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Terracotta Style Diya

You Will Need:

Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Indian Red 10, Fevicryl Mouldit, Fevicryl Fabric Glue, Fine Art Brushes, Rolling Pin, Talcum Powder, Paper Cutter, Clay Modelling Tools, Colour Palette, Water Container

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Description :

Create elegant terracotta-style diyas using Mouldit, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home this Diwali.

STEP 1 : Prepare the Base
  • Mix Mouldit resin base and hardener to form an even dough.  

  • Add Acrylic Colour Indian Red 10 to the dough.  

  • Roll the coloured dough into a slab using a rolling pin. Use a steel bowl or plate with some depth as a mould—place the slab inside it and gently shape it to form the diya. 

STEP 2 : Make the bases
  • Create three diya bases of different sizes using similar moulds (bowls).  

  • Let them dry completely.  

  • Refer to the image for guidance. 

STEP 3 : Create the Design
  • Roll the coloured dough into thin coils.  

  • Use the coils to make patterns inside the small bowl and along the walls of the medium bowls.  

  • Secure the design using clay modelling tools and Fabric Glue. Let everything dry. 

STEP 4 : Final Look
  • Arrange the three bowls in descending order of size.  

  • Pour water into the bowls, add flower petals, and place a tealight in the centre.  

  • Your terracotta-style diya is now ready for the festive display!