Warli Paintings

Materials required

• Cloth / handmade paper
• Tracing paper
• Metallic colours (for cloth)
• Poster colours (for paper)
• Distemper (for walls)
• Carbon sheet

Step 1: Choose a design
Step 2: First draw the required pattern on the tracing paper and copy the design into the cloth/paper using carbon sheet.
Step3: If using cloth, paint using metallic colours and let them dry well. Use poster colours for paper
Step4: Draw outlines using the white colour and again leave it to dry for 24 hours.
If applying on cloth, iron on the backside of the cloth.

Tips and tricks

• Experiment with materials. You can even do it on your bed sheets, saris, dresses, cushion covers and curtains.
• Don’t restrain yourself on paper or cloth. Try making a stylish pot, napkin holder, lampshades or just begin with a bookmark
• First draw the circle and then join them to form a coil with freehand.
• If applying on the wall, use apex as base coat
• Combine figures in beautiful patterns like peacock, well, trees etc.
• Add mirrors or colourful threads, if you want that extra shine to your painting.
• Borders can make it look more attractive
• If using “geru” as your base, mix it with linseed oil so that it stays longer