List of Materials needed for an Elegant & Authentic Tanjore Painting

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In this section, we will discuss about the materials needed to make Tanjore Paintings. This could very well be the welcome kit for beginners

We have already discussed in our previous blogs how Tanjore Paintings are made in general using this Step by step illustration of Tanjore painting. To make it more useful for the users, we are adding this article so that you can try making Tanjore Paintings yourself. We believe that this will serve as a starting point for beginners.

Beginners kit needed for the making of Tanjore Paintings

Plywood
Canvas
Jaipur Stones - Sizes and shapes as needed
Arabic gum
Chalk Powder for muck preparation
22 carat Gold foil
Poster Colors
Brush Set

We have made a Ready-made Beginners kit for those who have just started making Tanjore Paintings and not aware of which one to buy and how much to buy.

Best Practices

We just saw the Materials needed for making Tanjore Paintings which is enough for knowledge purpose. But if you want to make authentic Tanjore Paintings, you need to also know the best practices need to be followed for the longevity of the painting you intend to make.

Following table provides you just that. We have classified the best practices and the quality of materials that need to be avoided

	Materials	Best Practices	Don’t use
1	Plywood	Use Water proof marine grade Plywood for logetivity of the painting 6 mm plywood for sizes not exceeding 20x16. 9 mm till 3x2 12 mm beyond that	Regular non-waterproof plywood, MDF, Hardboards to be completely avoided
2	Canvas	Cotton cloth	Make sure that there is no mix of synthetic material
3	Jaipur Stones	Glass stones	Don’t use plastic stones meant for fabric materials
4	Arabic gum	Use high quality crystals meant for Tanjore Paintings	Powder form of Arabic gum is not preferable as they might contain impurities
5	Chalk Powder	Use high grade French chalk powder meant for Tanjore Paintings	If it is not pure white, try to avoid it as calcium content could be less
6	Gold foil	Buy 22 Carat Gold Foil from authentic suppliers who are trust worthy	Avoid synthetic foil which would fade after sometime. Some vendors supply synthetic gold foil claiming to be real Gold foil
7	Poster Colors	Camlin Poster colour is preferable	Avoid Oil colours or fabric colours for the skin of Gods/ Goddesses
8	Brush Set	Buy art brushes meant for Tanjore paintings	Avoid synthetic bristles that are hard and makes the drawing tough

By now you are aware why due diligence needs to be followed while purchasing materials for Tanjore Paintings - it is not just an art, it is an asset that you will be passing on to your future generations reflecting our rich culture. Hence longevity is of paramount importance for Tanjore Paintings. Elegance of the painting totally depends on your skills. Our artists on an average have 4000 working hours in Tanjore paintings to reach the current skill level. So, what are you waiting for. Get the materials and get going with your first Tanjore Painting.

If you wish to buy any of the authentic materials, you can place order through the link: Buy Tanjore Painting Materials online
Once the painting is made, it could be framed with a regular teak wood frame or a Chettinad type frame. Some might want acrylic frame that have golden strip to make it look modern. You can also order frames from us - Buy Wooden Frames
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List of Materials needed for an Elegant & Authentic Tanjore Painting

Beginners kit needed for the making of Tanjore Paintings

Best Practices