Design Resource
Silver Embellishment - Karaikudi
Carving God and Goddess as Design Themes
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Tools and Raw Materials
Different tools and raw materials used are:
• Pure Silver: Silver blocks are and converted into biscuits, which is then converted into thin sheets to make the silver articles.
• Pressing Machine: This is used to convert the silver biscuits into thin sheets.
• Compass: A tool is used to give precise circular shapes to the design.
• Flux: An adhesive solution used to solder joints of the article to combine the pieces into one product.
• Crucible: Crucible is a container used to melt the silver.
• File: File is used in filing the article to obtain shine.
• Sand Paper: Sand paper is used to rub the surface of the product to get smooth effect.
• Wax Polish: Wax polish is applied while buffing, to give shine to the final product.
• Cutter: Cutter is used in cutting the silver sheets.
• Hammer and Wooden Mallet: These are used to hammer and shape the product.
• Chisel: Different types of chisels are used to carve the designs on the product.
