Tools and Raw Materials

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Buddhist Woodcarving - Himachal Pradesh

Tibetan Style of Wood Art

Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Hariharasudan T.

Tools and Raw Materials

Tools and raw materials that are used for the Buddhist woodcarvings are:

• Wood: It is the basic raw material used for making Buddhist wood carving products.

• Band Saw: It is used for cutting the wood in asymmetrical shapes.

• Motorized Coping Saw: This motorized coping saw is used for cutting intricate shapes of wood.

• Sandpaper: It is used for smoothening the surface of the wood.

• Tri square: It is used for measuring and marking the wood.

• Chisels: Chisels are used for carving the wood into the chosen design.

• Handsaw: Handsaw is used for cutting the wood in different shapes. .

• Hammer: Hammer is used while chiseling the wood.

• Wood Scrapper: It is a wood scrapping tool that helps in removing the rough surface area of wood.

• Orbital Sander: It is used for sanding the wood surface.

• Pencil: It is used for tracing the design on the wood.

• Tracing Sheet: By using the tracing sheet, the design is transferred onto the wood.

• Brush: It is used for dusting the wooden particles.

• Varnish: It is used for polishing purposes.

• Enamel: It is applied to the wooden product to enhance its beauty.

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Buddhist Woodcarving - Himachal Pradesh