Rangoli designs with dots and colours are both easy and bright. This 7×7 square grid becomes an eight-point star with each point a different colour. It is 1.5 ft wide and takes about 20 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 49 white dots in a square: 7 rows of 7 dots.
Step 2
Join the dots into a diamond (touching the middle of each side) and a square (touching the corners) to make an eight-point star.
Step 3
Draw a small circle around the centre dot.
Step 4
Fill the star points red, yellow, blue and green in turn, the centre yellow, and outline in white.
Tips
- Use a ruler for the star lines.
Frequently asked questions
How many dots does a 7×7 rangoli need?
49 dots: 7 rows of 7.
