Projects include: Vellum Journal - Books were made of papyrus scrolls. Later, parchment or vellum, a sheer paper, was used to record events, write letters and make books. Samian Ware Tile - Many homes were decorated with pottery wall decorations called reliefs. One style, Samian ware, a red clay pottery, was popular after A.D. 100. Aqueducts - The land that surrounded Rome was abundant with springs. This water was channeled into the city of Rome through the channels of aqueducts. Mosaic Frame- Mosaics are bits of glass and stone arranged to form designs for jewelry, vases and other art forms. Marine Mosaic Tile - Because of the proximity to water, marine or sea themes were an important design element in Ancient Rome. Roman Numeral Wrap Up. .