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Wooden Bhoota Figures – Udupi, Karnataka

Art of Traditional Udupi Wooden Statue Making
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral
NID, Bengaluru
Tools and Raw Materials
 
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Some of the tools used for making the wooden bhoota figures are as follows:

1. Jackfruit Wood:
Wood preferred for making Bhoota Figures.

2. Pencil:
To draw the outline on the wooden pieces before carving.

3. Hammer:
It is used for hammering and to bring in the impression on to an object.

4. Chisel (Uli in local):
Big and small chisels are used for basic carving.

5. Wooden Mallet:
To hit (knock) the wooden pieces together.

6. Rekaecherana, Cherana (Carving tools):
These are used for carving the intricate portions god characters on to the wood.

7. Files:
It is used to obtain the even surface on the wood.

8. Trisquare:
To measure the right angle and straightness of the idols.

9. Sandpaper:
It is used to smooth the surface of the wood after carving.

10. Turpentine:
It is used as a solvent for the paint (for organic synthesis).

11. Sprayer: To spray the colors on to the smooth idol surface.

12. Paints (Enamel):
Different colors are used to highlight the characters.

13. Brushes:
Different sizes of brushes are used to paint the detailing of the characters on the carved wooden pieces.

14. Synthetic Varnish:
It is used to obtain shining/ luster effect.

15. Cleaning Brush:
To clean very fine dust on the carved wood before spray painting.

16. Hand Saw:
It is a tool with toothed edges used for cutting the wood.

17. Wood Adhesive:
To join the parts of the idol.

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