If you are a fan of natural materials, then it's time to pay attention to original wooden souvenirs. DIY gifts using natural objects will become memorable and memorable. Choose the technique you like for working with wooden blanks. Create beauty yourself.
Options and ideas
Unusual (gifts or just home decorations) can be done with your own hands from what is easy to find in nature and prepare yourself or on the basis of purchased objects for decoration. It is easy to choose a gift idea from the following list:
- A cutting board, a panel, an element of dishes or kitchen utensils, decorated with a pattern and text made by burning with a special device.
- The same or other objects (housekeepers, flowerpots, furniture elements, frames for photographs or mirrors), decorated with colored drawings using decoupage technique.
- The same as in the previous paragraph, only hand-painted (more complex, but exclusive version).
- Decorating any suitable object with a carved pattern (relief).
- Photo frame, mirrors, stand, glass, bottle decoration with branches.
- A souvenir made from or thin branches (frames, panels, stands for hot dishes, figurines of people and animals).
So, there are many options. There is a choice. Some methods are very simple, others will require special tools and skills.
Ornaments from branches
Unusual gifts from wood to a man can be made by February 23, or his birthday. The branches will make a beautiful photo frame or packaging, decor for a bottle of cognac or other alcohol.
The work goes like this:
- Cut branches in nature.
- Divide each long piece into several short pieces along the length of your object, for example, the height of the vertical part of the bottle. Slices can be made perpendicular to the center axis or at an angle. In the second case, the cut will not be round, but oval.
- Connect the workpieces together in the form of a volumetric structure or flat, if you are making a frame, with a heat gun or braid with wire, twine. The latter can easily fulfill the role of decor. This method will allow you to create original gifts in a sea or country theme.
Decoupage
You can buy wooden souvenirs made using this technique. Hand-made gifts are becoming more and more popular now. But making such an object yourself is not difficult.
The work goes like this:
- Buy a piece of wood in the shape of a heart, house, or letters. A simple one in the form of a cutting board is easy to make yourself.
- Prime a clean sanded surface with a special compound or any white color. Even paint will do. Use a brush or sponge (sponge) as a tool for work.
- Let the workpiece dry.
- If necessary, repeat the procedure several times until a smooth surface is obtained without smudges or smudges.
- Take a special decoupage card with pictures, rice paper or an ordinary table napkin and cut out, or rather pluck with your fingers, carefully images, leaving a little white background around the edges.
- For napkins, be sure to separate the layer with the image from the base, otherwise the white part will remain on the wooden blank, and the drawing itself will come off.
- Apply PVA glue or special decoupage glue to a picture placed on a primed wooden blank.
- Using the brush, gently smooth over the surface of the wood object from the center outward.
- Glue all the images like this.
- After drying, paint the details with a brush (you can use a stencil).
- Cover with varnish. If necessary, make several layers with preliminary drying of the previous one.
Burning out
In this way, you can make a personalized gift from a tree with your own hands, since with the help you will complete any inscription. The job is done simply:
Wood carving
You can make original gifts made of wood by decorating the finished object with a pattern cut out in the form of a relief. It is so good to arrange a panel, a cutting board. Cutting on a rounded surface, for example, on a wooden glass, and especially a repeating ornament is much more difficult than a composition of different objects, for example, on a New Year's theme. As an idea, you can choose a bouquet of flowers in a vase. For carving, special tools are used - sharp knives and chisels. The image is cut out in the form of a relief according to the previously applied contour image.
Painting on wood
If you know how to work with a brush and paints, then you can easily make exclusive gifts from wood for a wedding anniversary, anniversary or other holiday. The one described above is a lightweight version of the painting. If you know how to perform complex images with a brush and paints yourself, you do not need any napkins or glue. Pick or develop thematic pictures yourself, apply contour templates on a wooden surface and start working. The rest of the steps coincide with the decoupage technique (priming, drying, varnishing).
An original souvenir from a clothespin
If you know how to draw, paints and brushes are available, but there is very little time, and you certainly want to make a gift of wood for newlyweds, lovers or for a wedding anniversary, use the original idea presented in this section.
Work like this:
- Take a regular wooden clothespin.
- Draw the outlines of the details according to the sample so that you get a hugging couple.
- Color the blank in the colors of those items of clothing that your friends usually wear, or in wedding dresses.
- Dry the product.
- Apply varnish, just dry it so that it does not stick together, that is, in the open form.
