Sarguja is the key place for the malars of Chhattisgarh whereas Raipur is the alternative place for the malars after chhattisgarh. Here the direct coating of wax is an alternative to beeswax. Beeswax is locally known as Dhuvan or Dhup. Wax is the main material used and it is derived from tree called saria or from resins. Artist when using the traditional way they prefer only Dhuvan and nothing else.
Copper bells or chimes are made in many different sizes and has multi uses. There is a gong fitted in the centre of the bell which produces the musical sound when moved or shaken.
Aranmula is a small village near Chengannur in Kerala and is renowned for making a special type of metallic mirrors with bell metal, an alloy of copper and tin. It is believed that a divine visitation inspired a widow of this village to discover a mysterious blend of bronze which could be waxed bright into crystal clear mirror. These mirrors are known as Aranmula Kannadi. Though most commercially available mirrors have a coating of silver or other metal on the rear, this is the only mirror of its type, which reflects from the front. Owning such a mirror which is prohibitively costly, is believed to be A Lifetime Possession? which brings good luck and brings prosperity and keeps evil eyes away.
The metal craft of Madhya Pradesh in the Betul district is done by the filling method or the ancient cire-perdue process. This casting method of making different utensils, animals, birds and other utility items is practiced by Bharevas.
The craft of lac coloured metals popularly known as Moradabadi work has been popular in Rajasthan for close to a century. The Marori work, especially Chrakwan of Rajasthan is particularly famed. It involves the etching of intricate designs on the metal surface and filling in the grooves with black lac, a resin. The ridges of the design stand out and glitter against the black background. When the Marori work is done on a brass sheets and the lac used is black the art is known as Chrakwan. Other colored lac is also used and other meals too.