INTRODUCTION

In India the decorative Ceramic dolls found place in every Houses. Apart from this the artistic statues, toys and dolls made out of plaster of pairs and properly Painted with various colours mostly find place in the households and business centres etc., as decorative pieces and for Worshiping. Reproduction of replica out of plaster of Paris is easy and economical. Women entrepreneur and entrepreneurs who have artistic skill can start this type of industry.

MARKET POTENTIAL

From the very past replicas made out of plaster are very much liked by the people. During festival like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthy etc. the demand of such item is increasing. As the toys and statues of plaster of paris are within the reach of one and all irrespective of ones economic statue by virtue of its low cost and aesthetic value, the demand for the product is quite good.

BASIS AND PRESUMPTION:

1. It has been taken into consideration that the unit will work on single shift basis for 300 working days in a year.
2. The unit will take one year for achieving full envisaged capacity utilisation.
2. The labour will be arranged on regular basis.
3. The interest rate on capital investment is considered @ 12%.

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Market study & preparation of project document_____________ 0 to 1 month
Arrangement for Entrepreneurs Memorandum _______________ 2nd month
Selection of rented premises ____________________________ 3rd month
Financial assistance arrangement _________________________ 4th month
Development of moulds & setting up workshop ______________ 5th month
Trial production ______________________________________ 6th month

TECHNICAL ASPECTS:

a. Production Details and Process of Manufacture

The Dolls and statues are made by casting method utilisation either rubber or plaster moulds. In the first step the moulds are properly cleaned and lubricated. Plaster of paris is thoroughly mixed with desired quantity of water to make into slurry. Moulds are then filled with slurry of plaster of paris and allowed to set for about 15 to 20 minutes. The excess material deposited on the mould is removed with the help of knife soon after the material is poured into the mould. It is hardened then mould is opened and the article is taken out and subjected to further drying for a period of 2 to 3 days in order to remove the moisture completely. Then the statues, dolls of replica are decorated with hand painting or spraying with different colours. It is suitably packed before marketing.

Quality Control & Standards

There is no specification available for the quality control. The material Is manufactured /produced as per the requirement of customers/market demand.

PROCESS FLOW CHART:

PRODUCTION CAPACITY (PER YEAR):

MOTIVE POWER REQUIREMENT:

1 HP

POLLUTION CONTROL NEEDS:

Though the unit is no so polluted, in the Mixing Section cyclonic dust collector is recommended to be used.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

FINANCIAL ASPECTS:

Please see in the Microsoft Excel (attached) File.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:

Please see in the Microsoft Excel (attached) File.

ADDRESSES OF MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS

Machinery and Moulds are available from local Fabricators also.

Addresses of Raw Materials Suppliers:

Raw Materials are available in Local Market also.