Woodcraft business for the Indonesian people, especially those living in the area of tourism, is generally a business that had long been elaborated and is a hereditary efforts of previous generations. Tourists visiting the area that stands out for this effort include Bali, Central Java, North Sumatra, South Sulawesi, Irian Jaya and Nusa Tenggara.
Woodcraft items are in great demand by foreign tourists visiting Indonesia. In fact, there are some toys that have been exported to foreign countries, although the volume and value of exports can not compete with the other commodity, both in oil and gas and non-oil sector. Especially Indonesia export goods outside the non-oil made from wood is more dominated by exports of plywood and other processed wood. Therefore, a special export data from BPS wooden craft can not be in direct observation, is still associated with the export of goods from wood laiinya. Raw materials for handicraft industry can hardly be said to have the type and size restrictions. In fact, waste wood can be utilized. Nationally, the development of this business will give positive impact to increase the efficiency of Indonesia's natural resources.
Generally this type of wood craft products consist of "art product" (Most of the craftsmanship of hand / art), and "mass products" (most of the machining and the arts). These three basic types of shapes and types of products are very varied with a relatively large amount. There is a form of animals, flowers, fruits, fish, fisheries, home furnishings, accessories, toys and other types. In terms of function, the distinguished art (display) and functional art objects as well as for household furniture.
Wood craft product design innovation and creativity requires a dynamic, because from time to time in product design is rapidly changing according to market tastes, especially with the export market orientation. Design with the purpose of export orders could come from importers or on the creativity of artists / craftsmen of local wood. The raw materials used in the manufacture of various types of wood craft products include wood sengon, jabon and teak. Source of raw material was obtained locally or imported from outside the region. While the materials used are usually composed of various types of paint, dye, polish.
The process of making wood crafts is a combination of mechanical processes (cutting and patterning of wood) and the traditional art of craftsmanship (the formation of the finished product manually). This is the result of a craft that has the content of art (art) and functional. In the manufacturing process is done through several stages, namely: timber cutting, wood cutting in accordance with the size of the product model, the formation of product models with a lathe, carving (the formation of the finished product), sanding, staining and finishing.
Machinery and equipment used for the manufacture of wooden crafts in each phase as follows:
1. Stage of preparation of wood raw materials generally use wood cutting machines and dryers.
2. Phase formation helped by a small band saw and cutting machines such as saws and chisels handy.
3. Phase formation of fine or engraving with a chisel.
4. Phase refinement usually use sandpaper and use a lot of manpower.
5. Finishing stage usually help with engine spray paint and a brush to paint.
6. Phase packing for shipment.
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