Tools and Raw Materials

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Terracotta Craft

Clay craft at India

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Mahendra Patidar, Dinesh k. DandapatandAruna Kumari Y.

Tools and Raw Materials

The tools and raw materials used in the production process are basic handmade tools that are available locally.

• Clay: Clay is the key material used in the making process. It is procured from surrounding areas which is locally called as Jeedi Mannu.

• Moulds: Moulds of different types and sizes are used to prepare small clay idols.

• Sharp Tools: Sharp-edged tools like knives and iron blades are used to create the motif patterns and decorations on the clay idols.

• Turning Wheel: Turning wheel or Potter’s wheel is the main tool used to turn the products like pots, bowls, cups and glasses etc.

• Furnace: A household furnace is permanently built with mud and bricks to provide heat. The finished clay products are filled/placed in the kiln and baked continuously for one day by maintaining proper temperature levels.

• Fuel: The most commonly used fuel to produce heat is wood. Charcoal, dried leaves and dried stems etc. are also used according to the availability.

• Clay Modeling Tools: These tools are used in idol making process.

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