THE FINALE
The instruments for carving are called Bhavodhar by the craftsmen; they include the usual range of files and saws. The entire object is not carved as a single piece; the body of the figure is first carved, followed by each limb. The objects are carved proportionately; the length of the arms and legs are in proportion to the body.

The whole figure is then coated with a mixture of lime and gum resins. Gum resin is got from boiling kikar gum. This paste covers any defects in the wood and smoothen the surface and prepares the base for painting. The lime paste coat forms a protective layer that prevents the wood from sucking up all the paint.

Painting is done with chemical colors; both enamel and water colors are used. Earlier vegetable colors were used but non-availability and the lack of sheen in comparison to the chemical colors have resulted in their discontinuance. The colors are eye-catching and the entire figure is painted, with no part left untouched. A profusion of red, white, blue, orange, green and yellow is used. The brushes are made from goat's hair.

The spirit of these toys is embodied in their depictions. Characters and aspects of rural life abound. Women carrying out day-to-day chores, such as milking cows, cleaning rice, removing husk, churning butter and carrying water or going about with children perched on their waist are common. The occupation series shows different occupations pursued in the village and is interesting as well as educative. The toys based on the weaving process showcases all its stages, from ginning the cotton, spinning on the wheel, preparing the warp for weaving and the finishing of the fabric. Other occupations portrayed include brick making, masonry, a potter at his wheel, fruit vendor, and a food stall owner typically a woman selling under a tree. The entire scene of figures looks like it has been mounted on a platform. Another very endearing depiction is that of a man climbing a palm tree in search of toddy, with a policeman at the base waiting to catch him. The toys draw heavily from mythology; the dash avatar (the ten reincarnations) of Lord Vishnu is a popular theme. Lord Krishna inspires many of the toys, which range from Krishna grazing the cows, playing the flute to rocking in a cradle.

Kondapalli toys are incomplete without mentioning the Ambari elephant. The typical blue-colored elephant in its majestic splendor has little or no competition. The wood is used to carve traditional black elephants. More and More people are experimenting with this form of carving to including busts of freedom fighters, temples, assembly hall and even modern inventions. It is these innovations and support from governmental bodies, which keep him going.