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    Soft Stone Carving - Hampi

    The Skillful Crafts of Stone
    by
    Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
    NID, Bengaluru
    Tools and Raw Materials
     
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    Following are the tools and raw materials required for the carving on the soft stone:

    • Soft Stone: It is generally preferred for carving out the idols.

    • Chisels: Different types of chisels like flat, pointed, claw and toothed are generally preferred to remove out the stone materials.

    • Round Files: It is used to sculpt the uneven surface on the surface of the stone.

    • Sandpaper: It is used to remove small quantity of materials or to make the surface smoother.             

    • Marker: Chalk / Charcoal is used to mark the layouts before carving.

    • Human Palm Sized Cushions: It is used to give an impact to the stone carving.  

    • Measuring Tape: It is used to give the depth to which the Idol can be carved out.

    • Rifflers/ Rasps: It is used for the last shaping of the stone surface.

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