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Introducing the New Square Saturn Dreidel for Hannukkah

10.18.2018 by laura // Leave a Comment

Square Saturn Dreidels for Hannukah designed by Laura Cowan

Just in time for Hanukkah comes the new Square Saturn Dreidel.

I designed this sleek, modern Hannukah dreidel using my signature themes of discs and cones inspired by the rings of the planet Saturn. And its defined shape draws inspiration from the Chanukah story where a small band of men overcame a powerful army. They achieved the impossible, squaring the circle, as it were.

I created the dreidel using matt anodized aluminium with a brushed finish center disc and the parts are attached by tiny screws and bolts. It is available in four different colour versions: blue, gold, purple and silver on a gold base.

As well as a striking statement piece for your modern Judaica collection, it is fully functional for a traditional game of dreidel, (or sevivon as its known in Hebrew). The game, which is usually played on Hannukah, after the lighting of the Menorah is an easy one to learn. Let me teach you …

How to play dreidel

Each player is given 10 tokens. (You can use items like chocolate money or shelled nuts for this). They keep five and place five in a central stake. Each player then takes a turn spinning the dreidel / sevivon.
“Nun” means nothing, you win nothing, you lose nothing.
“Gimel” means you take the whole stash.
“Hay” means you win half of what’s in the centre.
“Shin” means “put in” you lose and must put one more chip into the kitty.

Visit the online store now to order your Square Saturn Dreidel in time for Hannukah>

Categories // Design, Festivals Tags // Dreidel, Hannukah, modern Judaica

New Saturn Menorah And Dreidel Set

12.01.2011 by laura // Leave a Comment

saturn-menorah-turquoise-dreidel-hanukkah

To quote an architect’s reaction about my new design:
“Dreidels and Menorahs, they go together like bagel and lox.”

I used my signature theme of Saturn’s ring and created a Saturn Menorah that you can use by itself or combine it with any of my four dreidel designs. I designed a transparent base to showcase the pieces together so that the dreidel magically looks like it is floating inside the menorah. I think it gives a fresh new look to my dreidels, which are one of my favorite designs.
The magnetic candle holders can be moved so the menorah has a different look every night.

Silver Saturn Dreidel - Hannukah gifts from Laura Cowan

See the design on my website 
Best wishes for a bright and light Hannukah,
Laura

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Categories // Design Tags // Dreidel, Menorah

Splash Dreidels: A Hanukkah Dreidel Craft Project For Kids

12.06.2009 by laura // Leave a Comment

Not messy, just looks it, appeals to toddlers.
(Also called Jackson Pollack drip technique dreidels for the more sophisticated budding artist)

You’ll need:

A shoe box
Scotch tape
A dreidel (the flat type that looks like a disc with a handle)
Paint – any type as long as it’s runny. The best is gouache or poster paint in a squeezy tube.
Plain Paper
A compass
Small blob of modeling clay (plasticine)
Sharp pencil
Scissors
Glitter (optional)
Lots of newspaper
Sense of humor in case it goes wrong and does get messy (don’t blame me!)

Method

1. Cut a large window in the top of the shoe box lid (about 6 inch by 6 inch – big enough to get a dreidel in and out)
2. Tape the lid on to the bottom part of the box
3. Using a compass, mark out about 10 discs the same size as the dreidel‘s diameter on some plain paper. Mark the centre point too.
4. Cut out the discs.
5. Make a central hole. The best way to do this is to place the hanukkah dreidel on a piece of modeling clay and poke a sharp pencil through it.
6. Place the paper disc over the handle of the dreidel.
7. Put the dreidel in the shoe box.
8. Spin it.
9. Dribble paint onto the hanukkah dreidel while its spinning
10. Experiment with different speeds, colors and paints.
11. If you are using glitter, sprinkle it on while the paint is still wet.
12. Remove the disc and place it (out of the way of little hands) to dry, preferably over night.
13. What to do with the discs – We used them to make a centipede collage. If you are crafty, you can use thicker card and small pencils to make new dreidels. Try using a small marker pen as a handle with the tip pointing down and spin it with the lid off – it make s a lovely pattern on the paper.

Happy Crafty Hanukkah!

Categories // Festivals Tags // Dreidel, Hannukah

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