Design Resource
Temple Stone Carving - Karnataka
Dravidian Art and Architecture
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Tools and Raw Materials
Stone (Koira):
Huge Chunks of Koira stones are used for carving temples.
Chisels:
Various Chisels are used for shaping and roughing the stone.
Electric Grinder:
Electric Grinder helps in grinding out the rough surface into a smooth finish.
Diamond Blade Electric Cutter:
Electric cutter helps in cutting out the unwanted stone parts from the block of stone.
Stencils:
Cut out design parts used for outlines and drawings on the stone.
Adhesive:
Adhesives are used in filling of the few parts which separates from the structure.
Square Head Hammer:
Hammers are used for hammering out the unwanted parts of the stone and forming the intended design.
L Shaped Scales:
It helps the sculptor to draw straight lines along the right angles.
Red Oxide Solution/Pencils:
Both help in outlining the patterns or stencils on the stone for carving.
Brush:
It is used in brushing out the tiny scraped off particles in the carvings.