Wedding gift: saw cut tree
An original souvenir can be made in the form of a wall panel. The created tree will symbolize strong family ties. In addition, on each cut, if the size allows, it is easy to write a wish or the names of guests.
To make such a souvenir, work like this:
- Prepare cuts according to the dimensions of your product. Don't make them too thick.
- Remove the bark, dry and sand the surface of the workpieces.
- Write the text on large cuts or use a burn-in technique. You can also make some thematic drawings on the surface of each element.
- If an image is drawn on the cuts or applied using decoupage technique, varnish the surface of the workpiece. Burnout is usually not varnished.
- Prepare a base (such as a sheet of plywood) or wire framing, although a small structure can be made without them.
- Connect the cuts in turn with each other, for example, using hot melt glue.
- Cover the finished structure with varnish, if you did not carry out this stage with each element separately.
According to this principle, you can assemble absolutely any structure by combining saw cuts of different sizes. Crafts using this technique are easy to make for the New Year in the form of a tree of a simplified triangular shape, a wreath, a month; make hearts, swans for Valentine's Day or for a wedding. In short, there are a lot of opportunities to show your imagination.
Wooden gift for wedding anniversary
For every holiday, I want to present something unusual and memorable to a dear person. On a date such as a wedding anniversary, you definitely need to present a special souvenir, and it doesn't matter how many years it is celebrated: a year, five, ten or forty.
If you decide to buy or make with your own hands an exclusive gift for spouses, pay attention to ideas such as rings, a pair of trees connected into a single crown, figures hugging each other. Numbers, names, initials are also often made. An interesting option is wood medals with text.
Such souvenirs are especially relevant on the fifth wedding anniversary, as it is called.In general, any of the above methods of making a gift is suitable as a decoration for a wedding souvenir. The main thing is to choose the right template for a suitable topic.
You can make gifts with a touch of irony. Such options are suitable for spouses with a sense of humor. It's good to give them to each other.
For example, the idea is this:
- Cut the kind of logs from the branches.
- Collect from them a support for sawing firewood.
- Put a large workpiece on the trestle.
- You mount a decorative saw into the log, which can be made from the remaining sheet metal or even a cardboard blank covered with foil.
- Be sure to add a humorous inscription (on the saw or next to the composition) to the souvenir "drank, but know when to stop" or something similar with a hint of reproaches from his wife.
So, you can make completely different wooden souvenirs with your own hands. Gifts made by any of the proposed methods will be very original and memorable. Choose the appropriate method based on the materials available and the amount of time you are willing to spend on work.
The souvenir industry is booming - despite the country's difficult economic situation. Many consumers, trying to choose an original memorable souvenir for their loved ones, are ready to spend a lot of money. So why not start making money on it? And an excellent example of a profitable business idea in this niche will be the manufacture of custom-made wooden souvenirs. Wooden souvenir products are in great demand when compared to products made from other raw materials. And the main reason for this is the use of natural ingredients. The wood seems to keep the warmth of the hands of the master who processes it, and the composition itself turns out to be bright and lively. Many will like such a gift!
Our business valuation:
Initial investments - from 50,000 rubles.
Market saturation is low.
The complexity of starting a business is 3/10.
According to experts, making wooden souvenirs and gifts as a business is more suitable for those who already have certain skills in manual woodworking. Otherwise, you will have to study the technology literally from scratch, and there is no certainty that the business will be crowned with success - either the occupation itself will not be to your liking, or the quality of the finished products will leave much to be desired.
If the decision has already been made, you can safely proceed with the implementation of the project. It is relatively easy to open your own small production of wooden souvenirs for sale. But here, too, a novice entrepreneur will have to take into account many nuances.
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Business Idea
In general, this direction can be characterized only from the positive side.
Judge for yourself:
- The price of finished products is 2-4 times higher than the funds spent on the purchase of raw materials. This is due to the involvement of manual labor in the process.
- Business costs are minimal, especially if an already experienced craftsman takes over the business, since the necessary equipment may already be available.
- Handmade wood souvenirs and gifts are in high demand among consumers.
- An entrepreneur has the opportunity to organize a business right at home or in a workshop, avoiding high rent for a separate room.
But there is also one significant drawback that can "scare off" newcomers - the activity will be seasonal. The main share of sales falls, as a rule, on official holidays - February 23, March 8, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day. But this does not mean that on the rest of the days you will have to sit idle and earn money - the problem is quite solvable if you correctly build a marketing policy, advertising your work and offering your services to corporate clients.
