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91 Methods of colour preparation :
Although we have discussed preparation of colours in the earlier chapter, the present technique, is based on practical experience of some of the artists, and therefore, it appears more result oriented. Dr. Sumahendra Sharma, a traditional painter, of Jaipur school, after a prolonged practice of several years on all types of miniature paintings including the wall paintings, has put up his experiences in this chapter, I acknowledge his effort and take help of his writings on occasions.
Generally, colours are available in nature in stone farm. They are to be ground on a sil-batta (grinding stone) or in a mortar to grind them in to powder. This power is them dissolved in water along with gum and filtered. This process has to be continued till a pastey sand free residue is obtained, which is them dried in the sun and made in to tablets. At the time of use, required quantity is taken and mixed with dry gum.
This small quantity is usually made in a shell where we can use the thumb or first finger to rub the pigment and gum with pressure. At times a considerable pressure is needed to rub the pigment to turn it in to a fine paste. This process is known as Tav-dena or tempering. It is for this reason that Rajasthani paintings are called tempera. Colours like white i.e. Khadia, yellow Peela, yellow achre. Ramraj. Indian red, Geru, Terraverte, Hara-bhata etc. are prepared through the above technique
Palette of a Rajasthani painter
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