Step-By-Step Guides for Making DIY Rakhi at Home

Introduction

Rakshabandhan is a joyous occasion and you can add more fun to the festival with your homemade DIY rakhi that you made yourself. DIY or do-it-yourself is in trend nowadays. And what would be a better way to make your brother feel special than a handmade rakhi at home for him. This way, the rakhi won’t just be another rakhi, it would be a keepsake that would remind your brother of your love and efforts. Isn’t that a great idea?

Let us walk you through a comprehensive step-by-step guide to making your own diy rakhi. Keep reading!

The Joy of Making DIY Rakhi at Home

Do you remember the time when you and your siblings used to spend the entire summer vacation making craft projects for your school. This rakhi making process will take you back to those golden days. Sitting with glue and scissors, ribbons and sparkles; the entire process would be so nostalgic.

Not just this, the entire process of making handmade rakhi at home will bring the two of you closer.

Top Rakhi Making Ideas at Home

If you are tired of scrolling the internet for home made rakhi design ideas, you can put a full stop on your search. Here are some creative homemade rakhi ideas:

Rakhi from moulding clay:

You must have played with moulding clay or played with dough as a kid. But did you know you can make a rakhi out of it? It is an easy and fun process and can be finished in just a few hours:

1. Take moulding clay of any bright colour like yellow, orange, pink or green, whatever your brother likes.
2. Roll the clay into a thin sheet and cut out a circle with the help of a water bottle cap. The size of the circle should be around 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
3. Now take a smaller cap and place it in the centre of the circle, leaving a ring on the outer edge of your clay circle.
4. With a butter knife, mark 6 cuts at equal length. Now pinch the cut sections together to form petals like shape.
5. This will give you a clay flower. If you want, you can scrape your brother’s name in the middle of the flower.
6. Bake this flower at 275 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes to harden the polymer clay. 
7. Take this clay flower out and paste it on a ribbon using industrial glue or a hot glue gun.
8. You can also use mod podge to add a shine to the clay flower. 

Your rakhi is ready.

Colourful paper and ribbon rakhi:

This is the easiest craft rakhi making process and can be done by kids as well. If you have toddlers, you can make this a tradition for the festival of raksha bandhan as well.

1. Take colourful papers of your choice and start cutting circles. You can also use glitter paper, felt, or velvet paper for this.
2. Cut 4-5 circles, each 1 cm smaller than the other.
3. Now paste these circles over one another to make a flower. Place a pearl or stone in the centre to complete the look.
4. You can also use gota to outline the rakhi.
5. Now paste this on a ribbon or silk thread and your rakhi is complete.
6. Optional: You can paste a small photograph of your brother in the centre of the flower.

Rakhi from waste material:

You can make rakhi from waste material as well. Be it old plastic bottles, paper cups or old cardboard cartons- you can make a beautiful rakhi using waste around your house. We will share the process of handmade rakhi making with waste material.

Let us make one from plastic bottles.

1. Take an old plastic bottle, preferably a clear one.
2. Cut 6-8 ovals from the bottle. You can use scissors to cut through the plastic.
3. Now light a candle and carefully hold each oval on the flame. Use a pair of tweezers to hold it. We just need to slightly melt the edges to give it a curvy shape.
4. Paste all these ovals together to make a flower.
5. Spray paint this with the colour of your choice.
6. Paste it on a piece of ribbon and your rakhi is ready.

Conclusion 

Handmade rakhi adds a special touch to the festivities, as it adds a personal touch to your celebration. But if you are not able to make rakhi at home, you can buy personalised rakhi from Oye Happy. From name rakhi to photo rakhi, we have multiple customisation options to make your festival extra special.This is not it, we also have funny rakhis like ‘bachpan se gadha’ rakhi that can add a dash of humour to your celebration.

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FAQS

1.What are the materials required to make rakhi at home?

A.You can make DIY rakhi at home with colourful sheets, ribbon, scissors and glue. This is the simplest rakhi you can make at home. For advanced level, you can make rakhi from polymer clay, plastic bottles, sea shells, or even cardboard boxes.

2.What are the best designs for homemade rakhi?

A.“Beauty lies in Simplicity” A pretty flower centrepiece and a simple ribbon- this is the best and easiest homemade rakhi design. Read our blog for more rakhi making ideas at home. 

3.How to ensure your rakhi is long-lasting?

A.Use a strong glue, like industrial glue or hot glue to make your DIY rakhi last longer.

4.Can I make personalised rakhi at home?

A.Yes, you can add your brother’s photograph or name to the rakhi you make at home. You can also buy personalised rakhi from Oye Happy.