This year Ganesh Chaturthi is on 22nd August and I wanted to make something special for Ganpati Bappa this year. I thought over a lot and finally make this beautiful Ganpati Makhar (Also known as Aasan or Singhasan) with Cardboard.

How to make Ganpati Makhar Aasan with Cardboard

Material Required:

• Cardboard
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Craft Scissors
• Paper Cup
• A4 Size Paper Sheets
• Decoration Material
• Acrylic Colors

Step by Step Tutorial to make Ganpati Makhar Aasan:

• Cut 1 cardboard piece size – 11cm x 7cm
• Now cut 2 cardboard piece size – 7cm x 4.5cm
• Next cut 1 cardboard piece size – 11cm x 4.5cm and cut out a design slot on one side as shown in video
• Cut 1 cardboard piece size – 14.5cm x 7cm and cut out the shape of the throne at the back as shown in video
• Attach all the cardboard pieces together as shown in the video above using the hot glue gun
• Make 2 thick paper rolls for side arm rests
• Make 1 thin long paper roll
• Take a paper cup and make cuts at the bottom, spread out in the shape of an umbrella as shown in the video
• Attach the thin paper roll to the inside of the paper cup
• Paint all the pieces separately
• Attach all the pieces together – armrests on both sides of the makhar, the umbrella at the back of the makhar as shown in the video
• Use decoration material to decorate the makhar as per your liking

GANPATI BAPPA MORYA

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