Schoolwork Accomplished:
Leanna:
*Life of Fred-finished Ice-Cream
*Work on her fan fiction story
*Fri., Mon., and Tues.'s geography questions
* Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine Anderson
*Finished Jokes and Riddles Handwriting practice
*Art-sketching
*Some Egypt lapbook work
*Silent Reading-Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and the Complete Aquarium Adventure by Merilee and Bill Clifton
Justin:
*Tall Tales discussion and worksheets-pasted character names by the region they're from; listed characteristics in a frame for each one; checked off elements from a graph. Review the stories to do this.
*Math worksheet (subtraction, addition, skip counting, time)
*Watched the Tall Tales videos again
*3 reading lessons(we're up to 53 now)
Timothy:
*Tall Tales discussion and worksheets-pasted character names by the
region they're from; listed characteristics in a frame for each one;
checked off elements from a graph. Review the stories to do this.
*Math worksheet (subtraction, addition, skip counting, time)
*Watched the Tall Tales videos again
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Leanna: How to make a paper wand
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Double-sided tape
Hot melt glue gun
Hot melt glue sticks
Scissors
Acrylic paint in desired colors
Spray paint in desired base color
Gold rubbing paste
Roll until reaching the double sided tape, then roll over this so that the tapered roll sticks to it.
Smear the free corner of the paper with a little PVA glue (Elmer's Glue) so that entire surface will be covered in the glue when it is rolled up.
Then continue to roll the wand tightly and hold it until it is dry.
After about 20 or 30 minutes for the wand will be dry.
As the PVA glue hardens, it should become much stiffer.
When dry trim a little bit off of both ends of the wand to make the ends straight.
Carefully dribble glue from the hot melt glue gun into both ends of the wand one at a time, waiting till each end is set.
For the bigger of the two ends, pack the end with a little rolled up tissue pushed down a bit with a pencil to reduce the amount of glue that will be needed.
Take care to achieve rounded ends, and as the glue is setting make sure to rotate the wand to stop the glue from slumping to one side or dripping over the edge.
These steps may need to be performed twice on the larger end, however, if you the small end is wound tightly enough, it will not need filled twice.
Author's Note: If a stiff and very robust wand is desired, then after plugging the little end, but before plugging the big end, then fill the wand with quick setting, two part expoxy resin. Use the 5 minute setting version rather than the really fast 90 second version and carefully dribble the glue down the inside of the wand, making sure not to get it on the outside. In the case that a little does get on the outside, just wipe it off carefully and quickly, as it will later be painted over.
Holding the wand in one hand and the glue gun in the other slowly rotate the wand between finger and thumb, gently squeezing out glue from the glue gun onto the surface of the wand, trying to keep it even and make a nice pattern.
Start with one or two rings at the thicker end, leaving a space for the grip area, then make a criss-cross lattice effect lower down the wand by rotating and moving the glue gun along the wand at the same time.
As the glue sets rotate the wand in the air to make sure that no uneven drips build up.
The glue should be set in about a minute or so, but might be tacky for a couple more minutes so be careful when laying to down to set.
Apply a base coat to the wand to seal it with spray paint, allowing ample drying time.
Paint on the wand's main color.
Paint the whole surface but don't worry if it isn't too even, in fact this will make it look more like a natural material.
Prepare to start distressing the wand by mixing up a wash of black. NOT too washy, but enough so that it remains wet long enough to be able to wipe it off.
Author's Note: Do not paint the whole wand before starting to wipe the paint off otherwise it will dry and you won't be able to wipe it off.
Wipe off the paint as you go along.
Use a damp cloth or piece of kitchen towel.
Dab and wipe, if you are not happy with the effect paint over and wipe more.
What you are trying to achieve is the natural look of grime and aging that collects in the cracks and corners.
You won't be able to wipe all the paint off and some will collect in the corners round the glue gun glue and this will make it look really old.
Work on the handle area, in real life handles get worn more so will be shinier and have less dark areas.
Look at the work and wipe and paint until you are happy with the results.
Don't be afraid to go back a stage and add more lighter colours and then repeat the distressing if you want to get the right effect.
Always allow drying time between layers.
Using your finger tip apply some gold rubbing paste to the raised bits of the wand.
Think about it. Would you take a Prisoner of Azkaban book, photocopy it, put your name in big red letters on the front cover and try to sell it in your local library? The answer is, obviously, no. Well, selling crafts you have made but not designed would be just as bad!
Also note that the tutorials, recipes and patterns found here have not been tested and that The Leaky Cauldron's Harry Potter Crafts section is not responsible for any mistakes they may contain. If you do find something wrong in one of them, however, please e-mail us to let us know.
On that note, Harry crafting to all!
