Most people who decide to take up own business, first of all pay attention to trade. WITH minimal investment You can open a small point in the market. A large store will require large expenses. But in order for a business to become truly profitable, an entrepreneur should come up with his own twist. Otherwise, there will be no difference from competitors.
To earn money almost immediately, you need to start a type of business that is not yet so widespread. You can start producing furniture from artificial rattan. This is both exciting and will bring considerable income.
Artificial rattan
Many people already know rattan furniture. Original wicker tables, chairs and armchairs can decorate any interior. At the same time, natural rattan is a fairly expensive material that not everyone can afford. Exists cheap analogue, called artificial rattan. This is a special synthetic thread, which is obtained by pressing material through a hole of a certain diameter. As a result, the resulting raw material has almost the same properties as natural vine.
Artificial rattan looks beautiful and natural. In addition, there is an opportunity to preserve nature. After all, natural vines do not have time to grow at the rate at which they are used in furniture production.
Advantages
Artificial rattan does not require special handling. It is very easy to maintain, easy to clean and repair. It is recommended to periodically wipe furniture that is placed outside with a damp cloth. Synthetic material does not respond to weather changes and does not change under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. 
Natural vines, from which expensive furniture is made, can sprout. This problem does not exist if garden chair made of synthetic thread. At the same time, many artificial products practically no different from natural ones.
Reviews of artificial rattan furniture
Buyers note that tables and chairs made from artificial wicker are practically no different from furniture made from natural raw materials. At the same time, artificial rattan has a huge number of advantages. This the best option for the street. After all, the material does not deteriorate under the influence of direct sun rays or precipitation. This cannot be said about natural raw materials. Garden furniture made of artificial rattan can last for years, while chairs and tables made of natural material quickly lose their shape. In addition, artificial thread is much cheaper. 
Manufacturers also share the benefits of making furniture from artificial rattan. All you need is a machine for making synthetic thread. The production employees can do everything else manually. In order to open your own business, you do not need to have a large start-up capital.
What can be made from artificial rattan?
Items made from synthetic thread should not only be beautiful, but also practical. The most popular is garden furniture made of artificial rattan. Small chairs, coffee tables, stools, swings - all this is perfect for a small courtyard. This furniture is very comfortable. In addition, it will add zest to the garden. 
In the house, wicker furniture made from artificial rattan will also look very original. You can decorate not only the living room, but also the kitchen or bathroom in a special style. After all, artificial rattan is not at all afraid of moisture, unlike natural material. You can decorate wicker furniture with small matching pillows.
Equipment for the production of
First of all, you will have to spend money on equipment for making artificial thread and weaving it. Of course, you can buy ready-made raw materials. But in this case, the business will not be so profitable. Additionally, those who have a special machine for making artificial rattan can experiment with colors and shapes. You can make a thread that will not differ in color from natural vine, or you can add bright colors to the product. 
Additionally, wicker furniture made of artificial rattan will require costs for the following installations: a cooling system, a winder, a mixer, a crusher for processing secondary raw materials. Purchasing all this equipment will be quite expensive. You will have to spend at least 1 million rubles. On initial stage All these installations can be rented with subsequent purchase.
What else can you make money on if you have your own equipment?
Your own installation for the production of artificial rattan can itself generate good income. It is possible to produce artificial thread for those who want to engage in furniture production, but do not have the initial capital to purchase their equipment. That is, artificial thread can be produced for sale. In addition, artificial rattan is not the only material that can be made. If you purchase additional attachments, you can make synthetic reeds, raffia or other materials that can be used in own business or sell to partners. 
It is worth noting that equipment for the production of artificial rattan is difficult to maintain. You will have to periodically invite specialists to set up the installation and check its operation. Prevention should not be neglected. Artificial rattan High Quality can only be manufactured using appropriate equipment. Synthetic threads must be uniform in structure and durable.
