MOSAICS

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MOSAICS
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We are going to be designing and making a Roman
Mosaic this term.

• You will learn how Romans made mosaics

• Plan and Design your own Mosaic

• Make a mosaic using tiles on a wooden frame

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Roman Mosaics
Romans lived in houses called VILLAS. The floors
and walls of these Villas were decorated in
elaborate MOSAICS.
MOSAICS showed everything from scenes of everyday
life, to fantastic images from Roman and Greek
MYTHOLOGY.
Many Romans believed that more colourful MOSAICS
would show people how wealthy they were!
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How Romans made Mosaics
First, an expert Mosaic maker would draw a plan
of the design and pattern.
A small area of the floor at a time is covered in
wet plaster. Why would they only do a small bit
at a time?
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The mosaic maker would then add small pieces of
tile to the plaster. The tiles are laid according
to the design. Why would they follow the design?
When the mosaic was finished it would be
polished. Why do you think they would polish the
mosaic?
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These are actual ROMAN MOSAICS.
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How to make a mosaic - Task 1
Planning Why is it important to plan something
before you make it?
In your groups you will now plan a mosaic design
onto the paper your teacher will give you.
Remember to think about the tiles and shapes you
will use later!
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Task 2
When you have all finished, choose one of the
designs you would like to make.
Your teacher will give you a larger piece of
paper. You can use this paper as your main design
Work together to transfer your chosen design
onto this master.
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Task 3
Now that you have you final design you are ready
to start your Mosaic.
Your teacher will give you a wooden frame.
Sketch your design onto the frame using a pencil.
You are now ready to start gluing the tiles into
the correct places. REMEMBER TO GLUE A SMALL BIT
EACH TIME
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Task 4
Now that you have all the tiles in place you will
use grout to cement everything together. Finally
you will sand the frame and varnish the wood
You can now polish your finished MOSAIC WELL
DONE