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Just like your classroom, children’s outdoor environments should be filled with artistic creations that add sparkle and imagination to the space. One of my favorite ways to add art to the outdoors is by installing a mosaic mural of child-made tiles! The process of making the tiles is a blast; each tile is a charming work of art in itself, and the final mosaic mural of the tiles becomes a permanent work of beauty. My wife, artist Annemarie Zwack, has years of experience working with children and teachers to make clay tile mosaics and has helped me lay out the basic steps to a mosaic project. Here they are:Planning
Do you have a blank brick or concrete wall in your outdoor space? If you do it is the perfect place to install mosaics! Here are some things to consider as you begin your project:
• Use High Fire clay for outdoor projects. It is stronger and more durable than Low Fire clay �" especially for climates with freezing winters.
• Plan your project so you can install the tiles during mild weather. A couple days in a row where the days don’t get much hotter that 75°F and the nights don’t drop below 45°F ...