Design Resource
Carving of Stone Pillars
The Art of Stone Pillar Carving
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Tools and Raw Materials
Tools and Raw Materials:
Stone:
Blocks of stone especially the Koira stone is used to carve out the intended designs or shapes.
Chisels:
Various Chisels are used for shaping and roughing the stone.
Measuring Tape:
Measuring tape is used for taking all the required measurements needed for the carving.
Electric Grinder:
Electric Grinder helps in grinding out the rough surface into a smooth finish.
Diamond Blade Electric Cutter:
Electric cutter helps in cutting out the unwanted stone parts from the block of stone.
Scissors:
Scissors helps in cutting out the stencil.
Stencils:
Cut out design parts used for outlines and drawings.
Adhesive:
Adhesives are used in filling of the few parts which separates from the structure.
Square Head Hammer:
Hammers are used for hammering out the unwanted parts of the stone and forming the intended design.
L shaped Scales:
It helps the sculptor to draw straight lines along the right angles.
Red oxide solution/Pencils:
Both help in outlining the patterns or stencils on the stone for carving.
