How to make and process bamboo products

As a natural material, bamboo has good toughness and strength, so it is widely used in many occasions. Bamboo products can be used in various household items, office stationery, handicrafts and other fields, and have unique aesthetic and environmental protection characteristics. However, the production and processing of bamboo have certain technical thresholds and require certain skills and experience. This article will detail how to make and treat bamboo products.

1. Selection and collection of bamboo

The selection of bamboo is the first step in making bamboo products. There are many varieties of bamboo, and different varieties have different uses. According to the uses and requirements of bamboo, we can choose different varieties. For example, for products such as tableware and cups, we need to use high-quality moso bamboo or indigo bamboo, because these bamboos have good toughness and wear resistance. For large products such as furniture, we need to use solid bamboo poles with larger diameter and better quality.

Collecting bamboo is a link that needs attention. The collection time is generally between Qingming Festival and July, when the quality of bamboo is the best. When collecting, choose healthy, thick, insect-free and disease-free bamboo. After the collection is completed, the bamboo should be processed in time. The processing methods include peeling, drying, and deworming.

2. Making bamboo products

The production of bamboo products can be divided into the following steps:

a. Cutting bamboo

Cut the collected bamboo into the required length and diameter. When cutting, pay attention to the rational use of the length of the bamboo and minimize waste as much as possible.

b. Clean the bamboo

Wash the cut bamboo with water to remove dirt and dust on the surface.

c. Boil the bamboo

Put the bamboo in water and boil it for 10-20 minutes to soften it and remove starch and other impurities in it. The boiling time should be adjusted according to the quality and diameter of the bamboo to prevent it from becoming soft or overcooked.

d. Drying bamboo

Dry the boiled bamboo in the sun or in the oven. Drying bamboo can prevent warping and deformation, and can also kill bacteria and insect eggs in the bamboo.

e. Processing bamboo

The boiled and dried bamboo is cut, spliced, punched, polished and other processing procedures. These procedures require different processing for different bamboo products. For example, for the production of furniture such as folding chairs, precise cutting and splicing are required; for the production of slender products such as chopsticks, detailed grinding and polishing are required.

f. Painting or spraying

Paint or spray the processed bamboo products to increase the beauty of the surface and improve the waterproofness and durability of the bamboo products. Painting or spraying requires the selection of solvents and coatings that meet environmental standards, and sufficient ventilation and protective measures to prevent pollution to the human body and the environment.

3. Maintenance and care of bamboo products

After the precipitation of time and the tempering of use, bamboo products will inevitably have some small defects. If they are not maintained, they may affect their beauty and service life. The following points should be noted in the maintenance and care of bamboo products:

1. Avoid contact with water and humid environment

Avoid bamboo products from contacting water and humid environment as much as possible, because moisture can easily cause bamboo to deform and rot.

2. Prevent direct sunlight exposure

Avoid long-term exposure of bamboo products to the sun to prevent bamboo from hardening and cracking.

3. Clean and wipe regularly

Clean and wipe bamboo products regularly to keep their surface clean and smooth.

4. Pest control and disinfection

Use insecticides and disinfectants regularly to prevent bamboo from being infected by insects and bacteria.

In short, bamboo is an environmentally friendly, economical and beautiful natural material. It takes certain skills and experience to make and process bamboo products, but as long as these methods and techniques are mastered, high-quality, beautiful and environmentally friendly bamboo products can be made. During use, paying attention to care and maintenance can extend the service life of bamboo products, while also being more environmentally friendly and healthier.