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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tanjore painting is a major form of classical South Indian Painting from the town of Thanjavur, a period when the "<b><i>Nayakas</i></b>" of Thanjavur encouraged art, classical dance and music as well as literature, both in Telugu and Tamil. Tanjore Paintings are known for their surface richness, vivid colours, compact composition and especially the Glittering Gold foils used to give the paintings their rich look. Essentially serving as devotional icons, the subjects of most paintings are Hindu gods,goddesses and saints. episodes from Hindu tradition are drawn upon as elaborations of main figures placed in the central section of the picture. Tanjore paintings panel paintings done on solid wood planks, and hence referred to as <i>palagai padam ( </i>palagai = "wooden plank" ; padam = "picture") in local parlance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">Making a Tanjore painting involves many stages. First the artist makes a preliminary sketch of the image on the base, which is a piece of cloth pasted onto wood. Then Chalk powder or zinc oxide is mixed with water-soluble adhesive and applied on the base. Sometimes a mild abrasive is used to make the base smoother. After the drawing is made, the jewellery and apparel in the image are decorated with semi-precious stones. Thread is also used to decorate the jewellery. A Mixture called "muk" is prepared using chalk powder and African gum in the ration of 2:1. The muk is applied in places around the stones and other areas to give an embossed look. Gold foil is pasted on top of this. Finally, dyes are used to add colour to the figures in the paintings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27px;">High quality gold foil is used to ensure that the paintings last generations. Paintings come in three finishes: classic, antique style and embossed. In the classic finish, bold colors and striking backgrounds are combined with high glitter gold foil, while in the antique style, with more subtle colors and plain backgrounds. The embossed paintings are similar to the classic style but are embossed to give greater depth.</span></span></div>
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Satya Yuga. The demon Hiranyakashipu was granted a powerful boon by Brahma,
making him immortal to all weapons and at all levels of the universe (sky,
earth and stars). Lord Vishnu appeared as a half lion and half man to kill him
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appeared in the Treta Yuga. The fourth descendant of Hiranyakashyap, Bali
defeated Lord Indra, which made all deities afraid of him and made them seek
refuge with Lord Vishnu. Abiding by, Lord Vishnu appeared as Vamana between
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Yuga. Parashurama is son of Jamadagni and Renuka who received an axe after a
penance to Shiva. King Kartavirya Arjuna and his army visited Jamadagni at his
ashram. Jamadagni was able to feed them with the divine cow Kamadhenu. The king
demanded the animal but Jamadagni refused. Outraged king took it by force and
destroyed the ashram. Parashurama then killed the king at his palace and
destroyed his army. In revenge, the sons of Kartavirya killed Jamadagni.
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Yuga. This cult is explained in detail in the Major Indian scripture Ramayana.
Rama’s wife Sita was kidnapped by a demon king Ravanan to Lanka. Rama along
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in the Dwarapa Yuga. Kamsa brother of his mother, Devaki was intending in
killing her children as he was afraid of death to be caused by them. In order
to save the children, Lord Vishnu transferred the souls from the womb of Devaki
to Rohini and twined it with a black and white hair. As a result, Krishna was
born black and Balarama was born fair. Subsequently, Balarama grew up with his
brother Krishna and also played a major role in the Battle of Kurukshetra where
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the Dwapara Yuga alongside his brother Balarama. He was the central character
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">By property, iridescence refers to the attribute of changing its color as viewed from different angles and orientations. The same property may also be found with soap bubbles, butterflies and sea shells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">MoP’s iridescent value adds to its beauty as well as market price. This is because not all forms of Shells available have this property which makes MoP (or nacre) more special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The existence of MoP is towards the inner wall of the shell oyster or over the outer layer of the pearl. Sometimes nacre acts as a protective shield that carries the pearl within it but does not have any physical contact with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The separation of the MoP from shells is a cheaper process as they are available in plenty, but its price may vary from one and another depending on the shine of the layer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">A proper Uruli will have a ringing sound (similar to a bell dong) when struck. In general, food prepared in Uruli is said to have a special taste of its own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">This elegant, beautiful vessel is filled with water and flowers are placed over the top layer to make it look decorative. This kind of arrangement is commonly seen in many traditional restaurants, spas, temples and even in some homes at their entrance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Terracotta</b> is clay-based earthenware made from
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">They find applications in garden ware, building decoration,
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The efficiency of the final product can be checked by striking
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A <b>Windscreen</b> covers the bowl area, with some form of air holes. This prevents wind from increasing the burn rate and temperature of the coal. It also prevents ash from being blown onto the surrounding environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The bottom jar of the hookah is filled with water. Tobacco is placed inside the bowl at the top of the hookah. Often the bowl is covered with perforated tin foil or a metal screen and coal placed on top. Charcoal used for hookah smoking must be hard, high density, easy to ignite, and burn longer with persistent heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The environment where the minerals are deposited also
