The artists use a colourless resinous secretion of several insects, known as lac. The lac is mixed with dyes during the oxidation of the toys. This lac dye is used in decorating the toys. The toys of Etikoppaka are not only famous in India but are even exported to other countries of the world. This is an hand made product which is made by Self Helped Group members by using small motor to make and also special Wood and also coloring with most natural colors which were comes from special Leafs.