Pottery Products Manufacturing Unit
This business involves the manufacturing of various pottery products like snails, flower boxes, and pots using clay. The process includes shaping damp clay on a potter's wheel, followed by firing in a furnace to ensure strength and durability.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 0.68 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.32 |
| Working Capital | 1.5 |
| Total | 2.5 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.5 |
| Total | 2.5 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment2
- Potter WheelBuy on Amazon ↗
Horizontal revolving disc for shaping clay
- Bhatti FurnaceBuy on Amazon ↗
High-temperature kiln for firing ceramic products
Raw materials2
- ClayBuy on Amazon ↗
Natural soil used for shaping pottery items
- WoodBuy on Amazon ↗
Fuel for the furnace
Manufacturing process
- Procure soil and raw materials.
- Filter the soil and add water to achieve required consistency.
- Mix the clay thoroughly.
- Place the clay on the potter wheel and shape into desired products.
- Allow the items to dry in an open field.
- Fire the dried products in the furnace (Bhatti).
- Perform final painting and brushing.
Market
The Indian pottery market has significant export potential, with major buyers in countries like USA, Mexico, Japan, and Germany. The focus for domestic improvement involves technological advancements in manufacturing centers.
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