Glass bangles involve heating it in a tank furnace to 1300-1400 degrees Celsius, then gathered, rolled on a marble slab & cut into individual bangles.
Then undergo annealing, a cooling process, to strengthen & prevent shattering. It Is decorated with various materials like paint, etching, or jewels.
Metal, plastic & wood bangles are made from various materials: gold, silver, copper, brass, acrylic, PVC, polyethylene, ebony, rosewood & sandalwood.
However, bangle-makers are at risk of severe health issues due to exposure to harmful chemicals containing high levels of lead & other toxic metals.
Moreover, child labour, involving children as young as 5 years old is an issue and often paid less and are more susceptible to exploitation & abuse.
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