Sales market
Artificial rattan furniture appeared on the domestic market relatively recently. This is due to the fact that natural raw materials are quite expensive. Previously, only a few could afford wicker furniture. But there were no installations for the production of synthetic threads on Russian territory. The artificial rattan set, brought from abroad, also cost a lot of money.
Today, the domestic wicker furniture market is developing quite actively. At the same time, competition in this niche is still low. Not everyone decides to self-production artificial rattan furniture. And those who have a special installation can offer quality tables, armchairs and stools at affordable price. The low cost of quality products has always attracted consumers. Therefore, those who decide to engage in this type of business will definitely not have problems with the sales market.
Fashion does not stand still. Once upon a time, wicker furniture was unrivaled, then soft corners and armchairs forced it out of regular use, but not for long. Already today, rattan furniture is returning to its position, occupying important place in the interior modern cottages and houses. Such products can not only replace modern furniture, they also have many advantages over it. Rattan is high quality, durable and durable material. In addition, it has unique aesthetic properties. This is why there is high demand for it. And if someone wants to purchase rattan wicker furniture, others, who are more enterprising, launch small production in this area. This direction is suitable for those who are looking for a way.
What is artificial rattan?
Rattan is a polymer thread that is produced by extrusion. The plastic is melted to a certain temperature, then passed through a specialized mold. Depending on the type and nozzle of this shape, it is possible to obtain a synthetic thread in the form of a rod, a crescent, an imitation of wooden bark and much more. The result is raw material for further weaving of different textures and colors. The plastic components must meet all specified criteria and ISO 9001 standards, be pleasant to the touch and odorless.
Features and advantages of artificial rattan:
- aesthetic appeal;
- high degree of material strength;
- moisture resistance;
- lightness of the material, which makes it easy to move around the house and during transportation;
- ease of assembly;
- duration of operation;
- does not require special care - just wipe with a damp cloth to remove dirt.
Rattan has many advantages for manufacturers as well. It is easy to work with the resulting raw material (plastic thread); due to the flexibility of the material, you can make products of any shape, even extraordinary ones (which is now popular in the interior design of houses). In addition, rattan plastic thread is very long (some manufacturers produce it up to 200 meters), so it is easy to work with. And you don’t need to think about connecting the lashes, which is important for natural materials.
Equipment for making artificial rattan furniture
The production and weaving process can be done manually (suitable for beginners). It is based on the purchase of ready-made rattan, which is supplied in reels. This option does not require large investments and consists of purchasing raw materials and hand tools.
A more professional approach is to install a production line that not only makes furniture, but also makes polymer tapes, which minimizes the cost of raw materials. Professional equipment costs from 1.5 million rubles, but having such a “factory”, you can produce furniture of any shape and size.
Equipment for making furniture from artificial rattan:
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Manual for machining and weaving |
Wickerwork Production Line |
| set of files | extruder |
| shmol (tape sharpening) | winder |
| plows | cooling system |
| bit | crusher (for processing secondary raw materials) |
| iser (a cone-shaped steel plate for leveling rows when weaving) | granule mixer |
| welding machine | |
| drill | |
| screwdriver | |
| knives, scissors | |
| keys | |
| consumables – dyes, frame base, furniture fittings | |
This equipment allows us to produce a wide range of products - chairs, armchairs, sofas, chaise lounges, beds, cribs, tables, shelves, cabinets.
Advice: The final price of the finished rattan furniture production line is not limited to the above cost. Depending on the planned scale of production, the volume of investment can reach up to 3.5 million rubles. But in practice, high power extruder and others professional machines are not needed in the workshop of a novice entrepreneur.
Search for markets
The demand for do-it-yourself wicker furniture made of artificial rattan does not depend on seasonality. You can organize a business in two directions:
- choose certain models furniture and produce them for individuals, try to expand sales channels through cooperation with furniture showrooms;
- conduct an advertising campaign and work to order, fulfilling the wishes of clients.
