In ancient Egypt, amulets ranged from elaborate carvings to simple messages written on a piece of stone or a scrap of papyrus. Amulets were worn to heal an illness, protect the wearer against danger, or to help them make it through a difficult time.
How? A person made an amulet by writing down a spell or wish. It was then knotted to a string and worn around the neck. Some people simply wrote their spell on a stone, and others wrote it on a sheet of papyrus and rolled it into a small scroll.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR AMULET
MATERIALS:• Paper
• Scissors
• String or colored yarn
• Markers, pencils or pens
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Think of a good wish or spell.
Here are a few ideas:
• To do well at a contest.
• To make new friends
• To get through an upcoming test
Your imagination is the limit.
2. Cut your paper:
Using either white or colored paper, cut out a 3-inch square.
3. Write down your wish:
Write your wish on your square. You can use colored pens, and you could even add glitter.
4. Add extra ancient magic!
Draw one of these symbols on your amulet.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-eBAEkkC1DNglhCE7HbUJkL0MYzjf9PF_7jGJ57u5AHAoLlCH3PImBAhoPpLnx5fkFvvKWAvkwdFRanhRuVLDwQn2tJrxaxwpPB-NkaRkn6qmWt4bc1huaXbpp2hv3abUd1d4W1QCX0/s320/Untitled-2.jpg)
5. Roll it up into a tiny scroll.
Here's a really old looking scroll for inspiration!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ItJAza1cphW1AT8yRbSjIehX7L0KEO4RZNisdxZDgpgUq6i7MoDOaPjOWSRIRFLVBS3nC5RxL6dTxeWj5-csj8aeIbSBKb9VxgNFw1mpgcH3ybJzUUO8cojgFwi4AdM2ALCenEtdz4/s320/1002-egyptian-scroll-028-450x299.jpg)
6. Wear it, or put it someplace special.
Using a piece string or twine, or even a piece of colored wool, wind the string tightly around the spell. Then fasten it around your wrist, ankle or neck.
You could also put the amulet in a special place instead, like a small jewelry box.
Your imagination is the limit.
2. Cut your paper:
Using either white or colored paper, cut out a 3-inch square.
3. Write down your wish:
Write your wish on your square. You can use colored pens, and you could even add glitter.
4. Add extra ancient magic!
Draw one of these symbols on your amulet.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-eBAEkkC1DNglhCE7HbUJkL0MYzjf9PF_7jGJ57u5AHAoLlCH3PImBAhoPpLnx5fkFvvKWAvkwdFRanhRuVLDwQn2tJrxaxwpPB-NkaRkn6qmWt4bc1huaXbpp2hv3abUd1d4W1QCX0/s320/Untitled-2.jpg)
5. Roll it up into a tiny scroll.
Here's a really old looking scroll for inspiration!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ItJAza1cphW1AT8yRbSjIehX7L0KEO4RZNisdxZDgpgUq6i7MoDOaPjOWSRIRFLVBS3nC5RxL6dTxeWj5-csj8aeIbSBKb9VxgNFw1mpgcH3ybJzUUO8cojgFwi4AdM2ALCenEtdz4/s320/1002-egyptian-scroll-028-450x299.jpg)
6. Wear it, or put it someplace special.
Using a piece string or twine, or even a piece of colored wool, wind the string tightly around the spell. Then fasten it around your wrist, ankle or neck.
You could also put the amulet in a special place instead, like a small jewelry box.