Design Resource
Buddhist Woodcarving - Himachal Pradesh
Tibetan Style of Wood Art
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Hariharasudan T.
Tools and Raw Materials
Tools and raw materials that are used for the Buddhist woodcarvings are:
• Wood: It is the basic raw material used for making Buddhist wood carving products.
• Band Saw: It is used for cutting the wood in asymmetrical shapes.
• Motorized Coping Saw: This motorized coping saw is used for cutting intricate shapes of wood.
• Sandpaper: It is used for smoothening the surface of the wood.
• Tri square: It is used for measuring and marking the wood.
• Chisels: Chisels are used for carving the wood into the chosen design.
• Handsaw: Handsaw is used for cutting the wood in different shapes. .
• Hammer: Hammer is used while chiseling the wood.
• Wood Scrapper: It is a wood scrapping tool that helps in removing the rough surface area of wood.
• Orbital Sander: It is used for sanding the wood surface.
• Pencil: It is used for tracing the design on the wood.
• Tracing Sheet: By using the tracing sheet, the design is transferred onto the wood.
• Brush: It is used for dusting the wooden particles.
• Varnish: It is used for polishing purposes.
• Enamel: It is applied to the wooden product to enhance its beauty.
