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Following are the tools and raw materials required for Meenakari Art:

• Silver Sheet: The basic raw material for meenakari art.

• Forceps and Holder: To hold the metal sheet.

• Metal Sheet Cutter: Used to cut the silver sheet according to the size and shape.

• Glass: Raw material to prepare enamel for meenakari.

• Mortar and Pestle: To grind the glass into a fine paste or powder.

• Liquid: Made of pomegranate seeds and water.

• Molds: Its used for metal casting.

• Impression Tools: To emboss the metal sheet.

• Hammer: Its used for stamping metal sheet by hammering.

• Furnace: Electric furnace is used to heat the enameled metal.

• Water Soluble Flux: To solder the two silver pieces.

• Hand Gas Burner: To heat the metal sheet.

• Brush: To paint the craft.

• Furnace: To heat the enameled craft.

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