Scarabs were carved out of many different stones, including amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and steatite. Other scarabs were made of clay, baked and glazed. The majority of the small scarabs are pierced as though originally used as beads. They usually were inscribed on the bottom with the name of the owner, some brief wish for well-being, magical mottoes, or figures and animals. The students can create a large scarab or several small ones.
Scarabs can be of any size.
The students can incise the lines that form the body with sculpting tools or paper clips or pins. Have them choose symbols or words that have a personal meaning. Sometimes ancient Egyptians just carved designs on the back. DO NOT Microwave. If you would like to know more about the Museum's Egyptian collection, come see it in person or on our webpage .