New entrepreneurs who do DIY production still need to spend a small amount of money to attract customers. The first orders can be completed for your friends and relatives, but in the future you will need:
- advertise in local newspapers;
- post information on the Internet, on city portals, forums;
- Post advertisements around the city, leave your business cards at gathering places potential clients.
IN this business, as with , it is important to provide quality services. We need to make sure that customers are satisfied with the completed order and tell their friends about it. There are masters who do not spend a penny on advertising, while they are provided with orders through word of mouth.
When entering larger-scale production, it is necessary to enter into contracts with specialized stores that sell furniture, or organize a sales point yourself.
Advice: An excellent option for expanding sales channels is to create your own website. By collaborating with different delivery services, you can not be limited to the domestic market and sell throughout the country or even abroad.
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The production of wicker furniture from artificial rattan is. It can develop into a profitable business that is in high demand, while the market is not sufficiently saturated with such offers and has great prospects for beginners.
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Presentation about the Factory
About the range of products
The wide range of mebius wicker furniture includes chairs, armchairs, rocking chairs, tables, sun loungers, hanging chairs, lunch, coffee groups, comfortable sets for lounge areas, barbecue, which will look beautiful and dignified in a restaurant, hotel, country house, on the beach, at your favorite dacha and at home. The environmental friendliness of artificial rattan, thoughtful ergonomics, strength and durability - all this is put into each of our products with the warmth of the hands of our braiders and the love of everyone who creates furniture.
The factory produces as models from the catalog, so by designcustomer.
What is artificial rattan?
Artificial rattan is a polymer thread produced by extrusion. At a certain temperature, the plastic is melted and passed through a special hole-form. Thanks to the forming hole, a synthetic thread with a certain shape is formed: crescent, rod, in the form of wooden bark, etc. Artificial rattan can have different colors and texture. The plastic components included in its composition comply with the environmental standard ISO9001.
How we make furniture
Quite complex artificial rattan furniture production technology mebiusrotang is a process that involves special high-tech equipment and manual painstaking work masters It is noteworthy that furniture is made from scratch, that is, production begins with a workpiece plastic tape artificial rattan and ends with a full-fledged product. The technology for producing artificial rattan tape is secret - the capsules are melted and mixed with ingredients that are known only to the manufacturer, and then rolled into long threads like noodles on a special machine. Craftsmen make the furniture frame from hardened aluminum, then paint it. Final stage- braiding of the product blank, it is performed by craftsmen only by hand.
Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners. Its cost is quite high, since the products are made by hand and are original in their design. Natural rattan is considered the most popular material for its manufacture, but it is quite expensive and not everyone can afford it. To make rattan furniture more affordable, an artificial analogue was invented, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural rattan.
Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners.
Amazing structures are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.
After its invention, specialists began to quickly master it, and in a short time, artificial rattan products appeared on the furniture market, characterized by elegance, comfort and durability.
To make rattan furniture more affordable, an artificial analogue was invented, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural rattan.
Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the advantages of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills looked with envy at the amazingly noble and beautiful products. But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered. Therefore, more and more often there are beginning home craftsmen who want to learn how to weave furniture themselves. Practice shows that the science of weaving is within the capabilities of everyone, especially since it is so durable and comfortable material, like artificial rattan, which is most often used in wicker furniture, today can be purchased relatively inexpensively.
Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the advantages of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills.
To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for the work.
Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages:
- significantly saves the family budget;
- has a long service life;
- low weight of products;
- with external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling;
- not subject to temperature changes and exposure to sunlight;
- does not contain harmful or toxic components;
- hypoallergenic;
- easy care.
But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered.
Important! Myself light material, convenient for transportation, attractive from an aesthetic point of view, has high strength, and is not subject to deformation from moisture.
Therefore, more and more often there are beginning home craftsmen who want to learn how to weave furniture themselves.
It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width.
It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads, which does not require constant gluing or other methods of connecting small parts of the material.
Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages.
Deciding on design and construction
The material provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas. It can be used to make products of varying complexity, including leisure sets consisting of wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table original form. Interesting bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans. Amazing structures are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.
Significantly saves the family budget.
It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is presented in a variety of color scheme and texture.
Attention! With all the breadth of choice, a novice craftsman should start with the simplest products that allow him to master weaving skills. The easiest way to start is by making an ottoman: an elementary design, the opportunity to master weaving skills, and in case of failure, it is easy to remake the defect, which turns out to be preferable in the first stages of mastering the skills of weaving from artificial rattan.
With external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling.
In addition, you cannot overdo it so as not to overtighten one of the sides, otherwise the result will not be satisfactory.
Necessary materials
To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for the work. In this case, you can select the desired configuration, taking into account the fact that it is available in the form
- long stripes
- braids
- rod
- imitation tree bark.
Not subject to temperature changes and exposure to sunlight.
At the initial stage of work, when a simple product is selected for manufacturing, a minimum of equipment will be required for weaving.
It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width. It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is available in a variety of colors and textures.
The material itself is lightweight, easy to transport, and attractive from an aesthetic point of view.
But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decoration.
Required Tools
At the initial stage of work, when a simple product is selected for manufacturing, a minimum of equipment will be required for weaving. To get started, you will need:
- stapler - for attaching rattan to the base if a wooden base is used;
- small pliers;
- small hammer;
- comfortable sharp knife or cutter;
- soldering iron connecting elements material or glue.
It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads.
In order for the manufacturing process to proceed without unexpected interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations experienced craftsmen.
Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
In order for the manufacturing process to proceed without unexpected interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations of experienced craftsmen who suggest organizing it in a certain order:
- Prepare the structure chosen as the base, wooden or metal. It can be made with your own hands, but you can also use a ready-made one.
- To make it convenient to work, install the guides on the base and secure them with self-tapping screws, a stapler or bolts.
- Level the surface of the frame by cutting off the protruding rods with scissors.
- The next step is weaving on the frame. Its type is chosen according to your taste and depending on the selected raw materials.
| Weaving type | Peculiarities |
| Simple | It is easy to perform. Perfect for those just learning to work with rattan. |
| Rope | Produces a dense weave with a pattern similar to a twisted rope. You can start working with this type after mastering the simple one. |
| Three rods | A more complex type of work that requires skill and ensures the strength and stability of the product. |
| In four rods | This is done in two ways. At first, the drawing looks the same from the outside and inside. The second is a rope; with its help weak strips of other types of weaving are secured or separated. |
| Openwork (simple and complex) | A variety of loose weaves with open cells. The complex openwork is similar to lace patterns. Simple openwork includes rhombuses, columns, rosettes, spirals, rings, and also chessboard. |
- Excess material is removed after completion of the work, and the ends are “masked” on the finished product.
The material provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas.
In order for the product to be smooth, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”.
Attention! In order for the product to be smooth, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”. In addition, you cannot overdo it so as not to overtighten one of the sides, otherwise the result will not be satisfactory: the product will turn out to be lopsided and it will be impossible to use it.
Interesting bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans.
Wicker furniture made from artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful.
The final stage is decoration
Wicker furniture made from artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful. But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decoration.
With all the breadth of choice, a novice craftsman should start with the simplest products that allow him to master weaving skills.
The product will be lopsided and will be impossible to use.
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Attachments: from 195,000 rubles
Payback: from 1 month
Rattan wicker tables, chairs and sofas give country house cozy view. But natural material has a high cost - it must be transported from tropical countries. Therefore, an inexpensive synthetic analogue, polyrottan, has gained popularity. It looks almost as attractive, does not lose shape under the influence of moisture, sun and wind and does not require special care.
