TOOLS

AND MATERIALS
USED IN MAKING
INDIGENOUS
CREATIVE
CRAFTS
GROUP 3
Allyn James Beltran
Justin Bitas
Jiezel Ann Buhawe
Justin Ann Cabrera
Cherry Ann Camacho
Rethelje Ann Singson
Yra Nelou Shyne Cabellon
Angelique Batobalonos
Obiectives:

1. To know the tools and materials in

handicraft making/industry; and

2. To know the Safety Practices In

Making Indigenous Creative Crafts.
The handicraft industry is important because of the
following reasons:

It promotes our cultural heritage through the use of

indigenous materials.
handicraft products show an individual's creativity
and lofty imagination.
Producers of raw materials will be encouraged to
produce more. Employment is generated especially
for undergraduates.
Values of perseverance and industry are developed.
HANDICRAFT TOOLS

THE TOOLS COMMONLY USED IN

HANDICRAFT ARE OF TWO TYPES - THE
HAND TOOLS AND THE POWER TOOLS.
HAND TOOLS ARE THE TOOLS FOR
PROCESSING THE ARTICLE WHICH ARE
USED MANUALLY OR BY HANDS. POWER
TOOLS ARE TOOLS FOR PROCESSING
MATERIALS THAT ARE OPERATED BY
MACHINE.
Tools and Materials Used in
Making Indigenous Creative
Crafts
Mallet - a kind of hammer,
usually with a heavy wooden
head and a short handle, for
driving a chisel - A mallet is a
hammer used to strike an object
without damaging it. They are
typically lightweight and made
from solid wood, rubber, or
leather. Due to their lack of
weight, they are typically not
very good at moving objects a
great distance. Instead, they are
better suited for seating
(nudging) objects together.
Screw driver - a tool for turning screws
that has a handle at one end and a metal
rod at the other end, shaped to fit in the
top of a screw. -used for screwing or
unscrewing the screws into different
surfaces. Ideally, a screwdriver is used
in projects like hanging drywall,
attaching ledger boards, installing
cabinets, fastening wood decking or
fabricating cabinets, wooden toys,
bookcases, and other woodworking
projects.
Pliers- a hand tool used to hold
objects firmly, possibly developed
from tongs used to handle hot metal
in Bronze Age Europe. They are also
useful for bending and physically
compressing a wide range of
materials. -used for gripping
something round like a pipe or rod,
some are used for twisting wires, and
others are designed to be used for a
combination of tasks including
cutting wire.
Coping saw- it was mainly invented to
"cope" or "saw" the crossings between two
surfaces to allow them to fit together
seamlessly. -With a coping saw, you can
cut out any intricate shape in wooden
materials or make curved trims for your
roof eaves.

Chisel -it is a hand tool used for carving,

cutting, and shaping hard materials such
as wood, stone, and metal. - It is one of
the most common tools used to shape
wood, mostly in carpentry work. The
chisel tool used in wood and wood carving
is a sharp-edged hand chisel tool similar
to a screwdriver.
Hand drill- it is a hand-powered drill for drilling a
hole. With a hand drill, you can drill through all
kinds of materials. A hand drill is often used for
drilling in aluminum, plastic, wood, rubber, and
cork. - Drills are hand-held tools with rotating drill
bits used to fabricate holes in multiple materials.
They are widely used in construction, carpentry,
metalworking, assembly, and maintenance. Most
drills used today are powered and use a chuck to
grip the bits
Wrench- this are made in
various shapes and sizes and
are used for
gripping,fastening,turning,
tightening and loosening things
like pipes, pipe fittings, nuts and
bolts.
Clamp - versatile tools that serve to
temporarily hold work securely in place.
They are used for many applications
including carpentry, woodworking,
furniture making, welding, construction and
metal working.

Knife - Craft knives are used for cutting and

shaping light materials, such as card. They are
very useful during the model making stage of
the design process. They have a very sharp
(razor sharp) blade, which slices through light
materials with ease.
Smoothing plane- - is a type of bench plane
used in woodworking. The smoothing plane
is typically the last plane used on a wood
surface, removing very fine shavings to
leave a smooth finish. When used
effectively it quickly produces a finish that
equals or surpasses that made by
sandpaper.

Auger- a spiral-shaped tool that is used to drill

holes into the ground and other surfaces or
materials. -Drilling into wood or into trees to
extract maple syrup (this would require a wood
auger) Small home projects like gardening (this
would require a handheld auger) Drilling holes
through ice while ice-fishing (gas and hand-
powered augers will work for this purpose)
 Hacksaw- a hand-powered, small-toothed
saw used for cutting metal pipes, rods,
brackets, etc. Hacksaws can also cut through
the plastic. The hacksaw has a U-shaped
frame and a handle at one end. Hacksaws
have small pins at each end of the frame that
receives a blade.

