Materials:
1. Foam board or thick cardboard
2. Craft knife or utility knife
3. Cutting mat
4. PVA glue or hot glue
5. Acrylic paint or spray paint (in various colors)
6. Paintbrushes
7. Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
8. Toothpicks
9. Thin wooden dowels or straws (for pillars)
10. Gold or silver glitter (for decoration)
11. Craft paper or cardstock (for windows and doors)
12. Scissors
Instructions:
1. Base Preparation:
- Cut the foam board or cardboard into a rectangular shape that will be the base of the temple.
2. Walls:
- Cut foam board or cardboard into the shapes of the temple's walls. Make sure to include the intricate details and ornamentation.
3. Bonding the Walls:
- Use glue to attach the walls to the base. Position them to form the shape of the temple. Let it dry completely.
4. Painting:
- Paint the temple walls, pillars, and roof in the desired colors. Refer to images or videos of the real Akshardham Temple for reference.
5. Creating Pillars:
- Cut small pieces of wooden dowels or straws to create the pillars. Glue them to the base and the roof to mimic the pillars of the temple.
6. Crafting the Roof:
- Cut out rectangular pieces of foam board or cardboard to form the temple's roof. Glue them together to create the shape of the roof. Attach it to the pillars.
7. Decoration:
- Use gold or silver glitter to add sparkle to the pillars, roof edges, and other decorative areas of the temple.
8. Making Windows and Doors:
- Cut out window and door shapes from craft paper or cardstock. Glue them in place on the temple walls.
9. Adding Fine Details:
- Use toothpicks or popsicle sticks to create smaller details like railings, arches, and intricate patterns.
10. Finishing Touches:
- Let the glue dry completely.
- Display your Akshardham temple model on a table or shelf for all to admire!