Assortment of wooden souvenirs
In order for literally everyone to have a desire to buy wooden souvenirs and gifts, you need to take care of providing the most complete list of services, starting with the sale of finished products and ending with the execution of work for a specific order.
If the master only plans to sell souvenir products, then it is better to immediately prepare a certain "stock" of finished products, which will then be sold either to shops or to private buyers. You will especially have to work hard before the holidays, since many outlets during this period fill the shelves with gift products.
What kind of handmade wooden souvenirs are most in demand among buyers today?
- Models of cars and airplanes (mostly old ones).
- Carved mugs.
- Jewelry boxes.
- Smoking pipes.
- Clock.
- Figures reflecting Russian traditions (bears, coats of arms, charms).
- Carved "landscape" panels.
Working under the order can be no less profitable, since in this case there are often wholesale orders. For example, business souvenirs made of wood with a logo are in great demand today, and I order such gifts far from a single copy. To attract customers, it will not be superfluous to compile your own portfolio, which will store photos of the work done - so the customer can appreciate the work of the master.
Materials and tools required for work
To get beautiful and original wooden souvenirs, you will need a certain set of materials and tools. And for beginners in this area, this will become the main cost item.
The main raw material is wood. It is environmentally friendly, easy to process and can, subject to the basic rules, keep its original appearance for a long time, not succumbing to external negative influences. But so that the figurine does not dry out and crumble after a couple of months, the master must carefully choose the type of wood. Carved wood souvenirs are usually made from deciduous and coniferous trees. The following trees have proven themselves excellent both in terms of appearance and in terms of durability:
It is not uncommon for a master not to buy wood from suppliers, but to "extract" it on his own (if, of course, the necessary tree species grow nearby). And this will not only save money, but also help to avoid purchasing low-quality raw materials from unreliable sellers.
Making wooden souvenirs with your own hands will also require the use of additional raw materials - wood stains, varnishes, paints. All this is quite available in literally every hardware store. In addition, small products do not have to spend a large amount of protective compounds.
And of course, making wooden souvenirs at home is impossible without a certain set of tools and improvised inventory. The largest share of the initial capital will need to be spent on “equipping” a home workshop. And if an automatic machine for wooden souvenirs is quite suitable for the serial production of products, then hand-made tools will be required for products made by hand. While not particularly versed in technology, it is better to turn to an experienced craftsman for advice, who will advise high-quality and reliable tools.
It is quite difficult to make homemade souvenirs and gifts from wood, but the whole process can be conditionally divided into certain stages:
- Wood preparation (processing with a special composition, drying).
- Souvenir making (wood cutting, birch bark weaving).
- Souvenir grinding.
- Painting the product with paints.
- Processing of the finished souvenir with special protective compounds.
Sales problems for finished products and business profitability
In order for the wholesale sale of wooden souvenirs to bring tangible income, it is necessary to provide for an item of expenses on advertising of manufactured products at the initial stage of business planning.
What kind of marketing tools are possible here?
- Advertisements in the newspaper and the Internet.
- Own website on the Internet.
- Product sample booklets.
- Distribution of leaflets.
Even according to the most pessimistic forecasts, a workshop offering Russian wooden souvenirs for sale will pay off very soon. And the numbers prove it. For example, a small-sized carved box costs from 3000 rubles. And the cost of the product does not exceed 500 rubles. (including costs for wood and varnishes). And by fulfilling more expensive orders, you can get much more for your work.
To start making mahogany souvenirs with his own hands, the master will have to invest 60,000-150000 rubles. But the costs can literally drop to 20,000-30,000 rubles if the necessary tools and inventory are already available - in this case, the funds will only go to advertising.
Whether or not to register their activities, let each master decide for himself. But here it is worth considering that you cannot build mutually beneficial cooperation with wholesale customers and gift shops without the appropriate documents on the registered workshop.
Over time, when things go uphill, you can open your own souvenir shop, where everyone can buy souvenirs and gifts made of wood. To fill the store shelves with quality products, it would be better to expand your workshop by hiring experienced specialists.
Wood products have always been appreciated by the Russian people for the beauty and healing power they radiate. Due to its plasticity, this natural material takes any shape in the skillful hands of a master. Each souvenir is made by hand, which eliminates the stereotyped product. You can be sure that the gift you give to your loved one will be unique.
