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Knowledge and Power - Cuneiform Revealed: an introduction to cuneiform script and the Akkadian language. Home » Cuneiform Revealed The cuneiform script can seem bafflingly complex at first.

Knowledge and Power - Cuneiform Revealed: an introduction to cuneiform script and the Akkadian language

This section aims to demystify it, by explaining how cuneiform developed over three thousand years, how it was used, and how you can learn it. We also provide a short introduction to the Akkadian language, which was written in cuneiform script, and suggest ways to continue learning. People writing tablets at a clay tablet workshop in September 2008, organised by the Enheduanna Society and sponsored by Birkbeck College, the British Institute for the Study of Iraq, and Holborn Community Development Project. Photo by Frans van Koppen. Use the links below or the menu on the left to find out more. About cuneiform. Tablet gallery. Learning signs. The Akkadian language. Texts to read. Cuneify. Further reading. Help with fonts. Cuneiform tablet. Cuneiform is one of the oldest forms of writing known, and was used in ancient Mesopotamia.

Cuneiform tablet

It means ‘wedge-shaped’, because people wrote it using a reed stylus cut to make a wedge-shaped mark on a clay tablet. 1. Roll the lump of clay into a ball, then flatten it with your hand until it is about 2cm thick. Smooth the top into a flat surface for writing on. 2. 3.Download our syllable chart to see the main signs. 4. Baby Feet Handprints kits Footprint kits Pet prints Baby gifts - Instructions. En-rHed-ando. Frivolité o Bolillos tatting... pero tiene muchos más nombres, vamos a ver varias páginas donde nos enseñan está técnica bastante desconocida a pesar de su belleza, quizás porque es algo complicada, yo al menos identifico mal el frivolité, o es que es igual a otras técnicas como los bolillos muy famosos en mi tierra sin embargo, también depende del país en cada uno se llama distinto.

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Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects. Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments. I recently saw a marbleized nail technique on Pinterest and was so inspired to try it.

Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments

After several attempts I finally got the nail technique down and decided to do something more unique with it. 25 Free Women's Dress Patterns. Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial. I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled.

Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial

Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. FIKS*D: How to Make ... Washi Tape! Are you like me and just can't bring yourself to spend a lot of money on things that even though they are really pretty, will probably just sit there for ages without use?

FIKS*D: How to Make ... Washi Tape!

I've always loved the look of washi tape but find it so expensive and hard to justify. D.I.Y. Curls: How To Rag Roll Your Hair. I love the look of naturally curly hair!

D.I.Y. Curls: How To Rag Roll Your Hair

My sweet friend, Katie, told me about rag rolling. It's a quick and simple way to get natural looking curls without using a curling iron! I asked her to share her method here on A Beautiful Mess because I knew you'd be itching to learn like I was! Enjoy... You'll need some cut fabric strips, a comb and some water. How to Make a Tiny Terrarium in a Light Bulb. Ahoy there Hipster Homers!

How to Make a Tiny Terrarium in a Light Bulb

I’m Julie and I’m the very first guest blogger on this fine site. Today’s project involves breaking stuff, plants, found objects, and miniatures. Fun, right? Mercado Solidario Bonpland. Sock It To Your Energy Bill! Make Your Own Draft Stopper. Did you know….According to the U.S.

Sock It To Your Energy Bill! Make Your Own Draft Stopper

Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use!? Probably The Cutest Thing I’ve Ever Made With Felt. Babalisme: Art Swap : Continued. I added some extra juice to the swap.

babalisme: Art Swap : Continued

Currently I am short of 3 people to join, but I think I will send out my package real soon because I don't want sweet Anthea wait too long. So, these are illustrated plastic seal bag, drawn by me, using only black, red, and blue because those are my only color stock for permanent markers (mental note : go buy more colors). I love plastic seal bags, they're keeping things tidy, especially useful when you're carrying small things when you travel, really practical, clean, and you can use it over and over again. DIY Map Coasters. If you’ve been around here for long you may have gathered that we have a thing for maps…and from what I can see they are popping up all over the home decor universe so I’m embracing it!

