Tools and Raw Materials

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Design Resource

Traditional Art from Kutch

The tools and raw materials used for mud and mirror work are listed below:

• Wooden board/ Hardboard: This is used as the base for mud and mirror work.

• Clay: Clay is the base material used for this art.

• Glue: EVA adhesive is used as sticking the dough and mirror to the base and it is also used for preparing the dough.

• Chalk Powder: Chalk powder is one among the ingredients used for preparing dough.

• Sawdust: Saw dust is mixed with pottery clay and chalk powder to prepare the dough.

• Scale: Scale is used for measuring the area of wooden piece.

• Pencil: Pencil is used for sketching the basic design on the wooden base.

• Compass: Compass is either used for measuring the dimensions of the wooden piece or it is used for drawing any circular designs on it.

• Frame: Frame is put for the mud and mirror work to give a neat and composed border for the work.

• Color: Colors are applied on the mud work to give an attractive appeal for the artwork.

• Mirror: These are embroidery mirrors used for enhancing the beauty of the mud art.

• Waste Cloth: Waste cloth is used to wipe out all the dirt and clean the mirrors that are stuck to the mud art.

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