Paint brush- a brush used to apply

paint or ink. A paintbrush is usually
made by clamping bristles to a handle
with a ferrule. They are available in
various sizes, shapes, and materials.
Thicker ones are used for filling in, and
thinner ones are used for details.
FOLDING, ZIGZAG AND STEEL RULE- Folding rules,
sometimes called zig-zag rules or jointed rules, are
a series of two or smaller rule strips joined with
hinges. These rules can be folded together to be
carried easily, or used in confined spaces. They
can also be folded out and used to measure longer
distances or take measurements that are further
away and difficult to reach. -Folding rules can be
used for measuring both small spaces and longer
distances. It can also be used to help determine
angles on larger structures or for places and
masonry folding rules have markings on one side
to show the proper dimensions of the bricks and
mortar joints needed to lay a structure of a
specific height or length which are difficult to
measure with a just protractor.
Pencil- a writing utensil with a graphite
lead embedded in a wooden shaft. It is
mainly used for artistic sketching and
drawing, for stenography or notes. Its
benefits are the simple usage as well as
being able to remove what you've drawn
with an eraser.

Compass- compass, more accurately

known as a pair of compasses, is a
technical drawing instrument that can be
used for inscribing circles or arcs. As
dividers, it can also be used as a tool to
mark out distances, in particular, on maps.
Compasses can be used for mathematics,
drafting, navigation and other purposes.
 Hammer- hammers are used for general
carpentry, framing, nail pulling, cabinet
making, assembling furniture, upholstering,
finishing, riveting, bending or shaping
metal, striking masonry drills and steel
chisels, and so on. Hammers are designed
according to the intended purpose.

Blowtorch- blowtorch is commonly used where a

diffuse (wide spread) high temperature naked
flame heat is required but not so hot as to cause
combustion or welding. Temperature applications
are soldering, brazing, softening paint for removal,
melting roof tar, or pre-heating large castings
before welding such as for repairing.
Soldering iron - soldering iron
is a hand tool used in
soldering. It supplies heat to
melt solder so that it can flow
into the joint between two
workpieces.
INDIGENOUS MATERIALS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

In order to create new handicraft

products which can be sold locally or
exported abroad, different raw materials
which are available the market are
needed. Handicraft makers tashion them
intc baskets, bags, accessories, cabinets,
lamp shades, wall decor, bamboo sofa
sets, cabinets, clothes, and others.
The Materials Commonly Needed in
Making Handicrafts:

Abaca - known worldwide

Manila hemp. Abaca fiber obtained from
the leaf sheaths of the abaca (Musa
textilis Nee) and iss considered as the
strongest among natural fibers. The
length of the fiber varies from 3 to 9 ft or
more, depending on the height of the
plant and the age of the leaf sheath. The
color of the fiber ranges from ivory white
to light and dark brown.
Rattan - is superticially similar to
bamboo, but distinct in that the
stems are solid. rather than hollow.
and also in their need for some sort
of support. While bamboo can grow
on is own raman cannon Some
genera(example Metroxylon,
Pigafetta, Raphia) are however more
like typical palms, with stouter, erect
trunks. Many rattans are also spiny.
the spines acting as hooks to aid
climbing over other plants, and also
to deter herbivores. Rattans have
been known to grow un to hundreds
of meters long.
Bamboo - Stems of bamboo
plants are stronger and
flexible. Bamboo grows in all
parts of the country - in plains,
forests, hills and mountains.
Among the varieties of
bamboo are the spiny bamboo
kawayan China, kawayan kiling,
bikal and buho.
Coconut Shells - Coconut
trees are abundant in the
Philippines. Coconut
shells vary in thickness
and color depending on
the age of the nut. They
are used for fuel and for
manufacturing articles
such as buttons, pins, coin
banks, lamp shades, and
flower vases
Fibers - They come from
plants where fibers
substances are extracted.
Fibers from coconut
husks, buri,
maguey,pineapple,
abaca, and banana are
used in making
mattresses. carpet. and
seat pads.
Buri - It is a palm from which
three kinds of fibers, namely buri.
raffia, and buntal, are obtained.
The buri palm has large fan-
shaped leaves with stout petioles
ranging from 2 to 3 m in length.
The palm reaches a height of 20
to 40 m and its trunk attains a
diameter of 1 to 1.5 m. Of the buri
fiber, buntal is the one with the
most impact in the market.
Leather - is a material created
through the tanning of hides, skins
and kips of animals. Hides are skins
from large animals like horses and
carabaos. Skins come from such
animals like alligators and goats.
Kips are obtained from undersized
animals like lizards The tanning
process converts the putrescible
skin into a durable. long-lasting, and
versatile natural material for
various uses.
Safety Practices in Making
Indigenous Creative Crafts
What are the safety precautions in making handicraft?

