By Halyna McEvoy and Nataliya Shevchuk, Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School, Etobicoke, Ontario
Older students may use the smaller template, printed two to a page, cutting smaller mosaic pieces. Younger children will need the larger template and pre-cut mosaic pieces. The miters shown were made by seventh graders in four half-hour periods.
Materials
Bishop's Miter template PDF, large or small, below
Cardstock or other paper Cardstock makes a nice stiff project; the miter may also be cut out, if desired
Wrapping paper scraps in a variety of colors, including gold
Have students write their name on the back in pencil
Show samples of mosaic-style art, emphasizing the spaces between colored pieces
Students begin by cutting scraps of wrapping paper into squares, triangles or circles depending on their plan. Pieces will need some adjustment as they glue them on
Students glue their colorful cut pieces, leaving a space in between pieces creating a mosaic-style pattern
Faux gems, pictures, or other designs may be incorporated (attach faux gems with low-temperature glue gun)/li>
