Art & Craft

DIY - CHARKHA

Remember Gandhiji by creating the iconic Charkha

Mixed Media Celebration 30 to 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art & Craft Class 7

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Step - 01

To create charkha wheel, take newspaper create coils with it seal the edges using Fevicol A+, make sure wheel size should be 10cm diameter. Now take barbeque sticks cut them equally as shown and stick them using Fevicol A+,

Step - 02

To create holder of the wheel, cut out two rectangles proportionate to wheel and handle in an angular manner as shown. Now cover them with the help of newspaper using Fevicol A+

Step - 03

Uinsg Fevicol A+, assemble the parts as shown, make sure to lock the holder it using coil for it to turn.

Step - 04

Create rest of the structure for thread to pass through using Mount board and barbeque stick and stick them using Fevicol A+ and let it dry.

Step - 05

Attached thread to wheel using Fevicol A+.

Step - 06

Using Rangeela Tempera Colours of your choice paint the charka with the help of fine art brushes. Handmade charka is ready!