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Diwali Craft Ideas

It’s true that diyas are available in the market. But the fun and bonding you can get while making it with your family is different. Bigeyedowl has got some excellent craft ideas for Diwali . All craft ideas should be done along with an adult. An Example on how to make Diwali Craft Diya You will need: Self hardening clay Paint Sequins Varnish (optional)  The lamp is made using coils which is simple and fun for the children as most small children can roll out a sausage shape and it introduces spirals.  Take a piece of clay as big as a small apple (or smaller if the child finds this too big to handle). Roll out the clay into a long sausage shape about 1cm thick. Curl it round on itself to form a flat spiral shape about 6cm in diameter, as shown in fig (a). If the sausage breaks just roll out another one and using a dab of water join it on and continue.  Once the base has been made start to build up the sides until you have a small pot about 4cm high, taper off