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Tools and Raw Materials:
Stone:
Blocks of stone especially the Koira stone is used to carve out the intended designs or shapes.

Chisels:
Various Chisels are used for shaping and roughing the stone.

Measuring Tape:
Measuring tape is used for taking all the required measurements needed for the carving.

Electric Grinder:
Electric Grinder helps in grinding out the rough surface into a smooth finish.

Diamond Blade Electric Cutter:
Electric cutter helps in cutting out the unwanted stone parts from the block of stone.

Scissors:
Scissors helps in cutting out the stencil.

Stencils:
Cut out design parts used for outlines and drawings.

Adhesive:
Adhesives are used in filling of the few parts which separates from the structure.

Square Head Hammer:
Hammers are used for hammering out the unwanted parts of the stone and forming the intended design.

L shaped Scales:
It helps the sculptor to draw straight lines along the right angles.

Red oxide solution/Pencils:
Both help in outlining the patterns or stencils on the stone for carving.

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