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Cut a toilet paper tube into three sections, with each section about 1.5 inches wide. |
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Each paper tube section will be the base for your napkin ring. Paint each one with a background color. |
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Prepare various seeds, grains, beans and spices. |
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Apply a thick layer of white glue or tacky glue on a small area of the napkin ring base. Tacky glue is a thicker variety of white glue and bonds things quicker than white glue. |
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Sprinkle seeds onto the glue. |
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Work on a section at a time. If you're using white glue, you may need to let each section set before moving on to the next. Tacky glue will bond the seeds more readily. |
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Continue until you have covered the entire surface of the napkin ring. Here are some notes and ideas for your mosaic design:
a.) Doing simple geometric designs like stripes or triangles are the most doable for younger kids because it allows them to just sprinkle on the seeds.
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b.) An even more spontaneous option would be to have kids mix 2 or more types of seeds on a tray. After applying a thick layer of glue on the napkin ring, let them sprinkle, spoon on some seeds or roll the napkin ring onto the trayful of seeds. |
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c.) Try out a more intricate design by carefully lining up the seeds rather than sprinkling them onto the napkin ring.
The design on this napkin ring is a combination of both. The edges and the middle section were lined with seeds and the remaining areas were sprinkled over with grains. |
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d.) You don't always have to do a full mosaic. The background can be a charming and integral part of your design. |
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Allow your finished napkin rings to dry completely. |
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If you're concerned about the seeds coming off, you can seal in the seeds by covering the surface of the napkin ring with a thick layer of white glue. Squeeze on a glob of glue and spread it with a paint brush, covering even the spaces between the seeds. |
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White glue and tacky glue will dry clear. These beautiful seed mosaic napkin rings are perfect for a Thanksgiving or garden table setting. |
