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SUVI festive pooja thali in clear resin with red resin flowers, pearls, gold filigree, a gold swastik and brass diya cups

How a resin puja thali is made · 01 / 09

The piece

A festive pooja thali from SUVI's studio: clear resin flecked with gold, red resin flowers set with pearls, gold filigree and brass diya cups. This is how a piece like it is made.

Made by SUVI · photographed in the studio

Crafted with patience. Finished with love.

Every step, in words

From a clear pour to a lit diya.

The same eight steps the studio follows for every resin thali. Times are typical ranges: they depend on the resin, the thickness of the pour and the season.

  1. 01

    The piece

    A festive pooja thali from SUVI's studio: clear resin flecked with gold, red resin flowers set with pearls, gold filigree and brass diya cups. This is how a piece like it is made.

    Made by SUVI · photographed in the studio

  2. 02

    Preparing the base

    A round silicone mould is cleaned and levelled on the bench, so the resin cures flat and even.

    Clean mould · level bench · no dust

  3. 03

    Resin pouring

    Resin and hardener are weighed to the maker's ratio and stirred slowly for a few minutes, so no air is folded in. The clear resin is poured from the centre and left to find the edge.

    Weighed by ratio · slow mixing · poured from the centre

  4. 04

    Colour and design

    Gold flakes go into the clear pour, and the design is built up layer by layer while the resin is still workable.

    Gold flakes · layered by hand

  5. 05

    The details

    Red resin flowers set with pearls, gold filigree, a gold swastik and brass diya cups with pearl rims, each one placed by hand.

    Placed by hand · nothing printed

  6. 06

    Curing and demoulding

    A quick pass of heat lifts the last bubbles. The thali cures under a cover, away from dust, and typically leaves the mould after 24 to 48 hours. It keeps hardening for days after.

    Demould typically 24 to 48 h · full hardness takes longer

  7. 07

    Finishing and polishing

    The edge is trued, wet-sanded through finer grits and polished until the clear rim catches the light.

    Edge trueing · wet sanding · polish

  8. 08

    Light the diya

    Diyas and tealights sit in metal cups or holders. The flame stays there and never touches the resin.

    Flames only in metal cups or holders

Made for the mandir

  • Flames in metal cups

    Resin softens with heat, so diyas burn only inside the metal cups and camphor goes in a metal holder, never on the resin.

  • Wipes clean after puja

    A soft, damp cloth is enough. Avoid alcohol, acetone and scouring pads, and keep it out of direct sun.

  • For kumkum, rice and flowers

    The thali holds puja items. For prasad, place a plate or a liner on it.

More for the mandir

Questions about puja pieces

Can I light diyas on a resin thali?

Use the diya cups provided with the thali and keep the flame inside them. Resin softens with heat, so never place a burning diya or camphor directly on the resin surface.

Can a thali or platter be personalised?

Yes. A name, a family line or your choice of colours can be added to most pieces. Share what you have in mind and the studio confirms what is possible with your quote.

Do you take Diwali and festive bulk orders?

Yes, for families, events and companies. Festive weeks fill early, so enquire as soon as your quantity is clear; the lead time is confirmed with your quote.

Is the resin rakhi available all year?

The resin rakhi is a Raksha Bandhan special. Leave your number on its page and the studio will let you know when it returns.