Potential of Brass Craft of Rembang Regency
Brass handicrafts are handicrafts made from brass seeds derived from brass plates made from factories and goods derived from used goods, such as used bullet casings, ship propellers, etc.
In Kabupaten Rembang, craftsmen generally use brass plates, because if using brass grains from used goods, the procurement is relatively small and must go through the process of dilution using special equipment and machinery.
Equipment needed to make this craft, among others: plate cutting machine, drilling machine, electric grende, mold patterns, scissors, measuring rods, and equipment for modeling.
Currently, brass handicraft commodity is one of non-oil export commodities from Central Java. In Kabupaten Rembang, the production of handicrafts produced by brass craftsmen, the type can be grouped into 2 parts, namely souvenir goods and component goods. For souvenir items such as flower vase, shop tray, kinang / puancerana, jambang garuda, banana tree, calligraphy relief, relief decoration, bicycle miniature, etc. Meanwhile, for component goods, among others: garden light components, robyong lamp components, wall lamp components, table lamp components, door lock hinges, etc.
In Rembang district, there are three (3) brass and copper craftsmen which until recently became the center of brass handicraft production, that is in Pohlandak village, Pancur District or located at about 5 km to the south of Lasem District.
Pak Hasyim, owner of brass handicraft "PERMADI" which was established since 1999 said that his handicraft production was sent to Jakarta, Semarang, Bali, and some were sent to Juana-Pati. In fact, there are handicrafts that after purchased by traders, given the brand and become export goods, although until now not yet able to calculate how many of the products are exported.
What distinguishes its products with Juana products is, if Juana's products are made through cast, while more on handicrafts and emphasizing quality.
Some of the excellent products of this "PERMADI" brass handicraft are miniature bicycles (various models), Pedicab, Andong, Harley Davidson, and currently various models of models and models of motors and cars are being developed. The materials used for the production are brass and iron.
The number of products that can be marketed every month an average of 250 fruit or about 2,750 pieces per year, with prices varying between Rp. 75.000 - Rp. 300.000, - and the most expensive is the miniature andong, because it is more complicated including making his horse.
Materials and details used to make a miniature bike:
Size: 31x11x19 cm
volume = 1 kg.
Material :
The bike frame is made of a mixture of brass cast and solid iron.
Tires & pedals: rubber.
Details:
Details of the original gear & chain, so pedals can be pedaled,
wheels can spin, can be deflected right and left.
The model is unique and looks very much like the original, from pedal to pedal, rotating wheel, standard (for backrest), dynamo, lamp, sedel, and tire detail made from textured rubber. The bike frame material is made of a mixture of brass cast and solid iron. Our products directly from artisans ontel bicycle minitur.
Another craftsman who is also located in the village of Pohlandak is Mr. Sarmadi's brass handicraft. His brass handicrafts are more ornamental lamps, decorative tables, brass logos, and many buyers from Surabaya, Bali and Jakarta.
