 Homemade rakhi tips
To make a simplest type of rakhi, things that are required are as follows:
* Bunch of Silk threads (Red or any bright color thread)
* Scissors
* Needle and cotton thread
* Beads, sequins, sitaras, zari
* A toothbrush with hard bristles
Method
Take a bunch of multicolored silk threads, if you want a colorful rakhi. The length should be between 20-30 inches.You can also use a strand or two of golden thread. Fold the length of the thread bunch to half.
Tie a tight knot with a cotton thread on the one-fourth part of the silken thread bunch. The one-fourth part will be made into a rakhi while the three-fourth will be the string to tie around the wrist.
The heads of the silk threads of the one-fourth part of the bunch should not remain in loops. Otherwise cut them with a pair of scissors.
Once they are independent of loops, use a a toothbrush to rub hard on these threads and brush them with strong strokes by holding tight on the knot. With repeated strokes the silk threads turns fluffy and soft.
Divide the longer part of the thread into two halves and plat them in desired way. At the end tie a knot and brush the end again. This makes the string.
Once this is done, decorate the upper part with sequins, beads, religious motifs, sitaras. Stick them with glue. A sponge of the same color can also be used which can be cut into different shapes and decorate it with beads or sitaras.
Thus, your home made rakhi is ready. All it requires is some imagination and some materials to make a rakhi easily at home.
Do you know about special rakhi's?
Last edited by Noor01; 3rd August 2009 at 04:53 AM.
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