Mosaic Bean Tiles

The origin of mosaic art can be traced all the way back to the third millennium BC, and many Greeks and Romans eventually pretty much perfected the technique. Stone, seashells and ivory were often used to make floor mosaics, wall murals and more. The basic process may still be experienced with dried beans for the stones, and craft glue, for the grout. Objective: Learn how to assemble small shapes to make a decorative design.

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Step by Step

Time needed: 45 minutes

Step by step Instructions

  1. SUPPLIES: Corrugated cardboard, dried black beans, red lentils, split green peas, white rice, craft glue.

  2. Draw a swirl with a pencil on corrugated cardboard.

  3. Trace with craft glue, slide black beans in place. Let dry.

  4. Add a line of glue to the side. Slide split green peas in place. Work in sections, and continue until the outline is done.

  5. Working in sections, cover the background with glue.

  6. Sprinkle carefully with red lentils.

  7. Tap down to secure, repeat until the background is complete.

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