Design Resource
Lippan Artwork - Nagpur, Maharashtra
Mud Mirror Art
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Srikanth B.
Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw material required for Lippan artwork:
• MDF (Medium-density Fiber) Board: It is used as a base for the artwork.
• A Ruler and Pencil: These are used for measuring, drawing designs and straight
lines.
• Ceramic Powder: It is the main ingredient in making the artwork.
• DDL Binder (synthetic adhesive): It is mixed along with the ceramic powder to
make a soft dough.
• Bowl: It is used for mixing the substances.
• Knife: It is used for cutting the ceramic dough coils.
• Zigzag Blade Knife: It is used for cutting and shaping the ceramic dough.
• White Acrylic Paint: It is used for painting the surfaces of the artwork.
• Brushes: These are used for applying paints on the craft.
• Geometrical Mirror Tiles: Tiles are used as a decorative material.
• Fabric Glue: It is used as an adhesive to stick the mirror tiles on to the board.
• Cloth: It is used for wiping brushes and wet hands.