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sandstone. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 14.4pt;">Essential features of the Sandstone, to quote, grain size, sorting,
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 14.4pt;">Some common environments are terrestrial like rivers, lakes,
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The color of the sandstone may vary
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crust. But they are generally found in tan, brown, yellow, gray, pink, white
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sandstone has huge pores that render
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This feature attributes to the grained surface and solid shape of the Sandstone.
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sandstone is familiar with the
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grained and fractured by the seismic activity of the bottom layer of
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relatively soft which makes it easy to carve. It is primarily used for domestic
construction and house wares. It has been widely used around the world in
constructing temples, cathedrals, homes, and other buildings. It is also used
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Crewel work</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">
is a type of surface embroidery over fabric that involves several embroidery
stitches and primarily made up of wool. The technique is predominantly found
over thousand years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The technique involves free style, unlike several classical
thread works. For the past three centuries, fabric like linen or cotton is used
for making this work. But recently, crewel work is being made on silk, velvet or
even jute. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A typical needle with wide body and a sharp pointed eye is
made use of in this style. The scheme employed in making a crewel artwork is explained below.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At first, the design that needed to be threaded is “screen
printed” over the fabric. But classically, they were making use of chalks or
other marking objects to solve this purpose. With the outline as the base, the
embroidery is carried over it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Either traditional or modern contemporary patterns can be
used as a design. The traditional designs are highly stylized floral and animal
designs with flowing vines and leaves. And the modern patterns on the other
hand, may display wildlife, or individual portraits.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Crewel embroidery is special when compared to other forms of
embroidery as threading over wool may require a raised dimensional work. Also,
specifically, the same stitching styles cannot be adopted here. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some improvised stitching patterns such as Outlining
stitches, Satin stitches, Couched stitches, Seed stitches and French knots are
followed while carrying out a crewel work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Crewel embroidery is used to create elaborate and expensive
bed hangings, curtains, clothing and wall hangings. Recently other attractive items
such as Lamp Shades, Handbags, have been added to the ever growing list of
crewel home furnishings. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This <a href="http://s1301.beta.photobucket.com/user/RaniArtsTeak/library/Crewel%20Bags" target="_blank">link</a> displays a list of Crewel works, handbags and so on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Singing bowls </span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">are similar to bells, but </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">doesn't</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> hang and rather sits with its bottom resting</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">. The outer surface of the singing bowl vibrates to produce
sound characterized by a fundamental frequency and two audible harmonic
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">Bronze bells from Asia have been discovered as early as the
8th–10th century BC and singing bowls are thought to go back in the Himalayas
to the 10th-12th century AD.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In general, Singing bowls are played by striking the rim of
the bowl with a padded mallet. They can also be played by rubbing a wood,
plastic, or leather wrapped mallet around its rim to emphasize the harmonic</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> overtones </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">and a continuous 'singing' sound.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">Singing bowls produce a unique sound and also physical
vibration that can be felt. They stimulate better blood circulation and are an
aid to the central nervous system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">As a result, they are used to treat cancer patients and also
for post traumatic stress disorder. They are predominantly used in Buddhist monasteries
for meditation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music,
relaxation, and personal well-being. They are used by a wide range of
professionals, including health professionals, school teachers, musicians and
spiritual teachers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Both antique and new bowls are widely used as an aid to</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> meditation</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">. They are also used in</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> yoga</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> music therapy</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> sound
healing</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
and religious services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">The art of making singing bowls in the traditional way is
often called a lost art, but traditional craftsmen still make singing bowls in the
traditional manner. They are one of the longest made traditional objects still
being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Singing bowls were historically made throughout Asia,
especially Nepal, China, India and Japan.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">South Indian Bronze is one of the best bronzes in the world.
