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How to make crop art or seed art–a mosaic of seeds.
Steps
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1Using a pencil and eraser, draw a picture of what you want on a piece of Masonite or wood.
- Make your drawing a line drawing, like a picture in a coloring book.
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2Attach picture hanging hardware to the back of the wood.
- You must do this before you begin gluing seeds on - if you do it afterwards, you will knock seeds off when you hammer.
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3Begin applying seeds.
- Apply glue to small areas of your picture, and apply seeds by dumping them on and pouring them off (works best for small seeds, like millet or poppy seeds).
- Or, place them one by one, using a toothpick to move them into place.
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4Gradually fill in all areas with seeds.
- Generally, you want to cover everything so that there are no spots of bare wood.
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5Let glue dry.
- When completely dry, you may add a coat of spray acrylic or shellac to add a shiny finish to it.
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6Finished.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I dye the seeds before I apply them to the picture?
Community AnswerIn your cup (or bowl), mix 1/2 cup of cold water with 1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar and add a few drops of food coloring until you have your desired color. Give it a stir until your food coloring is all mixed in and then start adding pumpkin seeds. -
QuestionHow do I dye seeds without them sticking together?
Community AnswerYou can drop them into a bowl of paint, pour them out on a piece of paper, separate them, then let them dry. -
QuestionHow do I create it based on characters?
LunaCommunity AnswerSeed art is a type of mosaic. Draw out the person, animal, or other thing, etc., that you would like to make and draw where the colors and types of seeds should go. Then fill in the spaces after you know where everything is supposed to go. This art turns out the best when it is planned properly.
Warnings
- Seeds attract rodents and insects, so keep your seeds contained.Thanks!
- Make sure you use picture hanging hardware that will hold the weight of your work.Thanks!
- Seeds are best stored in glass jars (plastic containers sometimes retain moisture leading to mold).Thanks!
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Things You'll Need
- You will need: hammer, picture hanging hardware, pencil and eraser, toothpicks, seeds, white craft glue, 1/4" Masonite or plywood, spray shellac or acrylic finish (optional).
References
- www.cropart.com
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