DIY Resin Art for Diwali: Coasters, Diyas & Nameplates to Brighten Your Home

Every year, Diwali sneaks up with its endless to-do list: cleaning, shopping, lighting, and gifting. And when it comes to décor, most of us rush to buy Whatever’s available in the market: plastic diyas, generic coasters, or nameplates that look like copies of each other. But imagine if your home shimmered with pieces you made yourself. That’s where DIY resin art for Diwali comes in, letting you craft décor that is personal, premium-looking, and reusable year after year.

Reasons to Consider Resin Art This Diwali

Diwali is about light, colour, and shine around the world. Resin has a glossy finish and endless possibilities, and it feels like it was made for this festival! You can swirl in metallic pigments for a royal look, lock in flowers for a desi touch, or add festive stickers and inserts to create something that looks boutique but is actually handmade. Plus, unlike disposable décor, resin pieces last for years. Every Diwali, you just unwrap them, polish them a little, and they’re festival-ready.

Coasters That Double as Conversation Pieces

Diwali evenings are incomplete without endless rounds of chai, sharbat, and mithai. Instead of putting them on plain trays, imagine serving them on resin coasters you made yourself. You can use moulds to make round, square, lotus-shaped coasters: add gold flakes, glitter or Diwali stickers.  Guests won’t just notice the sweets, they’ll stop to ask, “Arre, where did you buy these?” That’s your cue to smile and say, “Made them myself.”

Diyas With a Festive Glow-Up

Clay diyas are traditional, but resin diyas give them a fresh twist. Using moulds like flower T-light holders or star-shaped moulds, you can create diyas that sparkle brighter than store-bought ones. Try marbled pigments, foil flakes, or even dried petals sealed inside. Place them on your rangoli, and they’ll shine like jewellery for your home. The best part? Unlike regular diyas, you don’t throw them away after one use; they return every Diwali, ready to glow again.

Nameplates That Welcome in Style 

The entrance sets the festive vibe, and a resin nameplate ensures your home doesn’t look like anyone else’s. Using frame or boundary moulds, you can design nameplates with your family name, festive motifs, or even playful glitter swirls. Add inserts like gold alphabets or embossed stickers for that boutique finish. It’s the kind of detail that makes your doorway Instagram-worthy before anyone even steps inside.

T-Light Holders That Outshine Store-Bought Pieces

We all line up T-lights on balconies and windows, but most holders look the same. With resin, you can make them your own. Choose from butterfly, moon, or leaf-shaped T-light holder moulds and experiment with bright pigments or metallic powders. They don’t just hold candles; they become décor pieces that add instant warmth to your space. And because they’re reusable, they’re kinder to your pocket and the planet.

Bowls & Platters That Steal the Show

Every Indian household has that one steel tray that comes out only for kaju katli and dry fruits. Upgrade it with resin bowls and platters made using moulds like the petal bowl or cloud bowl. These glossy, colourful pieces do more than hold sweets; they elevate the entire spread. Guests may forget how many laddoos they ate, but they’ll remember the bowls you served them in.

Why DIY Resin Art for Diwali Is Catching On 

Across Indian homes, DIY has become a new festive ritual. People want décor that feels personal, sustainable, and unique, something store-bought items just can’t match. With resin, you’re not just decorating; you’re creating memories. Parents are making coasters with kids, siblings are crafting personalised nameplates together, and friends are gifting handmade diyas. It’s creativity, tradition, and connection all in one shiny, glossy pour.

The Final Word

This Diwali, go above and beyond and allow your creativity to light up your home. There is nothing better that reflects a personal touch (that no shop-bought item can) than the Diwali coasters, Diwali diyas, Diwali nameplates and Diwali T-light holders, with DIY resin art for Diwali.

If you're ready to get started, everything you need is available from Tulsi Resin, from moulds, stickers, inserts, and all seasonal festive kits you'll need.

Take a look at our festive range today, and make your Diwali truly handmade.