Make a Dreidel Out of Clay
On Hanukkah, we play with a dreidel to remember the Story of Hanukkah. During this time period, the Jewish people were forbidden from reading the Torah. Even so, they would do it in secret. They would use dreidels as a secret cover for their studying. If they ever got close to being caught, they would hide their books and bring out the dreidels to spin instead, claiming that they were just playing a game.
Inspired by the lyrics of the classic song, use our kit to make your very own dreidels out of clay!
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Instructions
Follow these steps to create your very own dreidels out of clay!
1 Roll and knead the clay until it is soft. (This step is easier with adult-sized hands.)
2 Fill each cavity with clay, pressing firmly. For best results, apply enough pressure to capture the details from the mold. Fill in any remaining gaps.
3 Separate the paper guide from the instructions by tearing along the perforated line. Place the guide on top of the mold.
4 For each dreidel, use the X-shaped slots to push a metal rod halfway into the clay.
5 After the metal rods have been placed, lift the paper guide to remove it from the mold.
6 Place the mold with the clay and rods into a preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 mins at 275°F. Allow the contents to fully cool before removing.
Warning: Oven should be handled by adults only. Contents will be hot. Do not handle until cool.
Science extension
Our mold lets you create dreidels with three different shapes: the Classic, the Ballet, and the Sumo. While you play, do you notice any patterns?
Which dreidel spins the fastest?
Which dreidel is the easiest to spin?
Which dreidel spins the longest?
Curious about these questions? Check out this video to learn more about the physics of spinning. If you were to design your own dreidel, what type of shape would you create?
