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    Mosaic Making: Seed Mosaic Planter

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    Students will create seed mosaics on terracotta flower pots. They will identify different seeds and design patterns using seeds glued to the pots. Students will sketch designs, glue seeds one by one using popsicle sticks, and allow the pots to dry overnight. The decorated pots can then be used to plant favorite flowers or seeds indoors.

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    Mosaic Making: Seed Mosaic Planter

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    Students will create seed mosaics on terracotta flower pots. They will identify different seeds and design patterns using seeds glued to the pots. Students will sketch designs, glue seeds one by one using popsicle sticks, and allow the pots to dry overnight. The decorated pots can then be used to plant favorite flowers or seeds indoors.

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    Students will create seed mosaics on terracotta flower pots. They will identify different seeds and design patterns using seeds glued to the pots. Students will sketch designs, glue seeds one by one using popsicle sticks, and allow the pots to dry overnight. The decorated pots can then be used to plant favorite flowers or seeds indoors.

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    Students will create seed mosaics on terracotta flower pots. They will identify different seeds and design patterns using seeds glued to the pots. Students will sketch designs, glue seeds one by one using popsicle sticks, and allow the pots to dry overnight. The decorated pots can then be used to plant favorite flowers or seeds indoors.

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    Mosaic Making:   

    Seed Mosaic Planter 

    Overview  Students will beautify terracotta flowerpots with mosaic patterns using a 
    variety of seeds. 

    Objectives  Students will: 
    • identify different seeds and beans
    • design and create a mosaic using seeds as their tesserae (tess‐a‐ray), or
    mosaic material

    Time  2 hours 

    Materials  • terracotta pots
    • water sealant spray (even though these pots are
    meant for indoor use, the water sealant protects
    the glue from any moisture that may soak through
    the porous clay when the plant is watered)
    • seeds and beans of all kinds (red lentils, green len‐
    tils, chickpeas, black beans, navy beans, mung
    beans, pinto beans, popping corn, sunflower
    seeds, etc.)
    • ceramic mosaic glue
    • popsicle sticks
    • bowls

    Instructions  1. Spray all of the terracotta pots with the water sealant spray prior to begin‐
    ning the activity.   Follow the instructions on the container for drying times
    and safety precautions.

    2. Introduce your students to the art of seed mosaics as you show them
    photos from books and online galleries (see Resources).  Crafting seed mo‐
    saics is a traditional Mexican art form that is made during harvest festivals
    and ceremonies.

    3. As you prepare for this activity, encourage students to procure their own
    collection of seeds and beans from the garden and other outdoor areas.
    Supplement their collection with lentils and beans that can be purchased in
    bulk at your local store or farm.
    4. Distribute a pot to each student and divide the students into small work
    groups at different tables.  Ask the students to help you divide the seeds
    and beans up by color into bowls and then distribute the bowls to each
    group.

    5. Encourage students to sketch out design ideas on
    paper before beginning their mosaic project.  Once
    they begin, show them how to put a little bit of glue
    at a time on their pots, using a popsicle stick. They
    can then either use the sticks to individually place
    the beans and seeds one at a time, for more refined
    designs, or for a quicker approach, they can pour a
    handful of seeds over the glued area.

    6. When the mosaics are finished put the pots somewhere out of the way to
    dry over night.

    Taking it  Once dry, students can choose their favorite seeds or flowers to plant in their 
    Further  newly decorated flowerpot.  These decorated pots make a great gift  for 
    Mother’s Day or other celebrations.  Remind them that these pots should be for 
    indoor‐use only and to be gentle in handling them, because the mosaics are 
    delicate and some of the seeds and beans may fall off if handled roughly.   

    Resources  Books 
    Encyclopedia Of Mosaic Techniques: A Step­by­step Visual Directory, With An In­
    spirational Gallery Of Finished Works by Emma Biggs 

    http://blogs.cornell.edu/garden 

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