Some of the tools and raw materials used at the Pottery town are mentioned below.
Electric Potter’s Wheel:
It is where clay thrown is shaped as per requirement.
Clay:
Clay free from chemicals is generally collected from the neighboring lake side areas.
Bamboo Stick with Pointed Needle:
It is used for finishing, molding with lines of any design.
Stone (Granite stone):
It is used for smoothening the edges, bottoms of the lamps.
Water:
It is used for moisturizing the dried clay material.
Mesh:
It is to refine/ sieve the clay from brick and solid particles.
Sand of Red, Black and Grey:
It is used to strengthen the clay material as per the item to be made.
Bhatti (kiln):
Its used for heating the prepared clay items.
Fire Wood:
Its used to impart heat in the Bhatti (kiln) during heating process.
Plank of Wood:
To arrange the prepared clay items as per it is made.
Enamel Colors and Water Colors:
To impart color on the surface of the clay items.
Paint Brush:
To apply the required colors on the surface of clay items.
Plastic Bags:
To store the clay collected from various locations.
Gunny Bags:
Its used for kneading the clay well into a good mixture.
Putti Blade:
To remove the extra clay on the potter’s wheel.