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an activity for school-age:
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Large canvas, black paint (acrylic).
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Large canvas, black paint (acrylic).
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
step 1
Decide on an Earth Day theme for your mosaic.
Decide on an Earth Day theme for your mosaic.
step 2
Paint canvas black to make your mosaic stand out. (Optional). .
Paint canvas black to make your mosaic stand out. (Optional). .
step 3
While the canvas dries, add water to plastic cups then add liquid watercolor. Use a few drops of liquid watercolor for a lighter option or keep adding until you reach desired color.
While the canvas dries, add water to plastic cups then add liquid watercolor. Use a few drops of liquid watercolor for a lighter option or keep adding until you reach desired color.
step 4
Before gluing or painting, lay out your wooden shapes to form your mosaic image and see how the pieces fit together.
Before gluing or painting, lay out your wooden shapes to form your mosaic image and see how the pieces fit together.
step 5
When you are happy with the placement, start gluing down all the wood pieces and let dry.
When you are happy with the placement, start gluing down all the wood pieces and let dry.
step 6
Using liquid watercolor paint each section of your mosaic according to your design. Let Dry.
Using liquid watercolor paint each section of your mosaic according to your design. Let Dry.
step 7
Once completely dry, your Earth Day masterpiece is ready to display!
Once completely dry, your Earth Day masterpiece is ready to display!