Design Resource
Wooden Bhoota Figures – Udupi, Karnataka
Art of Traditional Udupi Wooden Statue Making
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Tools and Raw Materials
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.
