Marble Idol Making - Agra
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Required design is drawn on the marble.
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With a drilling tool the design is carved.
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Electric cutter is used to smoothen the rough edges and remove excess marble.
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To carve the facial features measurements are drawn first.
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With the drilling machine the carving is given a proper shape.
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Carborundum stone is used to smoothen the marble surface.
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Natural colours are used to enhance the look of the idols.
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Yellow colour is painted on the idol.
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Silver leaves are pasted on the yellow paint.
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Excess silver leaves are rubbed off using a brush.
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Marble idols are painted with natural colours to embellish and decorate the idol.
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Marble idols of different Gods.
Marble is a distinctive type of stone made naturally occurred from limestone. Marble as a medium to sculpt statues is appreciated by many great sculptors. Marble is derived from the Latin word marmar, which has come from the Greek word “marmarous” meaning the shining stone. Marble locally in the northern India is known as Sangemarmar.
Artisan produce about 3000 verities of god and goddess idols. The height of the idol varies from 1 foot to 25 feet (Based on order). The price of the product varies on the type of marble chosen. White colour marble is one of the most common colours of marble used for making the idols of gods and goddesses. Black colour marble idols are also produced but they are only limited to god like Shiva and goddess like Kali. Apart from the idols, the stage for placing the idols is also made. Craftsmen are also experts in making contemporary products.
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