Tools and Raw Materials

Design Resource

Idols of gods

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Divyadarshan C. S.andLija M. G.

Below listed are some of the tools and raw materials used for Clay idols of Firozabad:

Wooden Bat:
It is used to beat the chunks of clay to fine particles.

Flat Stone Slabs:
Flat surface of stone used for making the dough of clay.

Cement Hammer Type (Khalbatta):
This tool helps in making the dough of clay to the smooth flat surface.

Knife:
It is a hand held device used for cutting into parts as per the sizes required.

Fine Sand:
It is used to sprinkle on the clay mold to avoid the stickiness on the surface.

Water:
It is used to make the surface sticky for joining and also makes it easier in kneading.

Clay Molds:
It is used as a reference to pattern the material to the final product.

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