Tools and Raw Materials

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Silver Embellishment - Karaikudi

Carving God and Goddess as Design Themes

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Shruti K. and Smitha S.

Tools and Raw Materials

Different tools and raw materials used are:

• Pure Silver: Silver blocks are and converted into biscuits, which is then converted into thin sheets to make the silver articles.

• Pressing Machine: This is used to convert the silver biscuits into thin sheets.

• Compass: A tool is used to give precise circular shapes to the design.

• Flux: An adhesive solution used to solder joints of the article to combine the pieces into one product.

• Crucible: Crucible is a container used to melt the silver.

• File: File is used in filing the article to obtain shine.

• Sand Paper: Sand paper is used to rub the surface of the product to get smooth effect.

• Wax Polish: Wax polish is applied while buffing, to give shine to the final product.

• Cutter: Cutter is used in cutting the silver sheets.

• Hammer and Wooden Mallet: These are used to hammer and shape the product.

• Chisel: Different types of chisels are used to carve the designs on the product.

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Silver Embellishment - Karaikudi