And indeed Chola period is considered as the “<b>Golden period of South India Bronze”</b>. Bronze casting which is
familiar to India, mostly originated during this period dated around 10<sup>th</sup>-14<sup>th</sup>
century<sup>. </sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hundreds of Chola bronzes have been excavated in several
parts of India which stands evident to this fact. The making procedure behind such
Chola Bronze artifacts is summarized below.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chola period bronzes were basically created using
the lost wax technique. Beeswax and a type of c</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: initial;">amphor</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> are mixed with a little oil and kneaded to form a mixture. The
figure is sculpted from this mixture fashioning all the minute details. This is
the wax model original.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;">The entire figure is then coated with clay made from termite
hills until the </span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">mold</span><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;"> reaches the necessary thickness. Then the whole thing is
dried and fired in an oven with cow-dung cakes. The wax model melts and flows
out, while some of it vaporizes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;">The metal alloy of bronze is melted and poured into the
empty clay-</span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">mold</span><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;">. A particular bronze alloy known as the </span></span><i style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.4pt;">Pancha Loha (Composition
of Five different metals viz. Gold, Silver, Brass, Lead and Copper)</i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;"> is used here. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;">When the metal has filled all crevices, settled, hardened
and cooled, the </span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">mold</span><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;"> is broken off. The bronze figure thus obtained is then
cleaned and finer details are hand carved by the artist.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;">Blemishes if any, are removed, smoothened, and polished
well. Hence each bronze icon is unique and the </span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">mold</span><span style="line-height: 14.4pt;"> cannot be used to
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elegant, beautiful, and above all lively. It has more relevant clarity when compared
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lost-wax
casting is the process by which a Bronze sculpture is cast in olden times.
Intricate works can be achieved easily by this method. This is an ancient
process dating back up to thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
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is still the best method for capturing exquisite detail in metal objects, which
could not otherwise be produced given the complexity of their design. The lost
wax method is still employed today in the areas of sculpture, fine jewelry, and
in some handicraft work. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is a demanding and expensive process, but still
provides great detail and individuality to the product.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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process involved in making a lost wax sculpture can be carried out by direct or
indirect method. The Direct method involves making a Wax model and developing a
Bronze sculpture from the same.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the Indirect method is quite different, as it involves making a model that may
not be of wax only. The steps involved are listed below in detail.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Making a model
out of Wax or oil-based clay as these materials retain their softness. The
mould is made in such a way that the inner layer is prepared from latex or
silicone and the outer mould is prepared from plaster.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> A</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">fter making the
mould, the wax is poured into it and left to dry for few weeks or so.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Once the mould
is dried, the wax is removed to split up the original mold from the hollow wax
copy. This copy could be reused for making multiple copies of the same
sculpture.</span></li>
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copy is then chased. The wax is dressed to hide any imperfections. The wax now
looks like the finished piece.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">The wax copy is
sprued to provide paths for molten casting material to flow and air to escape.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">A sprued wax
copy is dipped into silica and then the ceramic shell mold material is made.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">The ceramic
shell-coated piece is heated and the wax melts and runs out. Now all that
remains of the original artwork is the negative space, formerly occupied by the
wax, inside the hardened ceramic shell.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">The ceramic
shell is allowed to cool. Cracks or leaks are patched with thick refractory
paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">The shell is
reheated to harden the piece and remove all traces of moisture. Metal is melted
and then poured carefully into the shell.</span></li>
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casting is finally removed.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">The filing and
polishing is finally done to recover the product from any kind of shruds. The
