Here's a wax female figure and one also coated with mud. The process was very similar to the ones in Bankura Dist.
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| MAKING OF DOKRA by the LOST WAX TECHNIQUE |
Rectangular tiles made in brass are used for wall frames.In the below image we can see wax detailing of a eye shaped tile which is used with warli art to make wall frames.
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The outer frames of the tile are made initially , to be added with the human and animal figures performing village activities. |
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The wax figures are coated with different layers of mud and left to dry and put in furnace once done.
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Melting of brass n replacing the wax take a few hour and has to be monitored carefully so that the maximum number of products are not broken.The ones that are not replaced completely or properly by wax have to be redone.
Green flames indicate completion of process......
The final part involves removing of clay , polishing and buffing before they reach the market.
Finished products that tells age old story of "DANCING GIRL of MOHENJADARO"
