I had my students create mosaic tiles using thrift store plates which they
broke using hammers and ziplock bags; they wore goggles, and did the
smashing in a copy paper box lid. The pieces aren't all that sharp, and no
one got injured at all. I had tile nippers they used to get the broken
pieces into more specific shapes if needed.
-Lydia in Toledo
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Subject: [teacherartexchange] Mosaics - Sugggestions needed
>I have been asked to teach a parent/child Mosaic class (actually middle
>school kids with any adult). It will be four sessions (2 hours each) and it
>has a sizeable supply budget (about $20.00 per)...
> I am looking for suggestions- I am thinking about having them design and
> make mirrors with mosaic frames but I am not locked into this. My thought
> was to use a piece of water resistant masonite or plywood - mount the
> mirror on the board and apply the mosaic pieces around. I am considering
> purchasing some tiles but also thinking about having the students make
> some tiles from low fire white or red clay. They could apply underglaze to
> the tiles (leatherhard) and perhaps I would glaze them with a clear glaze
> after a bisque. (Has anyone done this in a single fire process?)
> As for the purchased mosaic pieces - any suggestions? I am considering
> using bath or flooring ceramic tiles which students would break (Inside a
> bag) but wondering how dangerous this is for middleschoolers? (I have done
> this on my own but not with kids...)
> Any help would be appreciated!
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