Design Resource
Dhokra Metal Casting, Adilabad - Telangana
An Ancient Bell Metal Craft
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Rakshitha
Tools and Raw Materials
Tools and raw materials used for Dhokra Metal Casting are as follows:
| • Anthills Mud | - Mud is the core material that is used for making the first model of the final product. |
| • Water | - Water is used for kneading mud and cow dung. |
| • Cow Dung | - Cow dung is mixed with mud to make the model. |
| • Wax Threads | - Wax threads are wound around the clay model. |
| • Charcoal | - Charcoal is burnt in the furnace to obtain high amount of heat. |
| • Brass | - It is one of the core substances that are used for making dhokra metal products. |
| • Wood | - Wood is used for firing purpose. |
| • Furnace | - Furnace is used for baking the clay model. |
| • Graphite Container | - Graphite container is used for arranging and melting metal (brass) crucibles. |
| • Hammer | - Hammer is used for removing the clay mould. |
| • Customized Tool | - It is used while rendering the required design. |
| • Sand | - It is mixed with clay. |
| • Salt | - It is added to metal crucibles while heating the metal. |
| • Hacksaw Tool | - This is used for cutting out the extras of the metal product. |
| • File Tool | - This tool is used for polishing purpose. |
| • Big Sized Brush | - This brush is used for dusting and cleaning of the clay particles. |
| • Furnace | - It is used for melting the metal and baking the clay moulds. |