Depending on the kind of craft you do, the safety precautions will vary. For all kinds of
crafting, it is safest to work in a well-lit and clean environment. Always make sure that
the tools you use are well maintained and in good working order. Some crafts will need
to be done in a well-ventilated room, or outdoors. Some glues and paints have strong
solvents. When using these paints or glues, you will want good air circulation, and
possibly a mask to protect your mouth and nose. Examples include spray paint, some
gliding liquids, most spray adhesives, and some heavy-duty liquid adhesives.

When using heat, you will want to use proper safety precautions as well. When using a
hot tool such as a soldering iron, wood burner, glue gun, or iron, make sure to keep the
heat away from your finger tips. When using a glue gun, you may want to use silicone
finger protectors to keep the glue from burning your finger tips. Make sure that the
cords from your hot tool are out of the way - tripping over a cord can cause the hot
surface to come into contact with your skin. When using a torch for jewelry making,
make sure to wear proper safety equipment.
For many crafts, you'll use a sharp bade. These include scissors, craft knives,
and rotary cutters. Always cut away from your body. Be sure that your fingers
are not in the path of the tool. Do not use a tool with a dull blade. When using
a dull blade, you will push harder to compensate. This gives you less control,
and is more likely to result in an injury. Additionally, a cut made with a dull
blade can be more difficult to suture and heal. Power tools are often used in
crafting.

Always read the manufacturer's instructions before using your power tool. Be
sure to keep fingers away from moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing that
can get caught in machinery. Never use force when using a power tool - the
tool should do the hard work for you. Using force will limit your control, and is
likely to result in damage to the tool, or injury to the user. Always follow the
manufacturer's guidelines for any tools or supplies you use, and if possible
take an introductory class to help you learn how to best use them.
Rules for Safe Crafting

Although most of the basic rules for working with

art and crafts materials just seem like common
sense, they bear repeating. Remember, too, that
things you take for granted might not be obvious
to a young child. Take some time before
beginning a project or learning a new craft to
review both basic safety procedures and those
specific to the craft you're doing
First, observe these general rules:
1. Read directions thoroughly before beginning any project. That
includes both the directions for the project and any labels on
products you may be using. Always read labels! Check expiration
dates, too.
2. Make sure you have all the materials you need in one place.
Accidents can occur when you're hurriedly looking for something
or leave the room to get something you've forgotten.
3. Arrange all your tools near you. Spreading things out in a semi-
circle usually works well.
4. Make sure you have enough room to work safely and efficiently.
Cramped spaces can be dangerous
5. Always have adequate ventilation when working with chemicals or
projects that produce dust.
6. Protect your pets and keep them away from the crafts area while you're
working.
7. Don't leave young children unattended with dangerous tools or toxic
materials even for a few minutes.
8.Don't eat, drink, or smoke while using art and crafts materials.
9.Don't use dyes or paints on the skin (for face painting, for example) or in
food, unless the products you buy are specifically meant to be used that
way.
10. Don't transfer materials to other containers, since you'll lose the
information you need provided on the package. If you must, be sure to cut
out the important information and include it in the container
11. Use the right equipment for the job and make sure tools and equipment are
in good working order. Don't work with questionable tools, especially power
tools. If the cord is frayed or something else doesn't seem right, fix it or replace
the tool.
12. Keep your work area clean and continue picking up as you go along. Don't
leave scraps of material or tools lying around.
13. Keep your work area dry. Water on the floor, counter, or table can be an
electricity hazard or cause a fall. Make sure you have an up-to-date, complete
first-aid kit on hand.
14. Wash your hands after crafting.
15. Don't hurry. Make sure you have adequate time to do a project before
starting it.
16. Don't work when you're tired.
17. Minimize distractions. Turn off the TV or the radio if it's distracting. Safety
requires concentration
THANK YOU
SO MUCH
1. versatile tools that serve to temporarily hold work securely in place
2. used for cutting and shaping light materials, such as card.
3.a kind of hammer, usually with a heavy wooden head and a short handle, for driving a
chisel - A mallet is a hammer used to strike an object without damaging it.
4. It supplies heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the joint between two workpieces.
5. used for general carpentry, framing, nail pulling, cabinet making, assembling furniture,
upholstering, finishing, riveting, bending or shaping metal, striking masonry drills and
steel chisels, and so on.
6. it is a hand tool used for carving, cutting, and shaping hard materials such as wood,
stone, and metal.
7. is typically the last plane used on a wood surface, removing very fine shavings to leave a
smooth finish.
8. , is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs.
9. a tool for turning screws that has a handle at one end and a metal rod at the other end,
shaped to fit in the top of a screw.
10. a hand-powered, small-toothed saw used for cutting metal pipes, rods, brackets, etc.
Hacksaws can also cut through the plastic.
ANSWER
1. clamp
2. knife
3. mallet
4. soldering iron
5. hammer
6. chisel
7. smoothing plane
8. compass
9. screw driver
10. Hacksaw