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Galar putul ganesha dolls

By Hobbyideas Team • Aug 10, 2021 • 0 • 0 • Level: A

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Galar Putul are traditional shellac dolls made in West Bengal. Make these cute little Ganesha dolls with Fevicryl range of products in the same style this Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Acrylic Colours Black 02, Crimson 04, White 27, Fevicryl Mouldit, Fine Art Brushes, Clay Carving Tools, Paper Cutter, Colour Palette, Water Container

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

We are going to make the Ganesha idols in Galar Putul style dolls with Mouldit.
Galar Putul' more commonly known as Shellac dolls, it is a unique craft of West Bengal's Purba Medinipur District. They are brightly coloured, wonderfully textured miniature dolls mostly of deities, animals, and humans.
Take the Mouldit resin base and hardener; mix it thoroughly to make even dough.

Step 2

Paint the Ganesha dolls with the base coat of Acrylic Colour White 27.
Let it dry.

Step 3

Take the dough, shape it to make the basic shape of Ganesha inspired from Galar Putul art.
Let it get semi dry; then create the line texture on the crown with clay carving tools.
Let it dry completely.
Make 2 such dolls.

Step 4

Paint the dolls with Acrylic Colour Black 02 and Crimson 04.
Leave it to dry completely.

Step 5

Paint the details of the Ganesha dolls with Acrylic Colour White 27.
Let it dry.
Your Ganesha Dolls with Galar Putul style are ready.