Rogan art uses castor or linseed oils. The oil is boiled and left to harden into a gel-like consistency. Then the colours are added to it. The red, yellow, white, blue and green colours for the painting are obtained from naturally available local stones. These mineral pigment colours are mixed with water to form a paste, to which the oil gel is added. The paste is then kneaded and then mixed by hand. The artisan's palm softens the paste, allowing it to be shaped more easily. Skilled artisans use metal rods and their fingers to delicately draw the mixture into motifs on the fabric. The completed fabric is left to dry in the sun for approximately two hours. Once dry, artists add more details to deepen the sense of design or a narration on the artwork.