Pompeii to Lay Yourself – Stone by Stone!
Creatively laid, knowledge reinforced.
A small square, a little glue, and a colorful selection of historically inspired mosaic stones – and the journey into a colorful past begins. The Byzantine-style supplementary set is not just a craft kit, but an invitation.
Children create history – with their own hands and with enthusiasm. Whether in the classroom, in the museum, or at the kitchen table: anyone placing stone by stone here anchors knowledge in the most beautiful way.
Included, thought out – what's in the set?
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4 base plates, each 10x10 cm – Ideal for small projects or group work
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400 g Byzantine mosaic stones (1x1x0.4 cm) – 12 colors inspired by antiquity and late antiquity
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1 bottle of wood glue (40 ml) – odorless, solvent-free
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4 paper cups for grout – preparation-friendly and environmentally friendly
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3 sponges – for cleaning & grout
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24 colored templates – free and designed for different ages
What else do I need?
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Carbon paper - for transferring the motif
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Grout - for the grout finish
Encourage creativity, discover history
To make history truly "tangible", it must be made "graspable" – this is exactly where this supplementary set comes in. The motor skills work with the small stones provides a multisensory access to history. As children glue, lay, and combine, genuine connections to antiquity and its art forms arise.
One set – many possible uses
- "Antiquity" project week in schools
- Museum workshop or holiday activity
- Creative craft afternoon at home
- Supplement to the history unit "Roman Everyday Life"
- Thematic offers in after-school care or youth art school
Still have questions about the Pompeii supplementary set?
How long does it take to complete a mosaic with the set?
About 45–60 minutes per child – depending on the template and supervision.
Is the set suitable for younger children?
Suitable from about 7 years old (with guidance) – easily manageable with the templates.
Is the glue child-safe?
Yes! The wood glue is solvent-free, nearly odorless, and reliably adheres to wood & paper.
How durable are the finished mosaics?
The works can easily be hung or displayed. Optionally, they can be sealed with simple sunflower oil.
Can I use additional templates?
Yes – every free surface invites creativity. Own motifs or logos can be easily prepared with graph paper.
Feedback from practice
“We used the set during a holiday workshop at the museum. The children were absorbed, proud, and even thought about what their mosaics might have meant in ancient Pompeii. A complete success!”
— Museum Educator, Rhineland-Palatinate
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