Describes a technique for helping high school students make unique light shades using clay, stained glass scraps, and light. (RM)

Whenever a young student wanted to weave, his loom was at school or at home. He solved the problem by designing a portable loom which he is able to carry with his school books and can even use on the school bus. (Author/RK)

Work media must be carefully charted for children with special needs who experience sensory overload. A weaving project for disabled children requires simple materials, looms, and exercises. (SR)

Presents detailed instructions for the design and construction of simple reed baskets. Directions cover materials preparation, basic designs, and methods for giving baskets a finished appearance. (AM)

Bookbinding is a relatively simple crafts project that requires few tools and supplies. Specific directions are provided. (RM)

Students make wall hangings in cooperative project in an advanced art class at Glynn Academy, Brunswick, Georgia. (DS)

Each sixth-grade student contributed one square for a class Halloween quilt, made by printing with fabric crayons. Techniques are described. (RM)

A patchwork wall hanging is an excellent introduction to felting for elementary students. Directions and a time allowance for designing and basting a patch, felting, and sewing the hanging are included. (AM)

Sixth grade students in a special studio class completed a Malaysian copper tooling project. Procedures, techniques, materials and time requirements for the project are presented. (AM)

Ceramic students research Indian designs and consider their meanings when utilizing them on their interpretations of classic American heritage. (Author/RK)

The twig loom, made from the branch of a tree, can be as simple or as complex as the weaver wishes. It can be the first loom attempted by children, as a way of introducing them to weaving. (Author)

Sixth grade students taught to make plaster dried masks in shape of totem poles from discarded plastic containers. (DS)

Plastic drinking straws can be used, with students of all ages, to weave a belt. (AM)

Describes an eight-week program in which 8- to 14-year-olds learned to spin raw wool into yarn. Students observed wool shearing at a sheep farm, learned to prepare wool for spinning, and spun their own yarn. Detail directions for carding and use of hand spindles are included. (AM)

Choosing a career in a craft area is a difficult one. Only a few are able to make a living exclusively on the creation of their crafts. Suggests ways for successfully selling craft products. Also lists specialties in craft areas, since to become expert in a craft means to specialize. (Author/RK)