Bronze sculpture is thus made by Lost wax method.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Brass Lamps are available in various heights and various forms. But essentially, the lamps with deity idols adds to the ethnic beauty as it sports both traditionally and also provides a rich look. Several deities are involved in this composure but very few like Ganesh, Lakshmi and few birds like Amsa ( Swan look alike) make it to the top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In contrast to the design, the height and the carvings over the lamp also plays a major role. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">On the other hand, not all lamps are made of solid Brass piece and may be hollow in the core making the lamp weak. Some lamps are just molded</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> and may not have Hand made carvings which results in a dull look to the lamp. Also the facial image of the deity present over the top may not be clearly furnished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">But all these aspects are to be considered while buying a Lamp. Just because, a lamp is basically used for illumination, it does not serve that purpose alone, it also adds to the beauty of your Home interiors. In that case, selecting a proper lamp that suits all the above mentioned constraints is mandatory. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The album below displays some of the widely purchased Brass lamps in the market:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Electro Plated Nickel Silver, E.P.N.S. is highly polished brass
plated with Nickel and then with Silver of varying thickness and then polished
again to give a very rich look of silver. The thickness of silver may vary from
less than one micron (commercial) to several microns. Electroplating plants are
used for this purpose. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Several finishes such as the shiny silver, dull (matt) silver and antique
silver are done over the electroplated items. The various items are then decorated
with very fine etching and engraving bringing out beautiful and intricate
designs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Several items such as candle stands, tea sets, plants, boxes, lamps,
coasters, jugs, ashtrays, wall hangings, paper knives, wine coolers, ice
buckets, beer mugs, goblets etc are made using this material.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The products are categorized into several grades by the
manufacturer. A1 is the highest grade that has been manufactured so far. The
higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS
will last approximately 40 years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Despite its name, EPNS contains no silver composition, but is an
alloy of nickel, zinc & copper. A layer of pure silver is deposited on the
base metal to give a silver finish by electroplating.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Paper Mache</span></b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, is a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>composite
material<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>consisting of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>paperpieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced
with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>textiles, bound with an
adhesive, such as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>glue,starch, or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>wallpaper paste. In French, it means
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Two
main methods are used to prepare papier-mâché. One makes use of paper strips
glued together with adhesive. The other method, as the name suggests, uses
paper pulp obtained by soaking or boiling paper to which adhesive is then
added.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The
traditional method of making papier-mâché adhesive is to use a mixture of water
and flour or other starch, mixed to the consistency of heavy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cream. Other adhesives can be used if
thinned to a similar texture, such as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>polyvinyl
acetate-based glues</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">. Adding<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>oil
of cloves<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or other additives such
as salt to the mixture reduces the chances of the product developing<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>mold.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">For the
paper strips method, the paper is cut or torn into strips, and soaked in the
paste until saturated. The saturated pieces are then placed onto the surface
and allowed to dry slowly. The strips may be placed on an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>armature</i>, or skeleton, often of
wire mesh over a structural frame, or they can be placed on an object to create
a cast. Oil or grease can be used as a release agent if needed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Once
dried, the resulting material can be cut, sanded and/or painted, and
waterproofed by painting with a suitable water-repelling paint.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Before painting any product of
papier-mâché, the glue must be fully dried; otherwise mold will rot from the
inside out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">For the
pulp method, the paper is left in water at least overnight to soak, or boiled
in abundant water until the paper dissolves in a pulp. The e<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4560923627208080760" name="_GoBack"></a>xcess
water is drained, an adhesive is added and the papier-mâché applied to a form
or, especially for smaller or simpler objects, sculpted to shape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beautiful silver items
needs cleaning time-to-time. But the methods involved for cleaning may
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patterns should be hand polished with a high quality silver cream or
polish. Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its
beauty. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ornamental silver pieces that
have been lacquered may be washed in lukewarm water that removes the
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silver polish is white tooth paste. Dab some on your finger, and rub into
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soda and a clean, damp sponge. Make a paste of baking soda and water.
