Chapter I

THE PROBLEM: RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND

Art is a form of creative human expression, a way of enriching the human

experience. Art helps us to communicate ideas, generate our emotions, and to show

happenings in our daily lives. Watercolor painting is an art form that everyone loves.

From the little kids to the professional painters, watercolors are totally a hit. However,

watercolors contain certain chemicals that are harmful to every individual particularly the

children. Only some high-end watercolors are assured that harmful chemicals doesn’t

exist in their products yet the majority can barely afford these. The study is constructed

to help the people afford good quality of watercolor without dangerous materials in it in

an affordable price. The problem has opened the idea of making watercolor out of the

Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea)

extract that can be used by people in any age. Without the toxic chemicals and harmful

substances we will be able to gain happiness from everyone specially the children who

have a passion for art. Also, through this we can help save the earth.

Objective of the Study

The main objective of the study is to produce a watercolor out of the extract of

Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea).

The study specifically aims to:

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 1. To determine if the extract from the Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma

longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) are viable as an alternative in making

watercolor

2. To compare the quality of the watercolor made out of the Mayana(Coleus

blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) extract

from the commercially available watercolor in terms of:

a. Opacity

b. Granulation

c. Staining

3. To determine if there is a significant difference between the cost of

Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria

ternatea) watercolor with the commercial watercolor.

Hypothesis

Null:

1. The Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue

Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) extract will not be viable as an alternative in making

watercolor.

2. The quality of the watercolor made out of Mayana(Coleus blumei),

Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) from the

commercially available watercolor will not be satisfactory.

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 3. There will be no significant difference between the cost of Mayana(Coleus

blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) with the

commercial watercolor.

Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Mayana (Coleus Blumei) Opacity

Granulation
Turmeric(Curcuma longa)
Staining
Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) Cost

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram showing the relationship between the independent and
dependent variable.

Significance of the Study

Watercolor painting is done by mostly every individual here on earth. Specially

children who are very fond of these and loves to paint their artworks using watercolors.

Sadly, some watercolors contain harmful chemicals and substances that are dangerous

to a child. And some of good quality watercolors are a little bit pricy. Hence, the

significance of the study is to create a watercolor that contains child-friendly substances

in an affordable price. Researchers aim to make the parents feel secured and safe that

their children are in good hands while expressing what they want through watercolor

painting.

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Scope and Limitations

The scope of the study is on the opacity, fugitivity, granulation, staining, and cost.

The researchers study on using the Mayana(Coleus blumei), Turmeric(Curcuma longa),

and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) as an alternative in making watercolor by extracting

the leaves of Mayana(Coleus blumei), the flower of Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) and

the Turmeric(Curcuma longa). These organic ingredients are used as an alternative to

help the people afford good quality of watercolor without dangerous materials and

chemicals included. The study started on 28 of February 2019 at Sarmiento’s residence,

Apo Sandawa Homes, Phase 4, Blk. 8 Lot. 19, Kidapawan City.

Definition of Terms

Watercolor- a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments

suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor made out of Mayana (Coleus blumei),

Turmeric(Curcuma longa), and Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea) extract is the desired

output of the study.

Extract- is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by

using a solvent such as ethanol or water. Extracting will be the process to be used to

extract or redeem the color of the leaves of Mayana(Coleus blumei), the flower of Blue

Ternate(Clitoria ternatea), and the Turmeric(Curcuma longa) to be used as the materials

in making the watercolor.

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 Mayana(Coleus blumei)- is a fleshy, branched, erect, annual herb that grows

about 1 meter high. The leaves are variously colored and usually more or less hairy,

ovate, 5 to 10 centimeters long. Mayana acts as one of the independent variables in the

study and is used as a main ingredient in making the watercolor.

Turmeric(Curcuma longa)- is a flowering plant of the ginger family. The plant is a

perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and

Southeast Asia. Turmeric acts as one of the independent variables in the study and is

also one of the main ingredients used in making the watercolor.

