Home Do-It-Yourself Clay Modeling Galar Putul Ganesha Dolls

Galar Putul Ganesha Dolls

You Will Need:

Fevicryl Acrylic Colours Black 02, Crimson 04, White 27, Fevicryl Mouldit, Fine Art Brushes, Clay Carving Tools, Paper Cutter, Colour Palette, Water Container

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Description :

Galar Putul are traditional shellac dolls made in West Bengal. Make these cute little Ganesha dolls with Fevicryl range of products in the same style this Ganesh Chaturthi.

STEP 1 : Mix Fevicryl Mouldit
  • We are going to make the Ganesha idols in Galar Putul style dolls with Mouldit.
  • Galar Putul' more commonly known as Shellac dolls, it is a unique craft of West Bengal's Purba Medinipur District. They are brightly coloured, wonderfully textured miniature dolls mostly of deities, animals, and humans.
  • Take the Mouldit resin base and hardener; mix it thoroughly to make even dough.
STEP 2 : Mould the dolls
  • Take the dough, shape it to make the basic shape of Ganesha inspired from Galar Putul art.
  • Let it get semi dry; then create the line texture on the crown with clay carving tools.
  • Let it dry completely.
  • Make 2 such dolls.
STEP 3 : Paint the base coat
  • Paint the Ganesha dolls with the base coat of Acrylic Colour White 27.
  • Let it dry.
STEP 4 : Paint the dolls
  • Paint the dolls with Acrylic Colour Black 02 and Crimson 04.
  • Leave it to dry completely.
STEP 5 : Add the details.
  • Paint the details of the Ganesha dolls with Acrylic Colour White 27.
  • Let it dry.
  • Your Ganesha Dolls with Galar Putul style are ready.