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97 that the yellow used in the above paintings was Pevdi and has acknowledged the concept of cow and mango leaves but calls it as magnesium or calcium Salt.
Dr. Sumachandra has a different opinion. (see Mahendra (p.27.) he mentions archival documents called Tojis, Jaipur-dt 1783 A. D. which mention Gaogoli was in vogue in Jaipur then.
4. Metallic colours:
In this category four major metals have been used in different forms: 1) Gold powder and gold leaf. 2) Silver powder and silver leaf called varakh, 3) Tin foil. Ranga 4) Copper powder.
Preparation of gold leaf and powder : Gold leaf known as sone ka varakh is applied elther by pasting it on the desired surface directly or by placing it over the portion which has the solution of sugar and glue already under it.
Gold leaves are prepared by gold smiths and are available in the market. To make gold powder, the leaf is put in a kanse ki thali (a bronze plate) along with drops of honey and is rubbed with the palm in a circular motion. This process should be continued for some time until a muddy residue in gathered along the inner edges of the thali. The plate in then filled with water and kept over night. The residue collected at the bottom and edges is then washed and dried. It can be used with gum
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