Exploring Nature Play · Play England is a registered charity, no. 1150216, and is hosted by the...
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Play England is a registered charity, no. 1150216, and is hosted by the National Children’s Bureau. What the kids say ‘I’m an expert in this.’ ‘It’s really difficult. When I’m finished, can I do another one?’ ‘Hey, look what I’ve made! Isn’t it class?’ Exploring Nature Play Difficulty: Tricky. Age range: Over five years old. How many can do it? Groups of three to four. Where can you do it? Indoors or outdoors. Why we like it? Wood carving is an introduction for children and young people to start using wood working tools. Ingredients Table to rest on, small pieces of soft wood (approximately 10 inches by six inches, although larger pieces can be used), basswood or pine (ideal woods to start with as they are easy to carve), wood carving chisel (these come in different sizes, select ones suitable for the age of the children), wooden mallet, two inche clamps, pencil, selection of paints and paint brushes. Method 1. Set out all your equipment on a table, make sure the table is firm and doesn’t wobble. 2. Take a piece of wood and draw a simple design onto the surface. 3. Secure the wood to the table using two inche clamps, one at either end of the wood. 4. Take a wood carving chisel and hold the handle firmly in one hand (pointing it away from your body), place the chisel end at a 45 degree angle at any point on your design so that it rests on the surface of the wood. 5. Press firmly into the wood with one hand on the chisel, whilst hitting the other end with a hammer. 6. Carefully chisel out a small groove following your drawn design. 7. Use the wood shavings you’ve collected to make a 3D effect e.g. hair. 8. When complete, finish your carving by painting it if you wish. Top tips 1. Wood carving chisels can be very sharp, please ensure anyone using them is aware of the dangers. 2. Wood carvings can be themed and displays made to reflect seasons and events. 3. If this is too difficult try starting with lino instead of wood, special lino is available from art shops and is softer than wood. 4. Resources for this recipe can be purchased from craft stores or on the internet. Once purchased, they will last a long time. Activity recipe: Wood carving
Transcript of Exploring Nature Play · Play England is a registered charity, no. 1150216, and is hosted by the...
Play England is a registered charity, no. 1150216, and is hosted by the National Children’s Bureau.
What the kids say‘I’m an expert in this.’
‘It’s really difficult. When I’m finished, can I do another one?’
‘Hey, look what I’ve made! Isn’t it class?’
Exploring Nature Play
Difficulty: Tricky.Age range: Over five years old. How many can do it? Groups of three to four. Where can you do it? Indoors or outdoors.Why we like it? Wood carving is an introduction for children and young people to start using wood working tools.
IngredientsTable to rest on, small pieces of soft wood (approximately 10 inches by six
inches, although larger pieces can be used), basswood or pine (ideal woods
to start with as they are easy to carve), wood carving chisel (these come in
different sizes, select ones suitable for the age of the children), wooden
mallet, two inche clamps, pencil, selection of paints and paint brushes.
Method1. Set out all your equipment on a table, make sure the table is firm and
doesn’t wobble.
2. Take a piece of wood and draw a simple design onto the surface.
3. Secure the wood to the table using two inche clamps, one at either end of
the wood.
4. Take a wood carving chisel and hold the handle firmly in one hand (pointing it away
from your body), place the chisel end at a 45 degree angle at any point on your
design so that it rests on the surface of the wood.
5. Press firmly into the wood with one hand on the chisel, whilst hitting the other
end with a hammer.
6. Carefully chisel out a small groove following your drawn design.
7. Use the wood shavings you’ve collected to make a 3D effect e.g. hair.
8. When complete, finish your carving by painting it if you wish.
Top tips1. Wood carving chisels can be very sharp, please ensure anyone using them is
aware of the dangers.
2. Wood carvings can be themed and displays made to reflect seasons and events.
3. If this is too difficult try starting with lino instead of wood, special
lino is available from art shops and is softer than wood.
4. Resources for this recipe can be purchased from craft stores or
on the internet. Once purchased, they will last a long time.
Activity recipe: Wood carving
