Hands On Crafts for Kids

1302-4 Italy
Roman Micromosaic
Designed by Patty Cox

One characteristic of a micromosaic is that the glass threads, or tesserae are elongated. The Vatican Mosaic Studio created the majority of micromosaics religious icons.

When you see the “helping hand” symbol on a project, it means you may need adult supervision to do the project. Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic. Always use care when using tools or a heat source. Be careful and safe!

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering
like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 1 to 6

Skill Level: Moderate

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Christmas
Easter
Every Day and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Social Studies
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project
1 hour plus drying time

Main supplies:

Elmer’s ® 3D Washable Paint Pens- glitter colors
1” round mirror
Bugle bead assortment, #2 black, #2 blue, #3 red
Poster board, yellow

Basic Supplies:

Tweezers
Paper towel
Pencil
Scissors

Instructions:

Cut out cross from poster board. Draw vertical and horizontal black bead cross lines. Draw red bead scallop lines.
Use glitter paint to glue and position 1” round mirror on design center. Draw a line of gold glitter paint around mirror.

Draw a vertical line of gold glitter paint above mirror at top of cross. Place black bugle beads on glue using tweezers. Occasionally wipe away paint from tweezers with a paper towel. Complete the horizontal and vertical lines of cross.
Draw a scalloped line of glitter paint. Place red beads on paint using tweezers. Complete all scalloped designs.
Draw glitter paint on outer edge of cross. Place blue beads along edge of cross using tweezers. Allow paint to set 10 minutes.
Fill areas between beads with gold glitter paint. Let dry.

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