Creation Overview
Materials Used
- Corrugated cardboard sheets (various thicknesses)
- Craft knife and scissors
- Ruler and pencil for measurements
- Hot glue gun or white adhesive
- Acrylic paints (gold, red, white)
- Decorative beads, mirrors, or stickers
- LED string lights (optional for illumination)
Structural Elements
- Base platform with layered steps
- Pillars and archways with cut-out detailing
- Shikhara (temple spire) crafted with stacked cardboard rings
- Sanctum area for Ganesh idol placement
- Painted motifs and embellishments for festive flair
Step-by-Step Creation Process
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Design & Planning Sketch the temple layout, including base dimensions and elevation. Refer to Making of Ganesh Temple #ganeshchaturthi for visual inspiration and scale proportions.
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Base Construction Cut and layer cardboard to form a stable platform. Add steps using stacked strips. DIY Cardboard Temple | Ganesh Temple Making at Home ... shows how to reinforce the base for durability.
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Pillars & Walls Create vertical supports and side walls using rolled or folded cardboard. Use Ganpati Temple Making By Using Cardboard | Craft Ideas ... to explore decorative edge techniques.
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Shikhara Assembly Stack concentric cardboard rings or pyramidal shapes to form the temple spire. Ganpati temple making by using cardboard / Ganpati ... demonstrates layering for height and symmetry.
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Detailing & Paintwork Paint the structure with festive colors. Add gold accents and traditional motifs. Cardboard Temple For Ganpati | How to make Ganpati ... offers ideas for color combinations and finishing touches.
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Final Touches Place a small Ganesh idol inside. Add LED lights or decorative beads. How to Make Cardboard Temple | #Temple | #मंदिर | Best ... shows how lighting enhances the miniature’s ambiance.
Gallery Suggestions
- Close-up shots of detailing (arches, spire, paintwork)
- Stepwise build photos
- Final temple with lighting and idol
- Optional: Time-lapse video of the build process
Watch the full build process on YouTube: How to make Rainbow Paper Crown
