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Make a Necklace | Art Activity

Create a necklace inspired by Egyptian patterns

Make a Necklace

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)

 
Thinking Questions:
  • 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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