how to make rakhi

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To make a Rakhi at home, you can follow simple steps using basic materials like colorful threads, beads, paper, glue, and scissors. Here are a few easy methods to make different types of Rakhis:

  1. Paper Rakhi:
  • Cut colorful paper into different sized squares and circles.
  • Glue smaller squares on bigger ones and fold in a zigzag pattern to make a fan shape.
  • Glue the fan on a ribbon measuring your brother's wrist.
  • Let it dry, and your custom paper Rakhi is ready.
  1. Beads Rakhi:
  • Use silk threads or satin ribbon as the base.
  • Thread colorful beads onto the thread.
  • Tie knots at both ends to finish the Rakhi.
  1. Photo Rakhi:
  • Take a small photo of your brother and glue it to a coin.
  • Attach the coin to a decorated square of craft paper.
  • Glue this square onto a nylon thread.
  1. Wool Rakhi:
  • Cut two pieces of wool around 60 cm.
  • Make a loop and knot one piece as the center.
  • Wrap the other piece around the center and tie a knot to secure.

Materials required commonly include colorful threads (silk, cotton, wool), beads (glass, plastic, metal), glue, craft paper, scissors, ribbons, and optionally some decorations like glitter or stickers. These designs are easy, fun, and personalized ways to make a Rakhi at home for Raksha Bandhan. Would you like the detailed step-by-step instructions for any specific type of Rakhi?