Marble is the basic raw material which is used for the Inlay work are brought from Rajasthan. There are different types of marble available but white marble (Makrana) is the most preferred for Inlay work because of its softness, which in turn makes it easier to carve and it’s resistance to shattering
Tools used:
• Compass:
Instrument used to inscribe circles or arc on the surface of the marble.
• Pencil:
An art medium used for drawing and sketching.
• Saw:
To cut marble as per the required length and width.
• Abrasive:
Stone used to grind the surface of marble.
• Tankiya and Narzi:
Chiseling tools used to engrave and inlay on the surface of marbles.
• File:
To fine cut the amount of material from work piece.
• Drilling Machine:
Used to make holes with the help of drill bits.
• Buffer Machine:
It used for polishing the surface of the marble after inlay.
• Poster Colors:
These colors are applied on the surface to highlight the patterns drawn.
• Saan and Kamaani:
Hand driven tool used to shape the gem stones in delicate floral motifs with the emery wheel.
• Hand Held Chisels:
These are used to engrave, groove the marbles.
• Specially Prepared Glue:
To inlay the gem stones in the precise grooves of pattern.
• Cotton:
Small fluffy staple fiber to spread the poster colors on the surface of marble.