Supplies
1 sheet of A4 or US letter sized paperDouble-sided tape
Hot melt glue gun
Hot melt glue sticks
Scissors
Acrylic paint in desired colors
Spray paint in desired base color
Gold rubbing paste
Instructions
Stick a strip of double-sided tape diagonally across the paper. Roll the paper starting in the corner and roll diagonally, rolling one end very slightly less than the other so that it is tapered at one end.Roll until reaching the double sided tape, then roll over this so that the tapered roll sticks to it.
Smear the free corner of the paper with a little PVA glue (Elmer's Glue) so that entire surface will be covered in the glue when it is rolled up.
Then continue to roll the wand tightly and hold it until it is dry.
After about 20 or 30 minutes for the wand will be dry.
As the PVA glue hardens, it should become much stiffer.
When dry trim a little bit off of both ends of the wand to make the ends straight.
For the bigger of the two ends, pack the end with a little rolled up tissue pushed down a bit with a pencil to reduce the amount of glue that will be needed.
Take care to achieve rounded ends, and as the glue is setting make sure to rotate the wand to stop the glue from slumping to one side or dripping over the edge.
These steps may need to be performed twice on the larger end, however, if you the small end is wound tightly enough, it will not need filled twice.
Author's Note: If a stiff and very robust wand is desired, then after plugging the little end, but before plugging the big end, then fill the wand with quick setting, two part expoxy resin. Use the 5 minute setting version rather than the really fast 90 second version and carefully dribble the glue down the inside of the wand, making sure not to get it on the outside. In the case that a little does get on the outside, just wipe it off carefully and quickly, as it will later be painted over.
Holding the wand in one hand and the glue gun in the other slowly rotate the wand between finger and thumb, gently squeezing out glue from the glue gun onto the surface of the wand, trying to keep it even and make a nice pattern.
Start with one or two rings at the thicker end, leaving a space for the grip area, then make a criss-cross lattice effect lower down the wand by rotating and moving the glue gun along the wand at the same time.
As the glue sets rotate the wand in the air to make sure that no uneven drips build up.
The glue should be set in about a minute or so, but might be tacky for a couple more minutes so be careful when laying to down to set.
Apply a base coat to the wand to seal it with spray paint, allowing ample drying time.
Paint the whole surface but don't worry if it isn't too even, in fact this will make it look more like a natural material.
Prepare to start distressing the wand by mixing up a wash of black. NOT too washy, but enough so that it remains wet long enough to be able to wipe it off.
Author's Note: Do not paint the whole wand before starting to wipe the paint off otherwise it will dry and you won't be able to wipe it off.
Wipe off the paint as you go along.
Use a damp cloth or piece of kitchen towel.
Dab and wipe, if you are not happy with the effect paint over and wipe more.
What you are trying to achieve is the natural look of grime and aging that collects in the cracks and corners.
You won't be able to wipe all the paint off and some will collect in the corners round the glue gun glue and this will make it look really old.
Work on the handle area, in real life handles get worn more so will be shinier and have less dark areas.
Look at the work and wipe and paint until you are happy with the results.
Don't be afraid to go back a stage and add more lighter colours and then repeat the distressing if you want to get the right effect.
Always allow drying time between layers.
Using your finger tip apply some gold rubbing paste to the raised bits of the wand.
Final Product
Credit
Chris Barnardo's tutorial was taken with permission from dadcando.com. Please note that the patterns and tutorials you find here have been designed by Harry Potter fans all over the Internet. The authors alone hold the copyrights and licences to these patterns and tutorials, which means you CANNOT use their patterns to make something that you will sell to others afterwards. You can use them to make things for yourself. You can make some for your friends and ask them to pay for supplies. You CANNOT, however, ask them to pay you to do it as though you had created this pattern by yourself, or try to sell you crafts to a local store.Think about it. Would you take a Prisoner of Azkaban book, photocopy it, put your name in big red letters on the front cover and try to sell it in your local library? The answer is, obviously, no. Well, selling crafts you have made but not designed would be just as bad!
Also note that the tutorials, recipes and patterns found here have not been tested and that The Leaky Cauldron's Harry Potter Crafts section is not responsible for any mistakes they may contain. If you do find something wrong in one of them, however, please e-mail us to let us know.
On that note, Harry crafting to all!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Schoolwork Accomplished:
Leanna:
*6 pg's in my harry and friends notebooking
*what your 6th grader needs to know-grammar and usage-is it a sentence?
*4our kinds of sentences-what your 6th grader needs to know
*flowers coloring book
*Life Of Fred-3 chapters
*ocean life book
*art-4 quick sketches
*Mon. through wen. and today's geography
*We watched 3 Art in a Hurry Videos (you tube): Mona Lisa, David, and The Scream.
