Design Resource
Art Clay Jewelry - Dum Dum, Kolkata
Handmade Ornaments
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Srikanth B.
Making Process
Firstly, the artisan starts with the production of the clay required for the craft. Here epoxy compound white M-seal and polyamide hardener are mixed separately with silica powder for lighter and darker shades of clay. When these materials are mixed, a chemical reaction takes place to harden the mixture. This produced clay is then dusted with talcum powder for a hard yet smooth texture. When the clay is ready, it is flattened with a rolling pin and cut into three diamond shapes with a knife. These shapes are then transferred on to the bamboo board to make a pendant. Later, a hole is pierced at one side edge to hold metal rings. This step is followed by designing clay molds with different impressions created using wooden motifs. After the clay mold dries, it is painted with dramatic 3D acrylic colors for an embossed look and unique texture. Then a jewelry wire is cut using a cutter and pierced into the jewelry hole to make a ring-like structure. The artisan then inserts a black cotton rope to make a pendant. This is how a beautiful pendant is made ready to wear and match up with any attire.
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