Wrought iron figurines: The art in revival
Wrought iron , which is one of the two forms of iron obtained by smelting is superior to cast iron owing to lower carbon content in the former. Lower carbon content of wrought iron makes it harder and stronger yet easier to weld. The rulers in erstwhile Rajputana were patrons of metal arts iron figurines with a desire to decorate their interiors with iron artefacts. Punjabi Musician Human Figurine How is a Human Figurine made? Step 1: The iron rods are cut to size with the aid of power press machines and heated at high temperatures until malleable. Step 2: According to the requirement, they are given the curvature & bent into the desired shape. T his critical process is executed by skilled artisans of Northern India. Step 3: Individual piece is then hammered and all components are welded together to roughly produce the shape of a figurin...