How to Make Rangoli 2020 | Tihar Special

Time needed: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Make Rangoli 2020 Historically created on floors inside and outside of homes, Rangoli can be made in a wide variety of designs, sizes, and materials. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or making decorations to celebrate Diwali, Rangoli can be enjoyed by beginners and experienced artists alike

1. Make Rangoli 2020: Designing Your Rangoli

   
   Choose the design you want to use. Rangoli can be made in any number of designs, but whether you choose a simple or complex design, most are symmetrical. You can use a plant or animal for inspiration, or you can create your own geometric design.
   
   Decide where to draw your Rangoli. You can draw it on a flat, dry floor inside or outside of your home, or you can draw it on paper to display anywhere.
   
   Sketch the design outline on paper. Use a pencil and eraser to practice drawing the outline of your Rangoli on black or white paper. Keep practicing until you are happy with your design.
   
   Draw your design outline in chalk on the floor. If you are not making your Rangoli on black paper, you will need to draw a basic outline on the floor, or wherever you are creating your Rangoli. Draw the outline in thin, light chalk lines.

2. Make Rangoli 2020: Finalizing Your Outline

   
   Thicken the outline of your design with white chalk. This is good for beginners, as the white chalk helps cleanly and clearly define the borders of the design. Experienced Rangoli artists can skip this step.
   
   Create an adhesive surface if you are using black paper. If you’re creating a Rangoli on black paper, you’ll need a surface that the textured materials can stick to. Add a small amount of any cooking oil to your entire design to help the materials stick
   
   Give dimension to your outline with a white, textured material. It is customary to use natural substances like semolina, rice, or sand.
   
   Choose the materials you will use to fill in your design. Rangoli can be filled in with any number of colorful household materials like spices and grains, or with store-bought materials like pre-colored Rangoli powder.

3. Make Rangoli 2020: Filling In Your Rangoli

   Fill the inside of your Rangoli with your chosen materials. Use the paper cone or your fingers to completely fill your Rangoli with the chosen materials. This is the most interesting step, and usually the most fun.
   
   Mix different textures and colors in your design. Using a variety of colors and dimensions will enhance the artistic nature of the final design. The variety is what gives the Rangoli its wow factor.
   
   Add the final touches. Place some candles and clay pot-lanterns around your finished Rangoli to light up your design.