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Diwali is celebrated using diyas. In each and every household, lighting the diyas is considered to be very auspicious. There are diyas easily available in the market; however we can make decorative diyas which adds an extra spark to the traditional diyas. Here we show you how to make diwali diya decoration from plastic spoons.

Please have a look at step by step procedure for making decorative diyas From Plastic Spoons.

Things Needed

• Plastic spoons
• Paint
• Paint brush
• Cardboard
• Decorative pearls
• Glue gun
• Pencil
• Colour palate

Procedure For Diwali Diya Decoration From Plastic Spoons

Step 1

• Take a cardboard and draw 3 circles on it.
• Join the circles to each other by making small arcs on the outer surface of the circle.
• Cut the circle along with the arcs.

Step 2

• Take the plastic spoons.
• Use a colour palate to collect the paint.
• Use yellow, green and red colour to paint the spoons with a paint brush.
• Once the spoons are painted, allow the paint to dry.

• Paint several spoons as we need many pieces for diya decoration.
• Cut the bottom end of the spoon so that we get petal shape pieces.

Step 3

• Take the cut out cardboard piece.
• Paste the yellow colour spoon petals on one of the circles to form the outer layer of the circle.
• Repeat the same process for the red and green circles as well.

• Next form the inner layer by pasting the spoon in the similar manner as that of the outer layer.

• Decorate the spoon petals by using decorative pearls.

• Place the candle diya in the centre of the decorated item.
• The decorated candles are now ready to use.

Have a look at this step by step video tutorial.

Plastic spoons craft are easily available in the market. We usually throw plastic spoons considering them to be a waste. However, these can be utilized to make excellent Diwali decoration. Hope you enjoyed making this craft. Happy crafting!!

Originally posted 2016-11-05 11:31:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter