Development of paper and packaging from rice husk and rice processing wastes for producing for thai art conservation

Abstract

This research is a study on the Development of Paper and Packaging from Rice Husk and Rice Processing Wastes for producing for Thai Art Conservation. This research purpose to develop products and packaging from the rice husk in rice processing, to study the processes of paper production and forming products, to design and develop products and packaging and to transfer technology, products and packaging from the leftovers in rice processing to conserve Thai arts to the community and to study the satisfaction of the product and packaging development program from the leftovers in rice processing in order to conserve Thai arts to the community. The research findings can be summarized as follows: 1. In this research, the research team produced paper and molded products, experimenting with the ratio of RICE HUSK and paper SA fibers and find the best ratio of rice husk 50: paper SA fibers 50, so that rice husk can better adhere to paper and creates a beautiful texture for making products. Moreover, this research uses the waste from the rice processing process, it able to develop products according to objectives. At the same time can be produced at the household level. As well as finding marketing methods for new products to be able to sell which generates income for the community. 2. The results of the physical characteristics of paper produced from rice husk, paper with the ratio of rice husk 50 to 50 has a moderate weight. The paper can be folded. The tensile strength of the paper is moderate. The surface is good. The characteristics of the paper after coated with waterproofing, it was coated with natural extracts and environmentally friendly. When testing the water color paint on paper, the water color slowly absorbed but does not spread along the paper fibers and also slightly absorbed in the backside paper. 3. In this research, the development of products and packaging from the leftovers in rice processing for preserving Thai art into 2 categories 1. Develop paper from rice husk for processing into products and developing molded products from rice husk, consisting of 3 sets of ornaments consisting of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, 4 sets of home decor, consisting of pans, wall paintings and 3 sets of household items, consisting of 4 multipurpose boxes, fruit trays, altar table 4. The knowledge transfer by organizing a workshop for theoretical and practical work, the duration of knowledge transfer was 2 days, 50 participants, between 11 - 12 august 2019, at Bang Tachong Community Enterprise, Village No.8, Tha Ngam Subdistrict, and District in Buri Sing Buri province. Most participants are satisfied with the highest levels in all questions.