We made an embossed version of the Great Seal to take home.
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Embossed Great Seal
Materials:
- scissors
- printed copy of the Great Seal (4" diameter to fit the plates)
- foam plate (we used 6" plates)
- pencil or ballpoint pen
- black paint
- paper towel
Steps:
1. Cut out the seal so that it fits in the center of the foam plate.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeQyo21mYJ8LmDaJMb7zOz6ZMdMcaFuKaeC5FjPoAhhgm-b5JGHEKoROYVPeH4VjQFHUfjDXNCvJjeE-otYAjJ86fAC0AxAZTrMgj5BhrPRJdvjUz-0sGFFAkEmDRCkhw3DsRFtzeX90N/s320/embossed-seal-cutting.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjr3_RkQNgsTm2qFH11QT7yXWlkHPEdgz2lC2gSZbO1HFUweDFXeAzX9LLp4XBS4Ez-tOD7zGwXXRqOxnXVb8DeR-nJWzYYSMUJLuvdwiTjlgrepa27v1o875UGLhf69wlB2vnuO9eNmW/s320/embossed-seal.jpg)
2. Use the pen or pencil to trace over every part of the design. Press hard enough to leave a deep impression, but not so hard that you poke through the plate.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDHPSCti9t-R7Gth6Z4Ly58NwsxZhVs7B9WG8PmY_kOjvb_hJHvjnXjsOydZjB0Gd3h50EOLEPXY6BfiSS7RBfZxmdsxkCwLoh3UTT-9-IC0SP4BfGYfMjptmx9pl5sb_7pcsdF_xd9Vy/s320/embossed-seal-tracing.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C0WeiCGnvLVymxrXhAvKphcRvHhQl5omYmq6lmZYE8rBd7igaJp80sCkurh4zRDm_1Pam30Z-J9YS2Q-7G4XzKEdZIVK44lI2SU1NTWt9mpQHDwiPsDggpz-Xf0pTajLaa26U4spHv8v/s320/embossed_seal.jpg)
3. Rub a small amount of black paint over the design, then wipe it away. The paint will stay in the embossed area, revealing the design. Add a solid coat of paint around the rim, or leave it plain.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIqtx9siplCCGTYT2rL1vk7KD_9lk1LwGz9QoLUGb9BezuYubGCFa6debrphfy5SVm_9cLcurD4tFnqBZmO2ueucocoaSSMHXaqc-iVY937_hrUnTPNuQ8Pr2oiSXGEoFOBSZ3ZzlFpnW/s320/embossed-seal-paint.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwnlGf6bCxNtOppslNgtWHQ9V6qARpvF3QzqzpBMPxuq4stwzjWWP0055s2seruI9dCBA0gBbb9dt1FLtkpEwy8lHrdaIaMAI9tuZhqGAD_I17m99L09Y9FljVMwyVMJNo3131m4I55pD/s320/embossed-seal-001.jpg)
To see other patriotic crafts that are quick and easy to make, check out the May edition of Craft Lightning!
Well, I just learned something, a lot of "somethings"... I didn't know all that about the Great Seal! I must have been absent that day in 5th grade, LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for kids! Thanks for joining!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Those look FABULOUS! How fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are darling. Thanks for participating.
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