EXTRAS FROM LEANNA!:
*I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It's totally for myself.
*"Hedwig's Theme" composed by John Williams.-this links to the blog that has the video on it.
HEY MOM!!!READ!!!
*My daughter became enthralled with Harry as she was leaving the public schools. In her first few months at home she read (and re-read) all of the books. She still reads them today. I think that loving Harry so much helped ease her transition from school to home.
Justin:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*drew a picture of his favorite part of the story
*we drew pictures of a tall tale man using perspective to exaggerate his size and started painting them.
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Timothy:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*drew a picture of his favorite part of the story
*we drew pictures of a tall tale man using perspective to exaggerate his size and started painting them.
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Jacob:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Leanna:
*6 pg's in my harry and friends notebooking
*what your 6th grader needs to know-grammar and usage-is it a sentence?
*4our kinds of sentences-what your 6th grader needs to know
*flowers coloring book
*Life Of Fred-3 chapters
*ocean life book
*art-4 quick sketches
*Mon. through wen. and today's geography
*We watched 3 Art in a Hurry Videos (you tube): Mona Lisa, David, and The Scream.
EXTRAS FROM LEANNA!:
*I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It's totally for myself.
~ JK Rowling
Rowling Biographies for Children
Scholastic's Conversations With JK Rowling is a great resource. *"Hedwig's Theme" composed by John Williams.-this links to the blog that has the video on it.
HEY MOM!!!READ!!!
*My daughter became enthralled with Harry as she was leaving the public schools. In her first few months at home she read (and re-read) all of the books. She still reads them today. I think that loving Harry so much helped ease her transition from school to home.
Justin:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*drew a picture of his favorite part of the story
*we drew pictures of a tall tale man using perspective to exaggerate his size and started painting them.
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Timothy:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*drew a picture of his favorite part of the story
*we drew pictures of a tall tale man using perspective to exaggerate his size and started painting them.
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Jacob:
*Educational video on good/bad touch
*Educational video on brushing teeth and one on gravity
*We read Paul Bunyan, finishing American Tall Tales
*we read A Perfect Snowman by Preston McDaniels
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Schoolwork Accomplished:
Leanna:
*the historic mile virtual tour! from The Big Pennsylvania Reproducable Activity Book by Carole Marsh
*Pennsylvania Indians from book:big Pennsylvania by Carole marsh
*art-quick sketches-two of a rainy day
*Sistine chapel coloring book
*van gogh paintings coloring book
*interactive map:use a compass rose
*took another "virtual walking tour"of independence hall
*imagine paper
Justin:
*American Tall Tales-John Henry
*Computer Play
*Online human body game/video
*imagine paper
Timothy:
*American Tall Tales-John Henry
*Computer Play
*Lego play
*imagine paper
Leanna:
*the historic mile virtual tour! from The Big Pennsylvania Reproducable Activity Book by Carole Marsh
*Pennsylvania Indians from book:big Pennsylvania by Carole marsh
*art-quick sketches-two of a rainy day
*Sistine chapel coloring book
*van gogh paintings coloring book
*interactive map:use a compass rose
*took another "virtual walking tour"of independence hall
*imagine paper
Justin:
*American Tall Tales-John Henry
*Computer Play
*Online human body game/video
*imagine paper
Timothy:
*American Tall Tales-John Henry
*Computer Play
*Lego play
*imagine paper
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Schoolwork Accomplished:
Leanna:
*Silent Reading: The Mrs. PiggleWiggle Treasury
*Jokes and Riddles Handwriting book
*Maps to Color and Learn
*Great Barrier Reef Coloring Book
*Art-sketching-Chef's hat and ice-cream cone, flower
*We read Story of the World-3 chapters then discussion and recap
*Re-read and re-copied notes on Michalangeo
*Notes on Rests and Music from What Your 6th Grader Needs to Know
Justin:
*Reading Lesson
*Outdoor Exercise
*Trip out with Parents
*Computer Play
Timothy:
*Reading Lesson-lessons 21-30
*Outdoor Exercise
*Trip out with Parents
*Computer Play
Leanna:
*Silent Reading: The Mrs. PiggleWiggle Treasury
*Jokes and Riddles Handwriting book
*Maps to Color and Learn
*Great Barrier Reef Coloring Book
*Art-sketching-Chef's hat and ice-cream cone, flower
*We read Story of the World-3 chapters then discussion and recap
*Re-read and re-copied notes on Michalangeo
*Notes on Rests and Music from What Your 6th Grader Needs to Know
Justin:
*Reading Lesson
*Outdoor Exercise
*Trip out with Parents
*Computer Play
Timothy:
*Reading Lesson-lessons 21-30
*Outdoor Exercise
*Trip out with Parents
*Computer Play
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