Art & Craft

Republic Day Torch Bunting with Ice cream sticks

Get children involved in decorating their home with a festive paper Pongal bunting. This easy and creative DIY project involves crafting colorful paper flags or shapes that represent the spirit of Pongal. Kids can use their artistic skills to design and assemble the bunting, which can be hung around the house to add a joyful atmosphere to the festival.

Mixed Media Celebration 30 to 60 mins 6 to 8 years Art & Craft Class 4

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Torch Is Drawn on a Brown Chart Paper

Step - 01

To create the torch, take a sheet of brown chart paper. Referring to the template given, draw the diagram with the help of scale and pencil.

Cut Out From the Chart Paper to Make Torch

Step - 02

Cut it with scissors and fold the flaps with the help of scale.

Tri Colour Flame Shapes Are Cut From Kite Paper

Step - 03

Take tri colours kite papers proportionate to the torch structure. Now draw and cut out flame shapes as shown in the image.

Cut Outs Are Stuck Using Glue

Step - 04

Using Fevicol A+, stick outs as shown in the image.

3D Structure Given to Torch

Step - 05

Using Fevicol A+, seal edges of the torch flaps to create the 3D structure of the torch.

Ice Cream Stick Added to the Torch

Step - 06

Using Fevicol A+, stick ice cream sticks on all four sides and let them dry.

4 More Torches Made the Same Way

Step - 07

Create four more similar torches. You will need 5 battery operated fairy lights.

Fairy Light Is Put Inside the Torch

Step - 08

Stuff some newspapers till the level of torch flames to fill the hollow space. Then attach fairy lights above it as shown in the image using Glue Drops.

Blue Chart Paper Strip Is Added to the Torch

Step - 09

Take blue chart paper and cut out a strip with width of 1” approx. Make sure the height of the strip is long enough to stick all the torches.

Coloured Ribbon Is Added to the Torch, DIY Bunting Torch Is Ready

Step - 10

Using Fevicol A+, stick torches onto the strip as shown and let it dry. Take any coloured ribbon create a loop and stick it behind. Handmade torch bunting is ready!