Question 19 of 26intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?

Correct Answer

In Dhokra craft, when the clay-covered wax figure is put in the fire, the wax melts due to the heat.

The melted wax then flows out through small openings, creating an empty space inside the clay mould.

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Explanation

The chapter describes the Dhokra process: 'we cover the figure with clay, and put it in the fire. The wax melts and comes out of small openings.' This is a crucial step in the lost wax casting technique.

Solution Steps

  1. The clay-covered wax figure is placed in fire

  2. Heat causes the wax to melt

  3. Melted wax flows out through small openings

  4. An empty space is created inside the clay mould

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