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Here is a quick method to make colorful diyas for diwali. It is made from cornstarch. Prepare diyas as directed and then paint and decorate with mirrors and glitter. If you are very creative, shape it like Ganesha, leaf etc.   Ingredients: Cornstarch - 1 cup Baking soda - 2 cups Cold water - 1-1/4 cups Oil - 1 tbsp Liquid color - 1 tbsp (optional) Method: Mix all the ingredients in a pan, mix and stir until smooth. Cook on medium heat stirring. The mixture comes to boil and then starts to thicken. It should hold its shape.  Pour on a plate. cover with a damp cloth and let it cool. Now shape it into diya of your style.  Air-dry overnight or bake in oven at 350 F. Turn off the heat and leave in the oven until cold. Repeat heating until the diyas are dry. Now color, decorate as you like. Find another idea for making diyas from flour dough here

HA P PY DI W AL I ! !! ! This year for Diwali I made diyas [Diwali lights] at home!! They came out pretty nice ! I prepared it very simple but you can get creative by painting, glue small mirrors , beads and other stuff. Here is how I prepared: Ingredients: Whole wheat flour Water-just enough to prepare the dough Food color - yellow [optional] Method: Pre-heat oven at 200 degree Fahrenheit. Line the baking tray/dish with un-greased foil Combine flour, water and color in a bowl to prepare little stiff dough Pinch out small balls from the dough and shape it into diyas Bake it in the oven for 20 minutes [during the process I gradually increased the baking temperature to 300] Cool diyas at room temperature The diyas should feel little hard, if not just leave it in the sun Roll out some cotton wool to make wick, add some oil and light your Diya !!! Tips: While preparing the dough you can add some fresh petals to add beautiful pattern During baking, one of my...