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Native American CraftsTry these free craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of crafts related to some Native American cultures. Before you try any of these projects, please read this page concerning using 'Appropriate Methods When Teaching About Native American Peoples' - http://www.ableza.org/dodont.html.
CD Dreamcatchers
Find out how to make a unique dreamcatcher using old CDs, submitted by Maureen Gilbert. Indian Corn Cob
From your About.com guide, make your own ear of corn using a toilet tissue roll. Mini Totem Pole Craft
From your About.com guide, this craft uses egg cartons! Native American Clay Beads
From your About.com guide, try making your own beads out of home-made clay. Native American Culture and Arts
There are many different Indian cultures in the Southwest US including Hopi, Zuni, Navajo and Apache. Here you will find information on these cultures, arts and crafts and festivals. Native American Drum
Make a pretend drum using items you probably have around the house. Native American Headband
From your About.com guide, make yourself a fancy head piece using a paper bag. Native American Leg Rattle
From your About.com guide, use cardboard, scrap cloth, and beads to make this anklet accessory. Native American Noodle Beads
From your About.com guide, color some noodles and string them to colorful jewelry. Native American Vest
From your About.com guide, make yourself a stylish vest using a paper bag. Toilet Paper Roll Indian Hat Craft
Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving place card holder that looks like an Indian headband. Colorful Paper Masks
Make fancy masks using posterboard and other misc supplies. Dreamcatchers
An easy project using a paper plate, yarn, feathers, and beads! Easy Indian Belts
An easy-to-make belt using a couple strips of fabric. Indian Chief Headdress and Vest
Dress up for Thanksgiving with this fancy Indian headdress and vest! A great way to teach kids about the origins of Thanksgiving. Indian Corn Pins
These fun little pins are simply made using tri-cornered beads, chenille stems, and a few other supplies. Indian Headress Decoration
A cool craft made with beads and safety pins. Kokopelli Necklace
This flute playing Kokopelli necklace is made out of shrink art to resemble the overlaid silver Jewelry of the Hopi tribe. Little Hiawatha
Make this cute Indian out of paper and use it for a table centerpiece! Mini Totems
Make your own totem pole using a paper towel roll. Native American Shields
Great, paper shields to decorate with Native American designs. Native American Tepees
Create your own simple, paper Native American tepee. Sand Painting
Sand paintings were made as a way of chasing away evil spirits. Make your own! Southwest Native Americans–Art
A brief overview of some of the different types of art done by tribes in the Southwestern United States. Totem Pole Craft
Make this craft using toilet tissue rolls. Includes printable templates! Totem Poles: An Exploration
Need information on totem poles? This is the site with which to begin! Yucky Totem Poles
Use cardboard boxes and these printable facial features. |
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