Design Resource
Metal Embossing - Varanasi
Creation of an Impression of The Design
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Manasa K. H.
Tools and Raw Materials
Tools used for Metal Embossing are as follows:
| • Metal Sheets | - | Silver, copper, brass, bronze and gold are used to create embossed design/patterns. |
| • Lac | - | It is used to provide a solid base to work on, whilst allowing the metal to be pushed out and shaped without obstruction. |
| • Scissors | - | A pair of scissors used to cut the metal sheets. |
| • Gas Burner | - | It is used to burn the area to be carved and embossed with the help of gas burner, that makes the sheet soften and that makes the carving work easy. |
| • File and Buffer | - | These are used to smoothen the edges and give shine to the product. |
| • Hammer | - | It is used to hit the chisels in the process of embossing work. |
| • Sheet Of Paper | - | Design to be carved on sheet is drawn on a paper sheet for reference. |
| • Chisels | - | Different sizes and shapes of chisels are used in embossing process. |