Module 2 epp
Module 2 epp
metal products..
Many products produced and manufactured in the Philippines are in demand in the
local and international markets for their unique and creative designs and high-quality
craftsmanship.
From which province or region are you from? What unique products are known to
be from your hometown?
Products made of bamboo, wood, and metal are in demand both in the local and
international market. With the evolving needs of today’s consumers, many
entrepreneurs are continuously creating and innovating products to cater the demands
of the market.
Some examples of such products include ;
1.woodcraft- desktop organizer, bottle holder, furniture, utensils, wall hooks, wood lamp
2.bamboo products- bamboo lights, bamboo plant box, sofa, wall decorations, bamboo
craft lamp.
3.metal craft- accessories, pen holder, wall hooks, bamboo plant box.
Wood craft and Bamboo Enhancing Techniques.
1. Woodturning- process of using a lathe to make various forms of shapes of wood.
2. Hand carving- considered a woodcraft using a sharp object to create designs on
the wood. Tools such as chip carving knives, gouges, and chisels are used.
3. Pyrography- considered an art using fire or heat to decorate wood or leather.
4. Flocking- technique lines the interior of drawers and boxes with a soft velvety
finish.
5. Inlaying- combines several techniques that involve inserting pieces into a base
object to incorporate new design on the original product.
6. Gilding- considered a decorative technique in which powdered is applied on wood
or other materials to give a thin coating of gold.
7. Staining- use to color wood and give it the illusion of texture. May come in two
varieties. First pigments base stain will color large porches of the wood, while
dye-based stain color small pores of the wood.