Design Resource
Terracotta Craft
Clay craft at India
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Sculpture Making
Idol Making:
Apart from turning objects, the artisans also make clay idols. Different parts of idol are shaped separately and fixed together. Parts of an idol like hands, legs, and ears are made separately and then fixed to the body. Additional decorations and jewelries are made with clay and fixed to the products. Fine and intricate embellishments on the idol are made with sharp and other basic tools which are available locally.
Firing or Baking Process:
Baking process is done to strengthen the clay products. The products are dried after the turning process and then piled in a traditional furnace and heat is provided. A kiln is continuously heated to maintain the temperature so that the products kept inside are baked properly. The products obtain rich brick red colour after baking. Thus the products are packed and sent for marketing.
