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The weapon that all the Viking warriors desired to have once in their lifetime was the Viking sword. It was not only because Viking sword was deadly and powerful but it also represented the high status of its wielder in the society.

Cheap fun. I love it. And when I tally the expenses for this history craft, they're nominal. But the amount of fun that has resulted is priceless. When my oldest son and I read our second book in the "Your Life as ..." series by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, I immediately thought of a great craft extension to our lesson on Vikings. But enough about me. Let me tell you about this amazing book: Your Life as an Explorer on a Viking Ship. Just like our last experience with one of Troupe's storytelling adventures (see the book recommendation and Colonial crafts we made here), we were transported back in time as we imagined the life of 11-year old Leif Grimmson, son of Grimr the Grouch, in the year 812, as he left his family farm in Denmark to explore with the Vikings. The book intertwines the story of Leif's adventure with loads of interesting historical facts. A few of the things we learned included: Most Vikings were farmers. The parts of a boat: stern, oars, oar ports, hull, prow, sail, and mast. Vikings played a game that is believed to be similar to chess, called Hnefatafl. Shields kept Vikings safe in battle. Most were made of pinewood. Now it was time to make our own version of a Viking shield!! Supply List (for one shield) Large piece of cardboard Empty, clean plastic gallon-size milk jug Duck tape (the original grey stuff) Paint (optional) Nailhead-looking apparel findings (we got ours in the button aisle) (optional) Glue gun Thanks to all the packaging from holiday gifts, we had a surplus of corrugated cardboard. I snagged a few pieces before it went out to the curb with the week's recyclables. We used a round pizza pan to trace the circle and then I used an Exacto craft knife to cut the circle out. Now I queried "Viking Shield" on Google images. My son and I looked at all the pictures on my computer and he decided on a design. With a large cross made with duck tape, the shield instantly had a wood-and-metal look. At the time, he had no interest in painting the shield so, we ran another length of duck tape along the shield's edge, clipping it every inch or so to enable it to fold around the circular shape of the shield easily. Don't worry if you don't get the tape to lay flat; that adds to the rustic look! Next, he used the low-temp glue gun to attach some apparel findings that resembled nail heads. Now all that was left to do was add a handle. I used the Exacto craft knife to cut out the handle of a plastic milk jug. He used the low-temp glue gun to attach it to the back of the shield. When little brother came home from preschool, he immediately asked if I'd make him a shield. For his, I masked off two areas with blue painters tape and brushed on acrylic craft paint. Then I added woodgrain with a brown fine point Sharpie. Lastly, I glued on a clean, empty single-serve applesauce cup covered in duck tape to the center. Now, of course, our oldest saw this and suddenly wanted his shield painted, so out came the paints again! The red paint looks great. I love the final result! And, while our boys certainly aren't pillaging any villages with their new "armor," the shields have worked wonders blocking the fire of Nerf gun darts!

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Viking Braids - Make a Trollen Wheel: A Trollen Wheel is a tool for making patterned cords or ropes which dates back centuries. There is some debate about whether Vikings actually used these or not, but it is a popular craft for children at medieval fairs and Viking-age reenactments non…

Viking Catapult: In this step by step tutorial I will be showing you how to make your very own Homemade Viking Catapult!

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Sowohl Alrik als auch ich haben in der letzten Woche eine kleine Tasche genäht. Alrik hat dringend einen kleinen Lederbeutel gebraucht. Da lag der Fund aus Haithabu natürlich nahe. Allzuviel will ich dazu gar nicht sagen. Sven hat dazu schon ausführlich geschrieben: http://svenshaithabureise.blogspot.de/2012/07/rekonstruktion-des-lederbeutels-aus.html Mich faszinierte die kleine Lederbörse aus Eide (Norwegen). Leider fand sich außer dem Foto (siehe unten) kaum eine Info dazu. Die Abbildung der Börse gemeinsam mit Gewichten legt nahe, dass sie vielleicht einem Händler gehörte, der darin besagte Gewichte verwahrte. Könnte aber auch nur Spekulation sein. Nichtsdestotrotz, ein nettes kleines Projekt für zwischendurch.

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A fun DIY on how to make a cardboard helmet with horns for an impressive kids viking costume.

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The Norse Gods can be split broadly into two tribes - the Æsir, associated with chaos and war, and the Vanir associated with nature and fertility. The Gods are often considered together with the Jötnar (singular Jötunn) or Giants.

Cardboard Props: How to Make a Viking Hammer / Thors Hammer- Mjolnir: Another Gangshow 2012 prop, this year i was required to make a cardboard Thor's hammer or Mjölnir ... This instructable is made mostly of cardboard, glue and pure dumb luck... If you like it rate it , if you make it show me Biggsy

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Vikings have become so popular over the years. The word "viking" comes from Old Norse, meaning "a pirate raid." The mystique of Viking culture and their beliefs still remain relevant today. Here are the top 10+ Viking snake tattoo ideas for men and women.

Cheap fun. I love it. And when I tally the expenses for this history craft, they're nominal. But the amount of fun that has resulted is ...