Art & Craft

Celebrate Sankranti with a Fun Paper Kite craft

Introduce preschoolers to the vibrant traditions of Sankranti with easy paper kite and firki crafts. These activities are perfect for fostering creativity and teaching kids about the cultural significance of the festival.

Mixed Media Celebration 30 to 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art & Craft Class 6

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Kite Shaped Cardboard and 2 Circle of Carboard Used to Make Kite and Firki Craft

Step - 01

To create the note holder, take a corrugated sheet & draw the diagram of kite with height of 3” approximately to create Firki(Spool). Take corrugated sheet, draw and cut out the circles with the diameter of 1” approx.

Cardboard Sheet Used to Make Firki Holder

Step - 02

To create Firki, take corrugated sheet, draw and cut out a rectangle measuring 4”x3” approx. To create firki holder, draw and cut out small square's measuring 1” approx.

Cut Outs Joint by Glue to Give Firki Effect

Step - 03

Using Fevicol MR, roll the cut outs into coil and assemble rest of the cut outs as shown in the image.

Firki Coloured Using Rangeela Colours

Step - 04

Using Rangeela Tempera Colour of your choice, paint it with the help of fine art brushes and let it dry.

Wire Is Added to the Firki

Step - 05

To create note holder, take flower wire and twirl it around the firki as shown in the image.

Wire Is Twirled Around the Firki

Step - 06

Take any paper cord of your choice and twirl it around the firki.

Kite Is Made Using Chart Paper

Step - 07

Cover the kite with coloured chart papers of your choice using Fevicol MR and let it dry.

Cardboard Is Cut to Make Firki Holder

Step - 08

To create a firki holder, take corrugated sheet draw and cut out the diagram referring to the image. Make sure cut outs are proportionate to the firki made. Using Rangeela Tempera Colour of your choice paint the cut outs with the help of fine art bruhses and let it dry.

Cut Outs Assembled Using Glue

Step - 09

Using Fevicol MR, assemble the cut outs as shown and let it dry.

Coloured Paper Cord Added to the Flower Wire

Step - 10

Take coloured paper cord and cover the extended flower wire too, assemble it with the kite using Fevicol A+. To further enhance, stick paper cut out motifs onto the firki using Fevicol A+ and let it dry.

Sankranti Kite Is Ready

Step - 11

Table top holder is ready! attach notes with the help of U Pins!