Blue Ternate(Clitoria ternatea)- is a plant species belonging to the family

Fabaceae. In India, it is revered as a holy flower, used in different rituals. It acts as one

of the independent variables in the study and is also used as a main ingredient in

making the watercolor.

Locale of the Study

Figure A1. The picture above shows the location where the research was conducted.

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 CHAPTER II

Related Literature Review

Related Legal Basis

The related legal basis of the foregoing study is on toxic substances and

hazardous and nuclear wastes. This is to prioritize government's thrust pursuant to

Republic Act No. 6969 known as Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes

Control Act of 1990. An act t6o control the toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear

wastes providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes. It is the policy

of the State to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing,

sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that present

unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or the environment; to prohibit the entry, even

in transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine

territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate

research and studies on toxic chemicals.

The foregoing related legal basis has a significant bearing on the present study

because watercolor contains mixed substances or hazardous chemicals that may cause

an unreasonable risk or harm to health or the environment. These are regulated,

restricted, or prohibited by Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress. Hence, no more unregulated chemicals in watercolors will be used.

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Related Studies

Yeboah, Alante, and Atatre, “Teaching Interactive Act Lesson with Recycled

Waste Material as Interactional Resources”. This study aimed to use waste materials as

instructional resources in teaching art lessons to primary; junior, and senior high school

students. The author wants to show that waste material which creates unisaver in the

environment can still be used and transformed as appropriate teaching materials. The

study found these teaching materials, lessons become more interesting and practical to

the students.

Alquzar, Caballero, Cayetuna, Cortez, Lituanas, Maldo, Mucha, Quilado,

Subuero, Talines, “Plants as an Alternative Ink for Markers”. This study focuses on the

effectiveness of Mayana leaves extract and Alugbati fruits extract as an ingredient to

produce markers ink and life option. This would help replenish the atmosphere and

surrounding that could keep them away from being destroyed.

Olivera, “Colored Ink for Computer Printer out of Malaban Wihtshade (Alugbati)

Extract”. This study aims to find an alternative to printer Inks because of their harmful

substances and pricy cost. The natural ink is eco-friendly and the ink had the advantage

to dry faster than the commercial ink because of its all natural ingredients.

Related Literature

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Watercolor

Watercolor is a painting method in which the parts are made of pigments mixed

in a water-based solution. Watercolor refers to the resulting artwork. It consists of four

principal ingredients, the pigment, gum arabic, additives like glycerin, ox gall, honey,

and preservatives. (Wikipedia, 2018)

Mayana (Coleus blumei)

Mayana (Coleus blumei) grows fast and healthy in humid places. It is an herb

that is usually farmed as an ornament and has acer rubrum leaves which are dotched or

colored with mostly purple. Its leaves are blotched or colored, ovate, 5-10 cm long, with

toothed margins, furthermore, its leaves give mayana (Coleus blumei) its attractive color

giving people the idea to display varieties of them in their houses. ( zam398, & sndbox-

alpha, n.d.)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

It is a bright yellow spice powder that is made from the root of a plant in the

ginger family (Zingiberceae). It has been used in Asia for thousands for years as a dye,

food coloring, and in Indian traditional medicine. (Schmidt, D., 2019, September 9)

Turmeric is the rhizome or underground stem of a ginger-like plant.  The whole

turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-

brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered. The main

rhizome measures 2.5 – 7 cm (1” – 3 “) in length with a diameter of 2.5 cm (1”), with

smaller tubers
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Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea)

It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with elliptic, obtuse leaves which belongs to

the family Fabaceae. It grows as a vine or creeper, doing well in moist, neutral soil. The

most prominent feature about this plant is the color of its flowers, a vivid deep blue;

solitary, with light yellow markings. They are about 4 cm (1.6 in) long by 3 cm (1.2 in)

wide. (Wikipedia, 2020, February 8)

The plant is mainly distributed in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka,

Malaysia, Burma, and Philippine islands. The blue colored flower of this plant is used in

medicine in Sri Lankan traditional medical system and also reported to have several

health benefits in recent findings at the international level. (Tharindu, S. A., Jayanath,

Yasendra, N., Mendis, W. P. K., & Mendis, W. K. S., 2019, May 20)

Chapter III

Methodology

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Research Design

This study is an experimental design where there will be three treatments and

three replications to evaluate the quality and value of money of the Mayana (Coleus

Blumei), Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) extract, and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract

watercolor. Data will be collected through a survey.

