Dhokra Trinket Box DIY
Art & Craft

Dhokra Trinket Box DIY

Craft a unique Dhokra-style trinket jewelry box using coconut shells and tissue paper! This project introduces kids to traditional art forms while making a fun and creative storage box. With easy steps and materials, it's the perfect craft for kids to express themselves and learn about different cultures.

Painting Best Out of Waste 30 to 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art & Craft Class 7

Steps to Create this Activity

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Step - 01

To create a Dhokra trinket, take a pair of coconut shells.

Step - 02

Take some tissue paper and cover the coconut shells using the mixture of Fevicol A+ and water.

Step - 03

To create a base and the holder of the trinket, draw and cut out two corrugated strips with approximately 1 inch width.

Step - 04

Using Fevicol A+, take a corrugated strip and roll it into a coil.

Step - 05

To create the lid holder, take a corrugated strip of 1 inch width approximately and roll it into a coil. Cover the coil with a cobbler thread using Fevicol A+ as shown in the image.

Step - 06

Using Fevicol A+, stick it onto either of the coconut shell as shown in the image. Now take a cobbler thread and twirl it around the coconut shells using Fevicol A+; let it dry.Referring to the image, create Dhokra patterns onto the shells using the cobbler thread and stick it using Fevicol A+; let it dry.To enhance the edges of the trinket, take the cobbler thread cut-outs and twirl it creating a thick cord as shown; stick it using Fevicol A+ and let it dry.

Step - 07

Using Fevicryl Acrylic Colour black, paint the shells with Fine Art brushes and let it dry. Now for the Dhokra effect, take Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Gold. Using dry brush technique, paint the shells as shown and let it dry.

Step - 08

Your handmade Dhokra Trinket is ready!

Steps to Create this Activity

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Step - 01

To create a Dhokra trinket, take a pair of coconut shells.

Step - 02

Take some tissue paper and cover the coconut shells using the mixture of Fevicol A+ and water.

Step - 03

To create a base and the holder of the trinket, draw and cut out two corrugated strips with approximately 1 inch width.

Step - 04

Using Fevicol A+, take a corrugated strip and roll it into a coil.

Step - 05

To create the lid holder, take a corrugated strip of 1 inch width approximately and roll it into a coil. Cover the coil with a cobbler thread using Fevicol A+ as shown in the image.

Step - 06

Using Fevicol A+, stick it onto either of the coconut shell as shown in the image. Now take a cobbler thread and twirl it around the coconut shells using Fevicol A+; let it dry.Referring to the image, create Dhokra patterns onto the shells using the cobbler thread and stick it using Fevicol A+; let it dry.To enhance the edges of the trinket, take the cobbler thread cut-outs and twirl it creating a thick cord as shown; stick it using Fevicol A+ and let it dry.

Step - 07

Using Fevicryl Acrylic Colour black, paint the shells with Fine Art brushes and let it dry. Now for the Dhokra effect, take Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Gold. Using dry brush technique, paint the shells as shown and let it dry.

Step - 08

Your handmade Dhokra Trinket is ready!