Business concept
First, decide whether to purchase an extruder line for making artificial rattan or not. On the one hand, this is beneficial: the necessary raw materials for weaving are always at hand. On the other hand, opening production requires additional costs (the device itself costs from 300,000 to 2,000,000 rubles). Plus rent for premises, utilities, wages for workers, costs for raw materials and dyes. Let's consider a simpler option: you agreed with the manufacturer on the supply of artificial rattan and began creating the furniture itself.
If you are planning to open a workshop for weaving artificial rattan furniture, consider three important points:
- Only manual labor is used in production.
- The material is easy to use and does not require careful storage conditions.
- The process of weaving from polyrattan is faster than from natural material.
You can weave technorattan furniture not only for your home, but also for garden and beach furniture. It is beautiful because it does not need to be protected from rain and sun. Vases, baskets, battery screens, souvenirs, fences, small architectural forms for the garden, even high-tech office chairs are made from this material.
Hence the conclusion: to target audience include owners country houses, hotels with open verandas or near the beaches, owners of summer restaurants and furniture boutiques. A similar business is implemented in two directions: manufacturing furniture to order and selling finished products.
What will be required for implementation?
If you decide to engage in home work, you will need premises. It can be rented inexpensively, since the location and special conditions don't matter.
Such a stage as product design can be outsourced. The services of a remote specialist will be cheaper.
The same applies to accounting. For small volumes, accounting web services are sufficient. To begin with, two masters and two apprentices are sufficient as personnel.
If you don't make your own synthetic thread, you will need to purchase it. The average cost of poly rattan is 180 rubles per kg. But if you buy in bulk, you can negotiate cheaper. A compact chair requires up to 5 kg, a sofa with two chairs costs from 25 kg or more. You also need tools for weaving and for making an aluminum frame, and the metal itself for it.
Step-by-step instruction
First of all, you need to imagine how to actually weave a chair or sofa. And then hire employees. In general, to organize a mini-enterprise for the production of furniture from technorattan, you will need:
- Create a business plan. It is better in three versions - optimistic, pessimistic and realistic.
- Find weaving masters.
- Find potential clients and preliminarily agree on the supply of furniture.
- Register an individual entrepreneur. Taxation regime – simplified tax system “Income”.
- Find and rent a room.
- Purchase raw materials and tools.
The next step is to take orders or act at your own risk in hopes of selling furniture.
Financial calculations
Understanding the benefits of implementing a business idea requires the right strategy and calculations.
Starting capital and monthly expenses
If you do not plan to buy an extruder line, your start-up costs will be as follows (in rubles):
- premises rental – 15,000;
- materials – 50000;
- tools – 50,000;
- fund wages(for the first month) – 80,000.
Masters are expected to be paid 30,000 rubles each, and their assistants – 10,000 rubles each. The total amount is 195,000 rubles. Monthly expenses without taxes will be 145,000 rubles. Tools are purchased once.
Probable earnings and payback periods
Cost of finished products: armchair - 30,000 rubles, sofa - 90,000 rubles, armchairs and table on the veranda - 50,000 rubles. This volume of work can easily be mastered by one person in a month. Total 170,000 rubles. If you have two masters and two apprentices on your staff, the amount must be multiplied by three.
The monthly income of the enterprise is 510,000 rubles.
If you subtract taxes (6%), you get 479,400 rubles. You need to remove monthly expenses from them.
Total net profit is 334,400 rubles. As you can see, in an optimistic scenario, the business will be able to pay for itself within a month of operation.
Risks and disadvantages of business
Wicker furniture is now popular, and many rightly see this as an opportunity to make money. But the niche has not yet been completely occupied. So there is time to promote your business idea. And upon delivery quality furniture Without huge markups, there will be demand for products both in winter and summer.
Let's consider what other advantages and risks of a business idea are:
It is more profitable to work on pre-orders. And so that the customer does not change his mind, at least half of the prepayment amount is required.
Weaving furniture and interior accessories from artificial rattan is an excellent opportunity to show your creative abilities and make good money at the same time.