Scoop the paste onto the sponge, and rub the paste onto the silver. Rinse
with hot water and dry it with a soft, clean cloth. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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leave the baking soda paste on the silver for an hour or so, before
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">In case of silver flatware, they should be washed in warm sudsy water, rinsed
well and then dried immediately. Do not let silverware with hollow handle remain
in water for long as a combination of heat, water, and detergent may loosen
soldering. Electrolytic methods of cleaning with aluminum-salt-soda are not
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lacquer is the sap tapped from the varnish
tree <i>Thitsee</i> that grows wild in the forests of </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Myanmar</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">It
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or woven Bamboo strip base often mixed with horsehair, and the thitsee may be
mixed with ashes or sawdust to form a putty-like substance called <i>thayo</i> which
can be sculpted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to make a smooth surface, polished and engraved with intricate designs,
commonly using red, green and yellow colors on a red or black background. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Shwezawa</span></i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is a distinctive form in its use of gold leaf to fill in the
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Palace scenes, scenes from the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Jataka tales, and the
signs of the Burmese Zodiac are
popular designs and some vessels may be encrusted with glass mosaic or
semi-precious stones in gold relief. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">The objects are all handmade and the designs and
engraving done free-hand. It may take three to four months to finish a small
vessel but perhaps over a year for a larger piece. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Brass is an alloy of
zinc, copper and, sometimes other metals. However, brass can accumulate dirt
and grease deposits, and may also tarnish.
The few hints given below may come in handy over maintaining such Brass
products. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is essential to
determine whether polishing and cleansing is really needed as some tarnishes
produces a desirable patina that enhances the looks of the product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cleaning procedure for
mild dirt and oily presence over Brass involves applying soap water or considerable
amount of toothpaste with water or vinegar over the surface to remove them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another method is, mix
baking soda and white vinegar together to create a paste. Then, rub the paste
onto the brass surface that you wish to clean. Rinse, and buff with a dry cloth
to make it bright.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In some cases that
involves usage of Chemicals, apply varnish removing chemical with a paint brush
over the tarnished area. (Exercise care while using chemicals)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On the contrary, Brass
polish may also be applied over the damaged region by means of a cloth and then
wipe it with a dry cloth to give a shiny appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once all the cleaning
works are over, reapply lacquer over the Brass surface as a protective coat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For Brass plated
objects, do not use any sort of abrasive cleaning techniques, as that could
easily wear through its thin layer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thangka is a painting on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">silk<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>embroidery, usually depicting a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Buddhist<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>deity. Unlike oil painting<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>acrylic
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is painted or embroidered over which a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>textile<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is mounted and then over which silk is laid. It is
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Thangkas are used as teaching tools in the monasteries by monks describing
historical events concerning Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other
deities. These devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or
ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or
make requests. It is also used as a mediation tool to enlighten oneself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thangkas can be grouped into two broad categories based on
technique and material as painted and those made of silk. But they are further
divided into these more specific categories as Painted in colors, Appliqué, Black
Background, Block prints, Embroidery, Gold Background, Red Background.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">In general, Thangkas are fairly small, between about 18 and
30 inches tall or wide, but however there are also giant festivals
Thangkas like Appliqué, and designed to be unrolled against a wall in a
monastery for particular religious occasions. One fine example is the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tibetan tsakli, which is a miniature
Thangka, but usually used as initiation cards or offerings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thangkas
are painted on cotton or silk. The paint consists
of pigments in a water soluble medium. Both mineral and organic
pigments are used, tempered with an herb and glue solution. In Western
terminology, this is adistemper technique. Thangkas involves highly
geometric composition. Arms, legs, eyes, nostrils,
ears, and various ritual implements are all laid out on a systematic grid of
angles and intersecting lines. The process seems very methodical, but often
requires deep understanding of the symbolism involved to capture the spirit of
it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thangka often overflow with symbolism and allusion. Because the
art is explicitly religious, all symbols and allusions must be in accordance
with strict guidelines laid out in Buddhist scripture. The artist must be
properly trained and have sufficient religious understanding, knowledge, and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4560923627208080760" name="_GoBack"></a>background to create an accurate and appropriate thangka. </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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