Contemporary Wooden Art Making - Nagpur
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At the beginning of the process, a rough sketch of the product is drawn on paper.
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Using a permanent marker, an artist is drawing the approved design on a wood log.
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Various types of chisels are used for shaping the figures on the artwork.
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Artist carefully chips the excess wood with chisels by hammering it on the other end.
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Sketching of anatomical features of the figure before sculpting to achieve a perfect idol at the end.
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Finer details are carved using a flatter chisel.
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After the model is done, sandpaper is used for smoothening the surfaces.
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Several coats of Wood Primer are applied to the surface of the model.
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Using a small plywood sheet, putty is applied and smeared to the wood surface.
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Using a flat brush, colour is painted onto the surface of the model.
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Some of the models are even burned in the fire by expert artisans, to get a semi-burned texture.
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Stylized carving of a man in a tuxedo suit.
Wooden artifacts are used for various purposes, starting from home decor, site decoration, functional products to utility goods. Mr. Rukshad Bhagwagar is a master craftsman from Nagpur, who runs an art gallery that exhibits wooden carving finished at their warehouse. He has been in this business for 25 years, employing many people from the locality and training them for the skills required. Here the only type of wood used for the making of wooden art is mango wood. The mango wood which is readily available in India is primarily grown for its fruit but is usually cut down after seven years as it generally ceases to produce fruit. The reason for preferring this wood is because they are extremely durable and possess a unique grain pattern. During the making, the wood is oiled to change the colour and obtain an indented texture. Range of products made at Mr. Rushad’s workspace, includes wooden animals, fish, robots, Buddha sculptures, wine bottles, Christmas trees, seashells, and many more, which owns the potential to attract the attention of people for their finishing and unique look.
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