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Make a Necklace | Art Activity
Create a necklace inspired by Egyptian patterns
Make a Necklace Instructions
Title: Make a Necklace
Overview: Create a necklace inspired by Egyptian patterns
Themes: Wearable crafts
Artworks: Sarcophagus of Princess Henuttawy: Coffins and mummy wrappings, Egypt, 950 — 900 BCE, Louvre Abu Dhabi
Age Range: 8-12 years old
Activity Timing: 45 minutes
Materials: Foam plate, black marker, scissors, paintbrush, green, red and gold paint, pencil and jar lid (optional)
- What patterns do you notice?
- What do you think the symbols mean?
- Can you spot the flowers? What do you think they represent?
Instructions:
1. Place the jar lid in the center of the foam plate then slide it towards the top edge
2. Trace around the lid
3. Use a marker to decorate the plate with patterns
4. Use different paints to colour in your patterns
You have created your own necklace inspired by Princess Henuttawy!
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