Pioneer Crafts

List

Candles - Hand dip a taper candle to take home
using hot liquid wax. Candles were the main source
of light on the homestead.
(age 5 and older)

Soap - Make soap from tallow (lard) and lye.
Requires a lot of stirring. Tenacity was an
important characteristic to have.
(age 8 and older)

Tin Lanterns - Design and use a hammer and nail to
punch out your pattern in a tin can.
(age 8 and older)

Rope - Twist fibers into a length of rope.
Teamwork is a necessity.
(age 8 and older)

Quill Pen - Use scissors to cut a feather into a
quill pen and try writing or drawing by dipping into ink.
(age 8 and older)

Moonspinner - Drill with bit and brace or bow
drill into wood to make a toy, add string, and
decorate it. It works like a sideways yo-yo.
(age 7 and older)

Bean Bag - Sew fabric into a bag and fill it with
beans. Sewing was an important skill for both boys
and girls on the farm.
Adult help with sewing and scissor use helpful.
(age 7 and older)

Yarn Doll - Wrapping yarn and tying knots to make a doll.
(age 5 and older)

Cornhusk Doll - Soaked husks are assembled by size
to make a doll. Knot tying and scissors used.
Adult helpers a necessity.
(age 11 and older)

Clay Marbles & Pouch - Sew fabric pouch to hold
the marbles you roll from wet clay.
Sewing and scissors .
Adult helpers needed.
(age 9 and older)