I was cleaning out a drawer not too long ago and found some old maps from when my husband and I lived in Italy and thought they’d make perfect little coasters so I DIY’ed a few up. Super fast, super easy, and best of all-FREE since I had everything on hand! Maps, chipboard coasters, Mod Podge…check! I traced the coasters (which I bought literally 3 years ago for a craft project) onto the maps trying to line them up to get the “cool” spots. You can guess what comes next in this crazy complicated tutorial, yes, I cut them out. I brushed on one coat of Mod Podge directly to the coaster then smoothed on the map cutout. Don't Waste Your Shattered Makeup – Fix It! Don’t you just hate it when your expensive powder makeup breaks and inevitably spills out into your purse? Well, you’re in luck! Follow these simple steps by Laura Russell, the creative mind behind Make Life Lovely and our first Reuse Design Contest winner, to reduce your beauty waste and revive those broken shadows in no time.

In Russell’s own words, here’s a full tutorial so you can recreate the magic for yourself. DIY: Nerdy Chic Book Clutch. Alright, you nerds, it's time for another 'book'torial. T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. I really love flokati rugs.

I have two that are safely tucked away in my parents basement awaiting our reunion. When I learned that I would be having a child and building a nursery for him, I wanted a flokati. A gray one. Weave Fun Summer Placemats With T-Shirt Yarn. Green...Easy Knit Produce Bag. Green…can mean more than one thing. There is green the color. And green, as in environmentally friendly.

Sewing patterns on the Internet for Barbie, Ken, Skipper, Shelly/Kelly. DOLLS FOR JOY AND PLEASURE. Boty pro panenky - Shoes for dolls. Galadrieliny boty / Galadriel's shoes Dvoudílné boty, podšité, podrážka je z dvousložkového epoxydového tmelu Two-part shoes, lined, the soles are made from 2-part epoxy putty. 3D paper diamonds. Hello there. Felt Forest Friends Keychains. How to Make Simple Crochet Slippers « Crafts. IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern uses US crochet terminology. You can find the SLIPPER SIZE, YARN and HOOK specifications at the end of this article !!!

Macaron Coin Purse. Just can’t help for not sewing these sweet little macaron coin purses when one of Craft Passion’s Facebook fans showed them to me. Thanks to XYZZhandmade for her inspiring handmade and some tutorial links in Japanese, this, this, this and this. Tutorial de Amigurumi 2 (como leer patrones) En la primera parte de este tutorial de amigurumis mostré las técnicas básicas de gancho necesarias para hacer amigurumis. En esta segunda parte les enseñaré a leer patrones en español, pero también inglés, ya que todos los patrones para amigurumis que he encontrado están en inglés.

Hay tres tipos de patrones: Patrones normales: la mayoría de los patrones son escritos de esta manera, y se parecen a los patrones de tejido con agujas, en ellos explican qué hacer en cada vuelta. Irka!: Cenicienta Mágica - Amigurumi Transformable - Patrón Gratis. Hace tiempo que quería diseñar un amigurumi transformable (creo que son los que más éxito tienen, primero con quienes los tejen y después con quienes juegan con ellos).

Tenía el ojo puesto en una clase de muñeca que en inglés se llama "Topsy Turvy Doll" (busquen así en google y verán montones de modelos), la cual, al darle vuelta la falda, revela otra muñeca distinta. Irka!: Hada Lavanda - Patrón Gratis. Se viene la tercera...! Irka!: Qué fue primero..? Si alguna vez se lo preguntaron, este amigurumi transformable es para uds. Ferias de Diseño, Artesanos, Navidad, Decoración, Americanas y Showrooms en Argentina y el mundo! Perched on a Whim » Blog Archive » sweater bag tutorial. The Aesthetic Writer: DIY: Dry-Erase Calendar. Cargo Scarf: Free your hands, and your mind will follow!

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A little ART CAN'T HURT. {Valentines day} pixelated popup card. Most Amazing Miniature Food Artworks by Shay Aaron. Wednes-diy. Oh my! handmade goodness.