"Beadies" Narrative Bead Collage

Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Small and symbolic, beads can represent cultures and tell visual stories. Begin this lesson by creating self-expressive beads and charms from polymer clay. Arrange them with manufactured beads on a self-adhesive surface to form "Beadies" - small collages that sparkle and shine.