Design Resource
Coconut Shell Craft - Marcel, Goa
Coconut Shell Craft
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw materials required to make the Coconut Shell products:
• Sharp Tool: It is used to remove the husk on the surface of the shell.
• Knife: It is used to remove the copra from the shell.
• Hacksaw: It is used to cut the shell to the required forms.
• File: It is used to even the ends of the shell pieces.
• Adhesive: It is used to fix the papers to the coconut shell firmly.
• Sand Paper: It is used to smoothen the surface of the coconut shell.
• Newspaper: It is used to fill the gaps in between.
• Glass Bottle: It is used for the making of Liquor coconut shell bottles.
• Coir Rope: Usually thin and medium ropes are generally preferred for winding and holding.
• Scissors: It is used to cut the required length of coir rope.
• Coconut Hand Scraper: It is used to scrape the inner portion of the shell.
• Glue Gun: It is used to fix the circular shape objects.
• Varnish: It is used to be applied on the outer surface of the shell.
• Paint Brush: It is used to apply the varnish on the shell.
• Drilling Machine: It is used to make small holes in the shell surface.
