Deepavali Rangolis
No Deepavali is complete without a rangoli. Rangolis are an expression of the myriad colours that are associated with Diwali.
Here are a few rangolis...
Clay Sculpture
Ashtray ? Old Man
Materials Needed:
Sculpture Clay (available at art & craft shops)Sculpture toolButter knifeBlack paint spray can (either in matt or gloss)Light duty sand...
Metal Embossing – Horse face
Materials needed A metal sheet- 3mm Carving tools- 2 (or alternatively you could use a sharp screw driver set ?small)Anti-rust paintHammerPlywood ? the size of...
Glass Paint
Materials Needed
A plain glassA glass paint outlinerFew glass paints
First draw the outline of the picture with the outliner. When dry fill in with glass...
Glass Carving
Materials required
Glass ? (size to be proportionate to picture you need to carve)Glossy- black coloured adhesive paperArt knifeWhite & silver sparkle glueWhite carbon paperPenScissors
Method
Draw...
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Independence Day Rangoli
In keeping with the spirit of Independence Day, I have made a rangoli with the simplest of ingredients, namely pulses. Pulses form the staple...
Omar Khayyam (Metal Carving)
Materials needed A metal sheet- 3mmCarving tools- 2 Black paint (matt)Paint brushmasking tapePicture you need to carve
Keep ready a picture that you want to...
Mirror Etching
We have seen a lot of carvings on fruits and vegetables in this section. All very impressive and done by our own M.Comers. For...
