High-Ceiling Mosaic
Islamic architecture is striking and beautiful. Explore the use of geometric shapes in mosques.
1. There are no figures in Islamic art, only geometric designs and calligraphic expressions of Arabic prayers and writings. Look at pictures of mosques for ideas. Here are some suggestions to make a realistic replica of an entrance portal to a mosque.
2. With Crayola® Scissors, cut thin cardboard to fit over a box opening to be a façade. Cut an arch from the middle. Save the cutout piece.
3. Roll a sheet of blue or white Crayola Model Magic. Roll smaller sheets of white, green, or other colors. Cut the small sheets into tiny pieces. Press these "tiles" into the first sheet to create a mosaic pattern. If you wish, use a toothpick to create a honeycomb effect in the mosaic.
4. Lay the box on its back and fill it with lightly crumpled newspaper. Drape the mosaic over the top of the newspaper (when it dries it will hang from the top of the box like a vaulted ceiling). Attach the mosaic to the box with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry the mosaic at least overnight.
5. With Crayola Metallic Colored Pencils, decorate the cardboard façade and cutout piece in Arabic style with geometric and calligraphy designs. Use a Crayola Paint Brush to smooth on a thin layer of Crayola Glitter Glue to adorn the design. Air-dry the glue.
6. Mix and roll out more Model Magic for the portal’s floor and side walls. For a marbleized effect, mix blue and white together just a bit. Air-dry the sheets.
7. To assemble your portal, remove the newspaper. Glue the cutout arch piece to the back of the box. Glue the Model Magic sheets to the floor and walls. Glue the façade to the front. Air-dry your beautiful work of architecture!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Glitter Glue—
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.
Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—
- Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
- Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
- Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
- The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
- Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
- Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
- Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points
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