Friday 9 November 2012

Diwali special!!! home made Kandiil

As Diwali is this Tuesday, I went shopping. wanted to buy a Kandiil for Diwali...but when I asked the price non was less than 200 Rs.They were not pretty at all, I did not felt that they were worth spending 200 Rs.. I still had paper leftovers from my sister's Birthday card.... so I thought lets make some Kandiil for this Diwali . This is how the final product looks like.

We need some colorful translucent papers, paper cutter, cello tape, 1 m thread.
To make a Kandiil of the same size as in picture, Cut 4 squares ( 3x3 inches), 8 triangles ( 3x3x2.25 inches) , 8 rectangles (2.25x0.5 inches) .
Make sure:
           2 sides of Triangle = = side of Square
                                         &
           Smaller side of the Triangle = =  longer side of Rectangle




Now stick the pieces (squares and triangles ) using cello tape, as in picture and  also stick rectangles with each smaller side of the Triangle




Create any simple Kirigami design, so that the light can pass through. As a variation you can also stick colorful transparent sheets on one side after cutting, so that the light is of different color


Stick the sides to make a hexagonal shape.Cut the multiple color frills using special paper scissor , stick them  to the bottom of the Kandiil.
Make a hole on all top side Rectangles for the rope. and rope or wire, so that  it can be fixed onto a bulb.

KANDIIL is ready.....


If any one tries it out.... please post the photos.

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