Watercolor Mosaic Dolphin

A flippin' fun dolphin craft! Follow the tide & make easy mosaic art using Crayola Watercolors, Glue & other supplies.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Cardstock
Disposable Cup
Pencil(s)
Picture Frame(s)
Water

Steps

Step 1

Sketch outline of dolphin on cardstock with pencil.
Step 2

Trace over pencil with markers.
Step 3

Trace over marker with thin line of school glue. Add straight lines inside dolphin outline to create mosaic pattern. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Paint sections of dolphin with various watercolors.
Step 5

Paint additional watercolor elements, like the ocean and splashes, under dolphin.
Step 6

Add sparkly details with glitter glue. Thin with paint brush if needed. Dry 3–4 hours.
Step 7

Draw drawings of fish and other ocean creatures with markers.
Step 8

Frame your artwork your friends will flip for!

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CIY Staff Tips

For best results, ensure watercolor and glitter glue is dry to the touch before coloring with markers.

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