How to Paint Diya?

My cousins love painting, so last year we decided to do painting on diyas. It was fun for us, and the diyas enhanced the look of the place. I will suggest you all do it too, rather than investing a lot of money in buying painted diyas. Once you learn how to decorate diya with paint, I assure you that you will buy plain ones and start painting them yourself. I can help you understand how you can do it. Here is the entire process-

How to paint diyas?

You will require the following things:

• Plain diyas

• Acrylic paints

• Paintbrushes

• Water and palette

• Newspaper

• Other decorative elements like glitter, stones and more

Here is now the guide to help you paint your diyas-

Wipe the diyas with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or debris.

Decide on the design and select the paint colors you want to use. Consider traditional patterns, flowers, or abstract designs.

Apply a base coat of paint on the diya. This can enhance the final design and cover imperfections. Create a gradient effect with two or more colors.

Use different brushes to paint your chosen design. Start with simple patterns and add intricate details as you gain confidence.

Let the paint dry completely to avoid smudging. Acrylic paints dry relatively quickly.

Use glue or craft adhesive to add glitter, adhesive gems, or other decorations for extra sparkle.

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Diyas are mostly used in the Festival of Lights, Diwali but in several auspicious occasions as well, diyas are used. Diyas not only provides aesthetic vibes but also has a charm of its own. There can be several candles near you but your attention will automatically go towards a diya and so you must have some ideas about how to paint diya at home so that you can decorate them as per the occasion demands anytime. It is not at all difficult to decorate diyas, you just need to have some basic ideas.

You can always go for painting diyas since it is the easiest way to give your diya a new look and let it match with the vibe. Any paint can be used to paint a diya but acrylic paint or oil paint will be the best choice since you will be able to wipe diya even with wet cloth. These colors are also long-lasting compared to poster colors.

You can color your diyas with a single color or paint some design, dots, or whatever you want. Go for silver, gold or copper color for painting your diyas since it provides the diyas a sophisticated look.

Painting and choosing color comes from our inner thoughts hence it is hard to say how to paint. These are some basic ideas to help you with paint and color choice. Start painting and decide which ones suit you the best.

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