Achievements» SINTERING OF TERRACOTTA HANDICRAFTS


  1. Application :
    “Queen” kiln is used for sintering of Terracotta handicrafts at a higher temperature to obtain reddish colour, good lustre and strength. Breakage of handicrafts are reduced during sintering in the kiln due to uniform temperature, there by the artists are able to make more profit for making of handicrafts.
  2. Raw Materials:
    Clay, Sand and Moulds
  3. Process Features:
    Dry green potteries are fired in the kiln at 900 0 C to obtain good quality.
  4. Market:
    Good market demand for terracotta artefacts.
  5. Status of Commercialisation:
    Commercialised.
  6. Equipment and gadgets :
    “Queen” kiln, moulds
  7. Nature of Enterprise :
    Tiny and Cottage
  8. Project Economics :
    Investment is less than Rs.1.0 lakh
    Profit is more
  9. Technology Package :
    Design, engineering drawing and training construction & operation of the kiln.
  10. Licence Fee :
    Rs 25,000/-+ Service tax
    Free for SSI, Micro, tiny industry & SHGs