Design Resource
Metal Bells - Kutch, Gujarat
Metal Artwork
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Ranjitha M. C.
Tools and Raw Materials
• Iron Sheet: A basic material to make bell.
• Wood: Used to make clapper for bell.
• Metal Powder (copper and zinc): Powder is applied to the bell before heating.
• Metal Compass: To measure and mark the sheet according to the required size.
• Cutter: To cut the metal sheet.
• Holder: To hold the bell and to place in a kiln.
• Hammer: To shape the metal sheet.
• Kiln: Used to heat the bell with high temperature.
• Raw Cotton and Clay: Mixture of raw cotton and clay is wrapped around the bell before heating.
