How to Decorate Matki at Home

Matki jars are a household staple in most Indian households. To personalise your matki jar, consider painting it a different colour and adding patterns. If you're feeling extra creative, add decorations, such as glitter, rhinestones, stickers, and ribbons. Most of all, have fun and express your own unique style.

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Painting the Jar

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Paint the pot your desired colour with a clay-friendly paint. Both acrylic paints and water-based paints work well on the clay surface of matki pots. Choose a colour for your base layer and then spread the paint over the entire outside surface of the jar. Use consistent up and down strokes to achieve an even finish.^{[1]XResearch source}
- If you like the existing colour of your matki jar, skip this step.
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Wait 24 hours for the paint to dry. It is important to wait for the paint to dry; otherwise, you risk it smudging. Place the matki jar on a flat surface away from pets and children, so that it won't get knocked over.^{[2]XResearch source}
- If the paint is still sticky to touch after 24 hours, leave it to dry for another 12 hours.
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Paint dots onto your the jar. Dots are a really popular element on matki jars. Consider painting a line of dots right around the top of the jar for a traditional look or painting random dots for a modern look. Experiment with different sized dots to create contrast in your design.^{[3]XResearch source}
- If you don't feel confident drawing freehand, draw the designs in pencil first or use a stencil.
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Paint lines on the jar to add another element. Both straight and squiggly lines are incorporated into most matki jar designs. Consider painting multiple squiggly lines around the middle of the jar or painting a straight line around the top or bottom of the jar. Be creative and combine the different elements to create a unique look.^{[4]XResearch source}
- Instead of painting lines right around the jar, consider painting small squiggly lines randomly over the jar for a fun, playful look.
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Experiment with different coloured paints to create patterns. Use different colours to make your designs stand out. For example, white and yellow patterns would look great over a red base coat. Gold and red would look eye-catching over a navy base coat.^{[5]XResearch source}
- If you don't have all the colours that you want, try mixing your paints to create new colours. For example, blue and yellow make green and red and blue make purple.
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Add Decorations

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Stick rhinestones, jewels, or sequins onto the pot for a glamorous look. This is a great way to add shine and glitter to your matki pots. Simply dab a drop of super glue that is the same size as your decoration onto the jar. Then, carefully place the decoration on top of the glue and wait for it to dry. Super glue generally takes about 15 minutes to completely dry.^{[6]XResearch source}
- This is a great option if you want to use your matki jars at a wedding or if you want to use them as decorations.
- Purchase decorations from a craft store or dollar store.
- Consider placing the decorations in a line at the top of your jar for a cohesive look.
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Sprinkle glitter over your jar to create a sparkly look. This is a great way to make your matki pot stand out. Use an iceblock stick to spread school glue over the area that you want to look glittery. Then, liberally sprinkle glitter over the glue and wait 12 hours for it to dry. Once the glue is dry, lightly shake the pot to remove any excess glitter.^{[7]XResearch source}
- School glue is also known as PVA glue.
- A thick line of gold glitter around the bottom of the matki jar is a popular design. Alternatively, spread the glue in a circle shape and then sprinkle the glitter over.
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Tie ribbon around the jar to add extra colour. Choose your favourite piece of ribbon and wrap it around the jar. Then, tie it in a bow to secure it in place. If you are wanting an intricate look, consider adding multiple ribbons. Experiment with different width ribbons to create different looks.^{[8]XResearch source}
- Ribbons are most popularly tied around the top of the jar.
- To add extra colour to your jar, opt for a bright, multi-coloured ribbon.
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Wrap laces around the jar to add a unique element to your pot. This a great way to upcycle old materials. To attach the laces, simply squeeze a thin line of super glue around the pot. Then, gently place the laces onto the glue. Press down on the laces to make them flat and cut off any extra material, if necessary. To create a pattern, layer multiple laces underneath each other. For example, blue lace, yellow lace, blue lace, yellow lace, etc.^{[9]XResearch source}
- Use patterned laces to add extra detail to your matki pot.
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Glue tassels or pom poms onto your pot to add texture. This is a fantastic way to add a 3-dimensional layer to your matki pot. Place a small dot of super glue where you want the decorations and then hold them in place for 60 seconds so that they adhere to the glue. This is a great way to make your jar look more colourful and playful.^{[10]XResearch source}
- Consider placing the tassels or pom poms in a pattern. For example, place the pom poms in a line around the jar in a red, yellow, red, yellow pattern.
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Place stickers on the jar to add colour and personality. This is a quick and easy way to personalise your matki pot. Simply remove the stickers from their sheet and place them onto the jar. Use your thumb to press down firmly on the stickers to remove any air bubbles. This helps to prevent bumps forming in the stickers.^{[11]XResearch source}
- Choose stickers that represent your unique personality to give your matki jar a personal look.
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