Studying pyramids and mummies? Craft a replica of an amulet. This pendant gleams with symbols of Ancient Egypt!
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Symbols were very important to Ancient Egyptians. The scarab is a Kephri or dung beetle. Doesn’t sound very powerful or even pretty, but to ancient Egyptians what the beetle did was significant to its meaning.
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A Kephri pushes a ball of dirt along the ground. It represented resurrection, the life that comes after death, day that comes after night.
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Usually the scarab was carved from precious stone such as lapis lazuli or turquoise. Do research on Ancient Egypt. Visit a museum that has an Egyptology collection to see the stylistic design of the scarab.
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A royal personage might have worn a gold scarab. To make your scarab, knead white Crayola Model Magic® into an oval.
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Use the handle end of a Crayola Paint Brush to score your design into the Model Magic. Draw a stylistic head, antennae, and wings (or some other Egyptian design). Press a hole in the top of your scarab. Air-dry the beetle overnight.
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Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. Paint the scarab using gold Crayola Premier Tempera. Air-dry the paint.
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Highlight the scarab design with a dark Crayola Fine Line Marker.
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Thread yarn through the hole in scarab. Secure the ends with adhesive tape to proudly wear around your neck.
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