With November just around the corner, we can already see the festival of lights illuminating its way closer. The magical time of Diwali is all about traditions, and diyas make up a vital part of it! And what can be more festive and fun than some DIY Diya Decorations? Diya decorating has been a bonding activity with loved ones for years and will be for years to come.
So if you’re looking for some DIY Diya decoration ideas, you’ve come to the right place. From paints to glitter to seashells – the options are endless. So let’s take a look:
The Perfect DIY Diya Ideas to Brighten Up Your Diwali
Below are some easy DIY ideas to follow to bring some eccentric charm to your diyas in time for Diwali season:
Colourful Mayhem
This DIY idea certainly takes us back to our childhood days. Show off your artisan skills by picking up your paintbrush and dazzling on an array of colours on some clay diyas.
Items Required:
- Plain Clay Diyas
- Acrylic Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Marker
Method:
- Pick out some plain clay diyas of your choice – they come in an array of shapes and sizes.
- Pick out the colours you would like to drizzle onto the Diya.
- If you wish to paint the diya one colour, using a thick brush will save time. However, if you’re using multiple colours for different spots, a thin brush is what you’ll need.
- You can mix it up with colours. For example, paint the inside one colour and the outside another. You can also choose one different colour for just the rim.
- Leave it to dry.
- Use black paint or a marker to outline the details if you wish to.
Time Taken: One hour.
Dazzle On Some Glitter
Add some glitz and glam to your diyas with a dash of glitter for that wow factor. After all, the festival of lights is incomplete without some shimmery goodness, isn’t it?
Items Required:
- Plain Clay Diyas
- Glue
- Glitter
- Paints (Optional)
- Paintbrush
Method:
- Pick out some plain clay diyas of your choice.
- Next, pick out the glitter of your choice.
- Paint your diyas with the colours of your choice (optional).
- Wait for the paint to dry.
- Apply glue with a paintbrush all over the diya or in selected places where you’d like the glitter to be.
- Sprinkle the glitter over the glued areas and wait for the glitter to dry.
Time Taken: 1 hour.
Paper Lotus Diya
The paper lotus diya is one of the most popular and easy to make DIY diyas. Simple but sophisticated, these delicate paper diyas are a beautiful addition to your home.
Items Required:
- Pink/Red/White sheets of paper
- Pencil
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tealight
- Glitter (Optional)
Method:
- Draw the shape of a lotus with a pencil on a sheet of paper of your choice.
- Cut out the shape with scissors.
- Apply glue along the edges of the lotus and stick some glitter (optional).
- Stick a tealight in the centre.
Time Taken: Half an hour.
Recycle Old CDs
Ever wondered what you can do with old CDs that have gone to waste? Now you can stop! Recycling old CDs to make attractive diyas is another popular method that’s been used for years. Not only is it pocket-friendly, but it’s also innovative.
Items Required:
- Old CDs
- Tealights
- Beads/Decorative Mirrors/Decorative Stones/Flowers
- Glue
- Glitter
- A marker
Method:
- Using a marker, draw out various shapes and patterns on the CD as per your desires.
- Apply glue over the outline of the pattern.
- Stick some beads/decorative mirrors/decorative stones/flowers over the glued outline.
- Let it dry.
- Apply glue over the other areas of the CD.
- Add some glitter and let it dry.
- Finally, apply some glue in the centre and stick a tealight over it.
Voila! Recycled and super easy, your CD diya is made!
Time Taken: 2 hours.
Redefine Elegance
Who said diyas have to be all about colours and glam? Why not decorate your diyas in sophisticated ways to radiate an elegant charm that would look gorgeous in your hallways?
Items Required:
- Mirrored Stones (Optional)
- Metallic Paints like silver and gold
- Paintbrush
- Plain Clay Diyas
Method:
- Pick out some plain clay diyas of your choice.
- Paint your diyas with the colours of your choice.
- Outline selected areas of the diyas, such as the rim or else draw out a pattern with a pencil and metallic paint over it.
- Wait for the diyas to dry.
Time Taken: 1 hour.
Call Out To The Sea
Seashells are beautiful creations of nature that make gorgeous diyas for the festive season. So go on and grab some seashells! Make sure you get the bigger ones so they can pass off as a make-do diya.
Items Required:
- Seashells
- Wick
Method:
- There isn’t much to do with this make-shift diya. All you have to do is pick out the perfect seashell and place a wick in the centre of it.
Time Taken: 5 minutes
Another way to use seashells is as a decorative element in your clay diyas. Replace mirrored stones and decorative stones with gorgeous tiny seashells to give an earthy yet inspiring look to your diyas.
We at HomeLane hope our DIY diya decoration ideas have inspired you to make some gorgeous DIY diyas. Not only is it a fun activity, but it’s sure to pump you up for the festive season and bring you and your loved ones closer.
