subject: Handmade Rakhi For Rakhi 2012 [print this page] Rakhi is not only an important day for siblings, but it is also celebrated with much pomp grandeur by all the family members. By tying the sacred Rakhi thread, sisters wish for their brothers long life and prosperity. Brothers also vow to protect their sister from all hazards of life in return. Rakhi falls in the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August). Rakhi 2012 will be observed on 2nd August, if you are wondering when is Rakhi in 2012. Since the festival of Rakhi is knocking at the door, all the online gifting portals have arranged a good collection of gift items for the customers. Amongst all, SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com is one of the most proficient e-gifting portal, which has been facilitating the NRIs to send Rakhi to India since over a decade. And what made this portal most sought after is its ontime delivery and widest range of amazing gifts. With this reliable portal, your Rakhi to India will reach the recipient right on time.
The site has stocked a good number of Rakhi gifts apart from Rakhi threads in its store. To send Rakhi gifts to India you need to plan for the day from now only. Not only the taste and preference of the recipient need to be kept in mind while choosing for a gift, but the mood of the event also needs to be thought about. Just by breezing through the wide range of Rakhi threads and gifts, you can make your pick. Your Rakhi gifts if sent through this portal will definitely bring a charming smile on your loving brothers face. You can couple your gifts with a nice greetings card, if you know how to make a Rakhi greetings card.
Alongside this, your handmade Rakhi thread will make your brothers day truly special. So, this year, try this simple and easy method of handmade Rakhi making and surprise your brothers with your creativity.
Materials Required :
1 Silk thread reel (color of your choice, preferably vibrant colors such as red or green)
1 Cotton Thread Reel (matching to the silk reel color)
1 Toothbrush (an old one)
Scissors
Gum
10-12 small artificial pearls, beads and sequins.
Procedure :
Take the silk thread reel and cut it into 20-25 pieces, each one around 25 inches long.
Hold all the pieces in such a way that both of their ends meet each other and then fold the entire bundle of threads at the middle point.
Take the cotton reel and tie the bundle with the help of cotton thread just 4-5 inches below the middle point.
Divide the longer portion of the thread bundle into two equal parts.
Plait both the divided portions separately and tie a small piece of cotton thread at both the ends leaving a margin of 2 inches. Thus the longer portion makes the string part of Rakhi.
Take the scissors and cut the loops right at its center. This will make the central part of the Rakhi.
Take the toothbrush and comb that central part in all the directions in such a manner that a circle of the tiny threads is prepared.
Both the ends of the strings must also be brushed. Brushing the threads will make it even softer and give it a feathery and silky look.
Finally paste a bright colored crystal bead at the centre and the outer circle is decorated with beads and small pearls with glue.
Since now when you know when is Rakhi, be ready to celebrate the day with joy and merriment. Plan for the day from now onwards to avoid the last minute rush.
