It is tricky to split a walnut exactly in half.
I found that using a knife and tapping it with a mallet, makes it easier.
There are many projects I would like to use the successful walnut shells for.
Several are outlined in the wonderful book 'The Children's Year'.
(Some of us refer to this book, with a smile, as the Waldorf-Steiner craft bible).
I especially love the idea of the walnut shell's potential as a cradle.
And another idea I have wanted to try for a while...
to make a few walnut candles for the centre
of our dinner table this Autumn.
before pouring. And while cooling.
Little fingers enjoyed helping with this and with adding the wicks to the cooling wax.
The result.
Scrumptious ~ Delectable ~ Natural, seasonal candles.
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Labels: Autumn, Book Reference, Craft, Creative, Delectable, Little Finger Activity, Natural Treasures, Our Nature Table, Waldorf
