DIY Mini Lamps and Republic Day Craft Ideas
Art & Craft

Republic Day celebrations with DIY Mini Lamp

Create mini lamps with kids to celebrate Republic Day in a creative and vibrant way. This DIY craft project is an excellent opportunity for children to explore their artistic talents while making beautiful decorations to enhance the festive atmosphere.

Mixed Media Brand me 30 to 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art & Craft Class 9

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Steps to Create this Activity

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A soft plastic ball sits on a table, ready to be transformed into a mini lamp, showcasing its smooth surface and lightweight design.

Step 01

Start with a soft plastic ball to make your mini lamp.

Scissors gently cut small circles into the ball, showing careful crafting as the edges curl slightly, highlighting the focus on detail in the proje

Step - 02

Use scissors to carefully cut a small circle on both sides of the ball.

An old corrugated box is cut into a tray shape, laid flat with an OHP sheet placed on top, creating a makeshift workspace for painting and creativity.

Step - 03

Take an old corrugated box and cut it into a tray shape. Place an OHP sheet on top of the tray.

White acrylic paint is poured into the tray, and the plastic ball is rolled back and forth, creating a colourful, abstract design that splatters paint in joyful patterns.

Step - 04

Pour some white Fevicryl Acrylic Colour into the tray. Roll the plastic ball back and forth in the paint to create a fun, abstract design.

A second colour of paint is applied as the ball rolls in the tray, blending vibrant hues together, resulting in a playful and unique artwork on the plastic surface.

Step - 05

Repeat the rolling process with another colour of your choice to add more designs to the ball.

A square box is carefully cut to fit the plastic ball, its edges showing raw craftsmanship, ready to be transformed into a sturdy lamp base that will hold everything together.

Step - 06

For the lamp base, take any old square box and cut out a circle that fits the size of the plastic ball.

Blue chart paper is wrapped around the box, giving it a fresh and bright appearance as the colours pop against the neutral background, making the lamp base look inviting.

Step - 07

Wrap the box with blue chart paper using Fevistik Power to give it a nice look.

The painted plastic ball is firmly attached to the base, standing proudly as a creative centrepiece, reflecting the care and effort put into its creation.

Step - 08

Use Fevistik Power to stick the painted plastic ball onto the base you created.

A glowing tea light is placed inside the ball, illuminating the colourful designs, casting warm light and bringing the handmade mini lamp to life in a cosy atmosphere.

Step - 09

Finally, place a tea light inside the ball. Your handmade mini lamp is all set and ready to shine!

Steps to Create this Activity

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A soft plastic ball sits on a table, ready to be transformed into a mini lamp, showcasing its smooth surface and lightweight design.

Step 01

Start with a soft plastic ball to make your mini lamp.

Scissors gently cut small circles into the ball, showing careful crafting as the edges curl slightly, highlighting the focus on detail in the proje

Step - 02

Use scissors to carefully cut a small circle on both sides of the ball.

An old corrugated box is cut into a tray shape, laid flat with an OHP sheet placed on top, creating a makeshift workspace for painting and creativity.

Step - 03

Take an old corrugated box and cut it into a tray shape. Place an OHP sheet on top of the tray.

White acrylic paint is poured into the tray, and the plastic ball is rolled back and forth, creating a colourful, abstract design that splatters paint in joyful patterns.

Step - 04

Pour some white Fevicryl Acrylic Colour into the tray. Roll the plastic ball back and forth in the paint to create a fun, abstract design.

A second colour of paint is applied as the ball rolls in the tray, blending vibrant hues together, resulting in a playful and unique artwork on the plastic surface.

Step - 05

Repeat the rolling process with another colour of your choice to add more designs to the ball.

A square box is carefully cut to fit the plastic ball, its edges showing raw craftsmanship, ready to be transformed into a sturdy lamp base that will hold everything together.

Step - 06

For the lamp base, take any old square box and cut out a circle that fits the size of the plastic ball.

Blue chart paper is wrapped around the box, giving it a fresh and bright appearance as the colours pop against the neutral background, making the lamp base look inviting.

Step - 07

Wrap the box with blue chart paper using Fevistik Power to give it a nice look.

The painted plastic ball is firmly attached to the base, standing proudly as a creative centrepiece, reflecting the care and effort put into its creation.

Step - 08

Use Fevistik Power to stick the painted plastic ball onto the base you created.

A glowing tea light is placed inside the ball, illuminating the colourful designs, casting warm light and bringing the handmade mini lamp to life in a cosy atmosphere.

Step - 09

Finally, place a tea light inside the ball. Your handmade mini lamp is all set and ready to shine!