Tools and Raw Materials

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Wooden Bhoota Figures - Udupi, Karnataka

Art of Traditional Udupi Wooden Statue Making

Tools and Raw Materials

Some of the tools used for making the wooden Bhoota figures are as follows:

• Jackfruit Wood: Wood is preferred for making Bhoota Figures.

• Pencil: To draw the outline on the wooden pieces before carving.

• Hammer: It is used for hammering and to bring in the impression of an object.

• Chisel (Uli in local): Big and small chisels are used for basic carving.

• Wooden Mallet: To hit (knock) the wooden pieces together.

• Rekaecherana, Cherana (Carving tools): These are used for carving the intricate portions of god characters onto the wood.

• Files: It is used to obtain an even surface on the wood.

• Trisquare: To measure the right angle and straightness of the idols.

• Sandpaper: It is used to smooth the surface of the wood after carving.

• Turpentine: It is used as a solvent for the paint (for organic synthesis).

• Sprayer: To spray the colors onto the smooth idol surface.

• Paints (Enamel): Different colors are used to highlight the characters.

• Brushes: Different sizes of brushes are used to paint the detailing of the characters on the carved wooden pieces.

• Synthetic Varnish: It is used to obtain shining/ luster effect.

• Cleaning Brush: To clean very fine dust on the carved wood before spray painting.

• Hand Saw: It is a tool with toothed edges used for cutting wood.

• Wood Adhesive: To join the parts of the idol.

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Wooden Bhoota Figures - Udupi, Karnataka