Treatments

Positive- Commercially available watercolor

T1- Mayana (Coleus blumei) extract

T2- Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) extract

T3- Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract

There will be 3 (three) treatments and 3 (there) replications to make sure that the result

of the experiment is accurate.

Materials

Materials Quantity

Mayana (Coleus blumei) 25 leaves

Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) 25 leaves

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) 1 clove

Knife 1 piece

Disposable cup 4 pieces

Container 3 pieces

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Strainer 1 piece

Coffee filter 3 pieces

Mayana (Coleus blumei) extract 3 tablespoon

Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) extract 3 tablespoon

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract 3 tablespoon

White Vinegar 3 tablespoon

Light Corn syrup 4 ½ tablespoon

Corn starch 9 tablespoon

Procedure

A. Extracting the Mayana (Coleus blumei) leaves, Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea)

flowers and Turmeric (Curcuma longa).

Step 1: The researchers will gather the materials needed for the procedure in

extracting the Mayana (Coleus blumei) leaves, Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea)

flowers and Turmeric (Curcuma longa).

Step 2: The stems and other unnecessary parts will be removed and only the

part that will be used in extracting will be left.

Step 3: The leaves of Mayana (Coleus blumei), flowers of Blue Ternate (Clitoria

ternatea), and the Turmeric (Curcuma longa) will be chopped using a knife.

Step 4: The chopped leaves will be put inside the blender and pour ½ cup of

water to enable more oils to be exposed to the liquid.

Step 5: The liquid, which will be the result of Step 3 will be strained from the jar

into a disposable cup and the researchers will pour the liquid into a coffee filter to

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 remove the leaves and sediment.

B. Making the watercolor

Step 1: The researchers will gather the materials needed for the procedure in

making the watercolor

Step 2: In a disposable cup, the baking soda and the white vinegar will be mixed

together.

Step 3: The light corn syrup and the cornstarch will be added and it will be mixed

until well dissolved

Step 4: The mixture will be poured into a cup. The mixture must be continuously

stirred as it is poured.

Step 5: The researchers will add the extract depending on what treatment it is.

Step 6: The researchers will repeat the procedure by changing the independent

variable in another treatment.

A. Extracting the Mayana (Coleus blumei) leaves, Blue Ternate (Clitoria

ternatea) flowers and Turmeric (Curcuma longa).

The researchers will gather the

materials needed for the The stems and other
procedure in extracting the unnecessary parts will be 12
Mayana (Coleus blumei) leaves, removed and only the part
Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) that will be used in extracting
flowers and Turmeric (Curcuma will be left.
 The leaves of Mayana
The chopped leaves will be
(Coleus blumei), flowers of
put inside the blender and
Blue Ternate (Clitoria
pour ½ cup of water to
ternatea), and the Turmeric
enable more oils to be
(Curcuma longa) will be
exposed to the liquid.
chopped using a knife.

The liquid, which will be the

result of Step 3 will be strained
from the jar into a disposable
cup and the researchers will
pour the liquid into a coffee filter
to remove the leaves and
sediment.

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 B. Making the watercolor

The researchers will gather the In a disposable cup, the baking

materials needed for the procedure soda and the white vinegar will
in making the watercolor be mixed together.

The mixture will be poured into a

The light corn syrup and the
cup. The mixture must be
cornstarch will be added and it
continuously stirred as it is
will be mixed until well dissolved
poured.

The researchers will repeat the

The researchers will add the
procedure by changing the
extract depending on what
independent variable in another
treatment it is.
treatment.

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