Flatten it, then draw a buffalo, sun and moon, or feathers.
Step 3: Color in the picture using pastel chalks. If you want, have an adult spray it with a very light coat of hairspray to set the chalk.
How to make a ceremonial shield:
Step 1: Cut the brown paper bag in a circle instead of a pelt shape.
Step 2: Crumple the paper, then flatten it and draw a Native American design on the paper.
Step 3: Cut out paper strips to create fringe. Glue or tape the paper strips to the paper circle.
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