Design Resource
Marble Idols - Agra
Making of Idols
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Tools and Raw Materials
Some of the tools and raw materials essential for marble sculpture - Agra are as follows:
• Marble: It is main raw material for sculpting.
• Hammer: It is used for heaving hammering.
• Mallet: A wooden hammer is used for lighter hammering.
• Chisels: It is used to crave and sculpt the stone.
• Sandpaper: It is used in sanding process.
• Wax Polish: It is used for polishing marble.
• Buffing Machine: It is used to bring shine onto the surface of marble.
• Power Tools (Air chisel, Die grinder, Circular saw, Angle grinder): These tools are used for faster productivity.
• Pencil: It is used to mark the proportion.
