Ceramic Tile Art Project for Kids

Create your own ceramic tile art piece using permanent markers. They make great gifts for loved ones they can cherish forever.

Creating a Little Masterpiece

This tile art project is guaranteed to wow both children and adults alike. If you have ever had a birthday party or family get together with lots of kids around you have probably thought, “I wish I had something to keep them busy and calm them down”. They need something to do that will keep them interested, doesn’t require a lot of mess, and doesn’t require a lot of skill or dexterity. Giving them a project that they can create themselves to take home is always a sure winner. They are free to create their own masterpiece just for themselves or give it to a loved one as a gift. Drawing on ceramic tile is a perfect inexpensive craft that will keep them happy and create a long lasting memory.

Materials Needed for Tile Art

• • • 4 1/2″ square tiles (16 cents ea.)
    • Variety of colored felt squares (20 cents ea.)
    • Permanent markers
    • Paper clips or other hanging hook (optional)
    • Hot glue gun and sticks
    • Masking tape (optional)
    • Spray can of water base polyurethane

  

  

   

Instructions for Tile Art

• Provide each child with a 4 1/2″ square tile and a variety of colored permanent markers used for drawing.
• Make sure they use only permanent markers.
• It stays on the tile, and within seconds, it will be dry enough to handle.
• After they have created their picture, let them pick a pre-cut felt color square to glue to the back of the tile.
• If they want to hang the tile on the wall, place a paper clip on the back just below the edge to use as a hook.

Cover the back of the ceramic tile art with feltThe next few steps will require some assistance for small children.

• Hot glue the bottom half of the clip to the tile.
• Once the glue is dry, place a piece of masking tape over the glued area for extra hold.
• Before gluing the felt to the back, lay the square over the back and mark the spot where the paper clip is located.
• Make a small cut on the marked spot, hot glue the back of tile, and place the felt over it.
• Allow paper clip to poke out of the hole so it can be accessible for hanging on the wall.
• Set the tile aside for about 10 minutes, then lightly spray the front of the tile with a clear water base polyurethane to seal in the picture.
• Let dry for 10 minutes and then it should be ready for them to take it home.

Conclusion

This is a great craft for birthday parties, sleepovers, family picnics, or family time for the gift giving holidays. You can hang them on the wall, set them on a stand, or create smaller tile art to use as a refrigerator magnet.