Chalk is been used every day in our schools. As the establishment of public and private schools continue to increase in Nigeria, so also the need for chalk continue to increase and this as make chalk one of the fastest selling product in the market, although white board and markers has been seen as an alternative for blackboard and chalk, still chalk is still on the high demand. Chalks are no longer imported heavily into this country again because
the production of quality chalk in Nigeria is also increasing due to the availability of raw materials that can be used for it production. There is nothing that can limit you from going into chalk production because there is no certificate or skills involved, only the recipe and guide on how to produce it is what you need and also developing a plan on how you are going to market it. The process of chalk production is very simple and straight forward. The process can be learn and go ahead to produce it by anybody without supervision. The production can be done in the comfort of your home.
the production of quality chalk in Nigeria is also increasing due to the availability of raw materials that can be used for it production. There is nothing that can limit you from going into chalk production because there is no certificate or skills involved, only the recipe and guide on how to produce it is what you need and also developing a plan on how you are going to market it. The process of chalk production is very simple and straight forward. The process can be learn and go ahead to produce it by anybody without supervision. The production can be done in the comfort of your home.
RAW MATERIALS FOR CHALK PRODUCTION
PLASTER OF PARIS (POP): This is the major material for school chalk production. It is a white powder scientifically called Calcium Sulphate. It forms a quick tick harden paste when mixed with powder.
Lubricants: It could be any cooking oil mixed with kerosene. It purpose is for lubricating the chalk mould. It is also an important raw material.
Water: Clean water is needed for mixing the ingredients.
Ultramarine Blue: This is used to give the chalk color but it is optional if you are only interested in producing white chalk.
EQUIPMENTS
CHALK MOULD: This is an important equipment that is made of metal or rubber which contains holes for the production of chalk stick. The number of holes contained by each mould determines the amount of chalk that it can produce at once.
SCRAPER: This is used for scraping the surface of the chalk mould.
PAINT BRUSH: It is used for applying lubricant on the mould.
DRYER
HAND GLOVE
PACKAGING MATERIALS
PROCESS
- Pour some quantity of POP into a bucket and add water
- Use you hand to mix it until a paste is form
- Use a paint brush to apply cooking oil mixed with kerosene to lubricate the mould
- Now pour the pasty mixture into the mould and allow it to solidify for 15 to 25 minutes before loosen the mould.
- Loose the mould when you are sure that the chalk has formed. the sun dry it or dry it using mechanical dryer.
- Package the chalk into a carton after sun drying it for 2 to 3 days
- Your chalk is ready for sale.
Source: www.homebusinessmanuals.com
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