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PAPER MOSAIC PICTURES

Our next rotation will be Daniel in the Lion's Den, and I think we will be doing the mosaic pictures from the story as our art project.

I am wondering if someone can provide me a source to purchase the small construction paper tiles that are needed for this project. Or (and I hope not, or maybe I'll change the project!), do all of you cut out your own tiles? If so, how many tiles are needed per child?

-- Karen N.. posted April 21, 2003

Cutting your own paper squares for mosaics

Karen: Don't scrap your art project! Paper mosaics of Daniel and the Lion's Den was one of the best art projects we've done. -- CreativeCarol -posted April 21, 2003

  • We cut our own paper squares. Sorry, but I have no idea how much paper we used. You could try making a sample and count how many squares you use and thus estimate how many you might need?
  • The advantage of cutting your own is that you can make the pieces bigger for younger kids.
  • A paper cutter is somewhat helpful - to cut long strips. The best tool-- rotary cutter (but you must dedicate a blade for paper only - don't steal one from someone who sews!)

Sources to buy paper mosaic squares

 

  • pre-cut sticky paper mosaic squares: https://www.ssww.com/ (S&S World Wide) Just type in "mosaic" in the search window. They might also have non-sticky.  -- Jan FPC Napa, posted April 21, 2003

CLAY BRANDS & RECIPES

Question:

What clay brands and/or recipes have you used succesfully? We'll want to roll it out, cut out a shape, then let it air dry. Similar to "cut out cookies" but thicker and eventually hardened to hang up.  -- Jan FPC Napa posted December 10, 2003

Reply:

Kool Aid Playdough
2 ½ cups flour
1 ½ cups salt
2-3 packages unsweetened Kool-Aid**
1 Tablespoon oil
2 cups boiling water

Mix together flour, salt, and Kool-Aid
Add oil and water
Stir quickly
Cool slightly
Work dough with hands
Store in plastic zip bags

Good smelling, but not good tasting!

I'm not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for, but it is really neat because it smells great! (Just make sure kids don't eat it.) It is better "baked" at a really low oven temperature until it is dry rather than air drying. How long depends on thickness, stickiness, etc.

** to make a terracotta color, we recommend two orange and a grape!


PICTURES DRAWN BY KIDS THEN PROFESSIONAL TRANSFERED TO:  tiles/calendars/mouse pads, mugs, etc.

Here is an idea that my son did last year in preschool in conjunction with a "Square One Art" fund raiser. You may be able to adapt it. Each child drew a picture of him/herself which was transferred onto tiles (through Square One Art). The tiles were then used on one of the walls in the school.  -- kancona  posted September 08, 2004

Square One Art is a company that transfers art work (submitted on special paper) onto products - like ceramic tiles, calendars, mouse pads, mugs, etc. http://www.square1art.com/

(edited/compiled by Exchange Volunteer)

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SOURCES FOR ACRYLIC & STYRENE CLEAR PLASTIC

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QUESTION

In our second rotation this Daniel & the lion's den, our kids are making "Stained glass" Suncatchers. I need to purchase acrylic squares 6"x6" or so for them to paint on. These are going to be paintings. I want the pieces of clear acrylic to be the thickness of glass so they will be durable. I saw some similar with a chalice painted on them at the National Convention in March.  -- Trish posted August 21, 2001

REPLIES

  • Ben Franklin carries acrylic and styrene clear plastic.
  • Try Home Depot or Home Base. Also check with a frame shop -- they may even be able to cut it to size for you.
  • https://www.enasco.com/ for art supplies.
  • https://www.dickblick.com/ they have art supplies galore. They have all sorts of "kits".
  • Use Transparencies Instead

    I've had pretty good luck using overhead transparency film and permanent markers. (Sharpies come in lots of colors).

    I have even used reproducible pictures and designs and copied them right onto the transparency film. The children can then color the design and cut it out easily. A hole punch creates a space for hanging from a hook or suction cup on a window.

    This can be an expensive option if you have a really large group of kids, but perhaps you can get two designs on one transparency?  -- JanS posted August 22, 2001
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