Wooden souvenirs envelop with warmth and comfort, they contain a piece of nature itself, to which residents of megacities are so drawn. Manual production of wooden gifts is a guarantee of a sincere and sincere attitude towards the person to whom you present the souvenir. Our store offers a huge selection of gifts from natural wood of our own production, many of which will be very original. Inexpensive prices and the possibility of quick delivery to the point of delivery have become the main criteria for choosing our customers from such cities of Russia as Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Kirov, Saratov, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Barnaul, and other settlements.
What wooden souvenir to choose for a woman
The versatility of the beautiful half of humanity amazes and surprises men. A woman knows how to be at the same time a loving wife, and a caring mother, and a hospitable hostess. To please your wife, mother, or just a friend with a pleasant surprise, choose a handmade wooden souvenir for her.
An excellent gift for a woman will be:
(beads, earrings, bracelet), which will emphasize the natural beauty and softness of a woman's nature;
A natural wood hair comb will perfectly comb curls of any length without electrifying or tangling them. Hair will recover, acquire natural shine and smoothness. A wooden comb will always be at hand, because it fits easily even into a small handbag;
Wooden utensils for the kitchen. She will give the interior a homey feel and national flavor. Wooden shovels for the kitchen are one of the most important tools for a hostess. Wood will not damage the Teflon coating of the cookware and will not melt like plastic if it comes into contact with hot ones. That is why hot coasters are so popular. Wooden spoons are also a great gift. They can be used to stir salads, cook soups and preserves.
Wooden gifts for a man
When choosing a surprise for a man close to you, remember what he is fond of. In our catalog there is a wooden gift for everyone:
Motorists will love small souvenirs in the form of pendants that are attached to the rear-view mirror. Cool barrels, shoes and money bags will become a lucky talisman and will cheer you up on a trip;
For believing men, a wooden rosary will be a wonderful gift. From the photo you can choose, or. Perfectly polished beads will keep your thoughts in order and help you concentrate during prayer.
Wooden souvenirs for home and family
When going to visit friends or relatives, grab a wooden souvenir in the form of a cute brownie for them. He will become a faithful helper and protector of the family, protecting everyone living in the house from adversity and illness. A funny souvenir will add originality to any interior and warmth to family relationships. And so that good luck reigns in the house - it is customary for the owners to give a horseshoe. A wooden horseshoe can be safely hung over the front door without fear of accidents.
If there are children in the house, you can buy gifts for them as well. Wooden massage balls help develop fine motor skills and dexterity of the fingers. They have a beneficial effect on the entire body, gently massaging the desired points on the child's palm.
How to buy our products
Come to our online store, choose a photo with the product you like, add it to your basket, and arrange delivery to any city in Russia and neighboring countries: Rostov, Grodno, Yoshkar-Ola, Astrakhan, Stavropol, Tomsk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Minsk. Wholesale wooden products can be bought from a warehouse in the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Brightness, expressiveness and originality of handicraft made of wood allows them to be used to decorate any room, while creating unique interior solutions.
An old type of folk craft
Artistic woodworking was well known at the turn of the 9th-10th centuries. This type of art was especially widespread in the North, the Upper and Lower Volga regions, as well as among the masters of the Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Arkhangelsk and Vologda provinces.
Now this type of folk craft is not forgotten and is at the peak of its popularity. Wood is used in the production of sculptures, household products, accessories for interior decoration, musical instruments, as well as a large number of various original souvenirs.
Modern exclusive handicrafts made of wood
If you decide to visit the Russian House of Gifts "Velikaya Rus", you will be amazed at the wide variety of handmade wood products presented. All of them are made by Russian craftsmen in a single copy. For their manufacture, wood of valuable tree species was used, for example, sandalwood, which emits a pleasant aroma for a long time, as well as oak, ash and linden.
The Russian House of Gifts "Velikaya Rus" has assembled an exclusive and distinctive collection of magnificent handicrafts made of wood especially for admirers of interior products and collectors.
Talented Russian craftsmen subtly feel all the artistic features of the texture of each type of wood, which is of great importance for the final result. The quality of products depends not only on the talent of the master, but also on the properties of the material used in production.
In our online store "Rus Velikaya" exclusive handicrafts from wood are presented, for the creation of which we use soft hardwood, for example, ash, oak, linden and other species, which allows craftsmen to achieve flawless performance of work.
For example, ash has a beautiful texture of a noble white color with a barely perceptible yellowish or pinkish tint, and its wood is distinguished by high strength and toughness. Oak is characterized not only by its high strength and hardness, but also by resistance to decay, as well as excellent bending ability. Linden wood practically does not crack and is perfectly cut.
To give the products a beautiful, finished look, they are first polished, and then covered with an environmentally friendly varnish, some of them are painted in an exclusive author's manner. Many craftsmen decorate their products with engraving with precious metals, "dress in fabric outfits", and some professionals when creating compositions, some of its elements are cast from brass, which allows them to achieve special expressiveness and realism in their work.
In the store "Velikaya Rus" you can buy handicrafts made of wood, which will become a wonderful gift for your friends, colleagues, business partners and will be able to replenish the collection of exclusive interior products.
Russian craftsmen have long been famous for their ability to create wonderful things from a simple piece of wood. Wood products are found everywhere in the office, at home, in the country and of course in everyday life. Wood products are distinguished by an extremely wide variety of custom-made products. Artistic solutions in the manufacture of wood products are the harmony of the form of the product, use the best techniques and means to enhance the artistic merit of solid wood. Made from solid wood: household items, table and kitchen utensils, games and toys, gift items and interior decorations.
Making souvenirs and gifts from solid wood
Production material: solid wood. Processing: grinding, painting, varnish. Application technology: laser engraving. Size 150x80x40mm. The souvenir was made in the form of a piece of cheese. Can be used as a holder for pens and pencils.
We will make under the order cases for wine, boxes for wine, boxes for wine, wooden cases for a bottle, packaging for alcohol
Making boxes from plywood for bottles of wine, champagne, beer, vodka and other drinks. Our own production and the absence of intermediaries allow us to set really low prices for quality boxes and boxes. The cost is determined by the size of the box and the box, its shape, material of manufacture, fittings and processing material. We make large editions from 1000 pcs. To 10 000 pcs., Boxes and boxes. It is possible to manufacture boxes and boxes according to individual sizes and sketches of the customer. Calculation of the cost of making a box-pencil case from plywood. Thickness of plywood on the box body -8mm., On the box lid - 6mm.Box size: 340x110x110mm., Box cover is a pencil case. 1000pcs. - 397 rubles. - 35 rub.d. 3000pcs. - 378 rubles. - 55 r.d. 5000pcs. - 359 rubles. - 70 rub. D 7000 pcs. - 347 rubles. - 90 rub.d. 10000pcs. - 329 rubles. - 120 rub.
Solid wood desk calendar
Production of blanks for a desk perpetual calendar from any solid wood. We can make any kind of wooden calendars. A perfect souvenir for little money.Desktop calendar with days of the week, months, universal without indicating the year.
Making suitcases from solid wood and plywood
We will make for you a suitcase for a set of dishes for any number of items according to your layout, wishes and configuration. Also, at your request, we can make a gift case - a case for any tool (medical, locksmith, etc.).
Making prizes and awards from solid wood
Making prizes and awards from natural solid wood, combined with other materials such as glass, acrylic, plastic and metal.
Making crates for carrying beer
The box for carrying beer, can be made with two compartments for two bottles, as well as for four, six, eight and ten bottles of beer. Box processing technology: color, wood oil and varnish.
Making gift boxes from solid wood
Gift boxes made of natural wood can be of different sizes and colors, but it is the wooden box that emphasizes its value, but also preserves all its taste properties of wood in the best way, and also has an excellent quality of durability.
Making souvenir pallets made of wood
Gift and souvenir pallets can be used under glasses, mugs, bottles, and other small items. We find an individual approach to each client and offer a flexible work schedule.
All kinds of products made of solid wood of various species for individual orders
We carry out a full cycle of work in the production of souvenirs and gifts. From the design of individual items to an integrated approach to the design of souvenirs and gifts. If you are satisfied with the sketch you have made, create the final layout. This will include working drawings, a list of required materials and production times. All this will allow you to avoid many mistakes at an early stage and save you a lot of time. The layout should indicate the dimensions of each part, its location and a view of the finished product, as well as depicted from different sides, usually from the front, side and top. In a well-balanced layout, all elements are said to be in place. First of all, you must determine what exactly you are going to do. Wood products can be made in a wide variety of different products. Design is more important for some products than for others. The design of a wood product consists of lines, geometric shapes, mass, tone, color and texture of the material used.
