How to Make Seed Art

Using a pencil and eraser, draw a picture of what you want on a piece of Masonite or wood. Make your drawing a line drawing, like a picture in a coloring book.

Attach picture hanging hardware to the back of the wood. You must do this before you begin gluing seeds on - if you do it afterwards, you will knock seeds off when you hammer.

Begin applying seeds. Apply glue to small areas of your picture, and apply seeds by dumping them on and pouring them off (works best for small seeds, like millet or poppy seeds). Or, place them one by one, using a toothpick to move them into place.

Gradually fill in all areas with seeds. Generally, you want to cover everything so that there are no spots of bare wood.

Let glue dry. When completely dry, you may add a coat of spray acrylic or shellac to add a shiny finish to it.

Finished.