The pages of history unravels the art of metal casting and
usage, process involved in smelting metal and so on. Figurine and
ornamental works are the main part of hand crafted metal wares. In art of metal
casting and molding in to different shapes and sizes are performed strictly
according to hard and fast rules made traditionally. Iron, copper, brass, belle
metal and many alloys are used in this trade for making a large variety
of virtues. As the solid and hallow casting method have been
practiced since days of past , the clay models coated with wax to
be poured with melted metals was known to the artisans since early times.
This step is followed by etching and many lining and drawing are incised
on over it. Finishing touches are given to make the items look flawless
and perfectly shaped. The most important thing to be done with the article
before quality inspection is to polish the bring radiance and appeal to
the masterpiece. The extraordinary works done to metal crafts by various
artist are not only praiseworthy but commendable also. The metal craft is
inclusive of statues of deities, model of human and animal figures,
beads, bangles, rings, shackles, weapons and an exclusive range of
novelties few to name.
Discovery of metals is a greatest finding of ancient man
which had changed the course of history by using metals. Metals had replaced to
the wooden and stone working tools used for domestic jobs and hunting, cutting
trees and ploughing and so on. Historians advocate that discovery
of metals were taken place date back to 3000 BC. The ancient people
Mohen-jo-daro and Harappa of India had known how to derive metals
from different ores and pitchers. They used to extract iron, brass,
copper and tin by melting ores in the past days. It is also
referred that hey were exporting these metals to the Roman and
Greek in the past days. Metal handicrafts are created using gold, silver,
platinum, white metal and iron which are further painted, polished, lacquered,
etched and embossed
Gold: It is a precious metal derived from natural ores. The ancient
Indians had known the auriferous ores and pitchers from where they were
extracting metals. The smelting technique was properly known to the Historical
folks who were cutting it into different shapes and size with the help of heat
treatment after purifying it. It was used in making jewelry, utensil and
garments. Golden hand crafts has been a significant part of the market for this
time being. Demand for golden jewelry and other gold plated items embroidery
and other ornamental works are increasing day by day .
Silver: Its a lustrous metal grayish-white in color. It is
profusely used in making jewelry and other decorative items like images,
idols, portraits and other novelties as well.
Iron : Iron works has been done man from very early
days and it has been a most exigent metal for him. It is not only cheap and
reliable but strong and versatile too. It is derived from the ores or a stone
called hematite by melting it. Iron is gray element It is
used for making many handicraft products like ....................
Copper: It was also discovered by the ancient Indians. It is a malleable
red-brown metal derived from natural ores. It was used by the folks in making
jewelry and household articles. Later on It has been used for making idols and
figures and portraying
Brass: It is an alloy made of zinc and copper. It was used for various
purposes after melting and smelting it. It was used for making several
ornaments to decor human beings as well as their homes and houses. In
course of time, it was used for making utensils and coins. Besides this it was
also used for making idols and images of God and Goddess. The art of making
many thing are found till today.
Tin : It is a silvery-white metallic element which is used
for hardening the soft metals like copper and others. Tin coats are also given
to many other metal fro preservations and strengthening. This is another
discovery and technique of India contributed to the world.
