Mar 14, 2019 · The Swedish Dala horse: a classic carved wooden toy that many of us see as a representative of traditional Swedish design. True, it’s a unique and lovely decor piece, but there’s more to the Dala horse than that.

1: Print our Dala Horse Template and cut it out. 2: Trace around the template on the construction paper and cut out your horse. 3: Decorate your horse with markers or crayons. 4: Glue or tape your craft stick to the horse. Now you can lift up the horse like Pippi! Thank you for participating!

Oct 10, 2022 · In today’s Discovering Sweden with Kids Series post we are sharing with you a fun, and simple way to make a Dala horse craft with kids. The Dala horse also known as a Dalecarlian horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette. The Dala horse originated as a wooden toy in the Swedish province Dalarna (Dalecarlia).

The Dala Horse Carving Kit by BeaverCraft is an excellent choice for anyone interested in Swedish folk art or woodcarving. Dalacarlian or Dala horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse for children originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna (Dalecarlia).

Dala horses (or Dalecarlian horses) are carved and painted wooden horses originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna. Originally made as toys for children, they are now a recognised symbol of Sweden. Have a go at making your own with this lovely Dala horse craft!

Dala horses are Swedish horse models, usually decorated with ornate paint (or rosemaling). And despite their impressive appearance, they're quite easy to make. I built them from scrap wood I had lying around, and they've made great gifts and fun, durable toys.

Jul 10, 2018 · Our Dala Horse Felt Project has all the beauty and tradition of the original horses but is made out of felt instead of wood. Note: Like most crafts, children will need help depending on their age and ability.

Dec 23, 2024 · To craft your very own dala horse, gather a few essential materials. Start with a solid piece of wood—pine is a great choice due to its softness and workability. You’ll also need carving tools like a whittling knife or chisels to shape the wooden block into that iconic horse form.

Every Dala horse is hand-painted, and no two Dala horses are the same. In this article, I will share how to make your own Dala horse.

Once you have successfully sewn the two main body parts together, separate the legs by cutting or splitting the top gusset up to the point level with the belly of the horse. See below.