Tools and Raw Materials of Copper Enamel Arts and Crafts
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Copper Sheet.
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Copper sheet cutting machine.
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The glass stone and its powder form.
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Enamel powder colours.
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Gas stove.
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Stencil is used as a reference for cutting copper wire.
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Hammer and other shaping tools.
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Sulfuric acid solution.
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A clear coat is used for finishing look.
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Brush, cotton cloth and colours.
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Buffing machine.
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Clear flux powder is used as a base coat.
The ‘Copper Enamel Arts and Crafts’ cluster is based in a small village known as Bhaimala near Alibag, Raigad district of Maharashtra. Mr Sanjay Patil is the owner of this unit. He, his son Vikrant and his daughter Rutuja are also helping him in this art. Around ten artisans are working in shifts here. Their expertise is in copper enamelling work.
Copper enamel art is a process in which powdered glass is fused to a metal surface by using high heat. Usually, metals like gold, silver and copper are used for enamelling. The metal articles or jewellery are embellished with colourful enamelling. Copper Sheet is the base material on which enamel art is done. Copper Sheet Cutting Machine is used to cut the copper sheet into the required shape. Flux Powder, Glass Stone, Glass Stone Powder, Gas Stove, Paintbrushes, Stencils, etc. are the tools and raw materials used for copper enamelling art.
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