Tools and Raw Materials

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Art Plate Making - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Metal handicraft

Tools and Raw Materials

Following are the tools and raw materials required for Art Plate Making:

• Metal: Metal is the chief material that is used for making Thanjavur art plates.

• Hammer: Hammer is used for fixing the metal relief sheets.

• Pincers: Pincers are used while fixing the relief sheets to the base sheet.

• Moulds: Moulds are used for creating impressions on the metal sheets.

• Punches: Punch tool is used for punching the sheets to form an impression.

• Chisels: Chisels are used for engraving metal sheets.

• Grinding Stone: This stone is used for sharpening the tools.

• Forge: This tool is used for heating the metal sheets.

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Art Plate Making - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu