Making Diwali Lamps From Clay
Little lamps are burning bright.
Making diwali lamps from clay. Making diyas is a popular family activity and everyone can decorate their own. I also made a peacock shaped lamp. Get creative with the kids this diwali and make this simple diva lamp. It is easy to make your own diyas with clay and some decorations.
We used a large square peg board for this design. The name diwali means rows of lighted lamps because during the festivities people light up their homes with small earthenware oil lamps called diyas or diwas. A fantastic crafts idea for the festival of light. Small beads air clay or playdough rolling pin plastic knife stamps ink pad small bowl paint or markers votive candle or battery operated candle.
You can light your candle again and again for diwali fun. Follow our easy step by step instructions and illuminate your school nursery early years setting or home with these beautiful small clay lamps. I ve used pearl. Diyas are bowl shaped and usually made of clay but when clay isn t readily available it is easy to make and decorate diyas at home.
See them lighting up the night up the night up the night. See them lighting up the night. This will indent the top. Make your own diyas for diwali.
Let s start making the lamps. Homemade clay oil lamps diya step 1. Making a diya with air clay with kids. The flame is a little fragile so be very careful when removing the finished creation from your peg board.
I absolutely love it. Diya fuse bead pattern. For a round lamp leave the shape as it is but raise the rim edge with more clay in a circle around the top. These are the clay and the tools i used for this project.
Even if you don t celebrate diwali you can make your own diya to decorate and light up.