Design Resource
Silver Sheet Embossing
The Art of Making Silver Idols
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Tools and Raw Materials
Silver sheet embossing is decorating of the metal in which parts of the designs are made using hammers and chisels. Definite detailing can be engraved on the silver sheet. Variety of tools and raw materials are required to engrave by hand using various tools to engrave a sheet metal:
Silver Sheet:
Silver Sheet are the main raw materials used for embossing.
Lacquer (Rala):
It is used as base for the silver sheet to emboss.
Cutter:
Its helps to cut the silver sheet to required form.
Weighing Machine:
Its helps to measure the silver before the process to begin.
Burner:
It is used to heat the silver sheets.
Flame Torch (gas torch):
Its used to melt the lac and join the silver pieces.
Holder (Hikala):
To the hold the articles.
Hammer:
Hammering is done to beat the silver sheet until the required shape is acquired.
Chisels:
Different types of chisels are used to engrave the designs.
