DIY: Do It Yourself

Flowers are a lovely way to capture attention and showcase affection. Unlike Halloween pumpkins or Christmas fir, flowers are not season or occasion-specific, which increases their use and in turn the horticulture industry. You may find flowers at a wedding as floral centrepieces or during Valentine’s Day. However, if you are not too keen on […]

While drawing, what is the most essential thing? Is it an expensive art kit? No, it’s the vision of the artist. You may select from a myriad of schools of thought such as realism or abstract expressionism. You also have an abundance of subjects and their treatment. From a colourful joy-evoking rainbow painting to a

Are you a longtime Abir follower? If you answered yes, then we are assured that you have read all our DIY hacks to produce gorgeous drawings and functional crafts. We have talked about paper at immense lengths, be it construction paper or cardstock. Today we go straight to the source. Not trees, but rather wood.

At present, everyone is obsessed with cinematic universes. Whether it is Star Wars, Marvel, or Pirates of the Caribbean, each cinematic universe has curated an extensive list of movies, TV series, tie-in novels, merchandise, and conventions. But no other cinematic marvel has enchanted global audiences, kids and adults alike, as Doraemon. Japan has been a

Paper has been around for centuries. The first noted use of paper was seen in 105 AD during the Han Dynasty in China. Since then, it has been commodified and proliferated into various cultures and domains. Although we do agree that the sustainability quotient will increase with a paperless environment, we simply cannot imagine a

One can do so many things with paper. Not only are papers good for origami or sculptures, but they can be quite entertaining to your kids. A child’s imagination knows no boundaries. You would never know when a small piece of scrap paper ceases being a mere paper and becomes a spaceship landing on Mars.

Since ancient times, people have treasured charcoal sticks as a multipurpose creative instrument because of their capacity to produce detailed, emotive drawings. These sticks, which are made of burnt wood, provide an unusual media that enables painters to blend and layer with ease, creating a variety of tones and textures. Charcoal sticks honor tradition while

Origami is a revered Japanese art form. Origami can be dissected into two Japanese words – ‘ori’ referring to folding and ‘kami’ meaning paper. Although origami is strictly a Japanese practice, the term has come to connote all folding techniques and practices regardless of the country of origin. Origami is divided into two styles –

Resin art is extremely trendy as of now. If your FYP is filled with resin art, and you’re obsessed with watching resin videos, its time for you to try it yourself. Given below are steps and materials required to make your own resin stuffy stuff. Resin Art Material Epoxy resin (make sure to use a