This video was created to teach young children about the art form, mosaic. Instructions included at the end to create your own bean & clay mosaic.
Supplies needed:
- parchment paper
- air-drying, polymer clay (or any air-drying clay or dough)
- assortment of dried peas/beans (can find at the grocery store)
- cookies cutters
- small rolling pin (we used plastic test tubes, a large Crayola marker could also work)
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to the art of mosaic
0:22 Definition of mosaic
0:58 History of mosaic as an art form
1:40 Mosaic in your own community
3:09 Mosaic with beans
3:57 Just like mosaic, we can do great things together!
4:11 Make your own mosaic!
4:48 Remove your clay from its packet.
5:03 Roll out your clay to make a surface for your mosaic.
5:40 Use your cookie cutter to create a shape.
6:19 Begin your mosaic by pressing beans into your clay.
6:40 Place your beans firmly into the clay and do not move them around a lot.