CONDUCT SIMPLE SURVEY

USING TECHNOLOGY AND

OTHER DATA - GATHERING
METHOD
By:
TLE VI
JOEL A. MONTEVEROS
Teacher Industrial Arts
 OBJECTIVES
* Discuss the market trends on
products made of bamboo,
wood, and metal.
* Identify the customer’s
preference of products.
* Identify the type/sources of
innovative finishing materials,
accessories and design.

* Apply the processes in

enhancing/decorating finished
products.
 WORDS FOR STUDY
Survey-look carefully and thoroughly
at someone or something

Technology-the application of scientific

knowledge for practical purposes ,
especially in industry
Market trend - is a perceived tendency
of financial markets to move in a
particular direction over time.

Polyurethane – is a polymer composed

of organic units joined by carbonate
(urethane)links
Design - is a plan or
specification for the
construction of an object or
system or for the
implementation of an
activity or process.
Why it is important to
conduct simple survey
using technology and
other data gathering
method?
* Determine the market trends
on products made of bamboo,
wood and metal.

* Determine the Customer’s

preference of products.
* Determine the types/sources of
innovative finishing materials,
accessories and designs.

* Determine the Processes in

enhancing/decorating finished
products.
1. Market trends on products made of
bamboo, wood and metal”
Philippine products are in demand not only
within the local market but also in the
international market. Locally manufactures
products intended for the global market have
unique designs and high quality craftsmanship
that demand higher value and earn profits for
the entrepreneurs.
2. Customer’s preference of
products.
Products are in the form of home
furnishings, table tops, jewelry, decorative
accessories, home accents, kitchen and
garden decors. Customers buying craft
vary generally from tourist, collectors,
business people, artist or artisans, people
attending conferences and many others.
To have marketable and saleable products,
artisan/artists and manufacturers must know
their consumers and their preferences in
terms of colors, style, size, and quantity. It is
also helpful to know their interests and needs.
They must be creative and adopt new design
trends for their products to be competitive in
the market.
Craft artisans and entrepreneurs must
adopt new marketing strategies to reach
their consumers. Specific selling
strategies include focusing on customer
service such as:
a. Offering free delivery
b. Repair and retouch services
c. Special promo.
It is important first to make
a study of the business and
the industry. The SWOT
analysis maybe considered
when thinking of a
business.
3. Types/sources of innovative finishing
materials, accessories and designs: Aside
from conducting a survey for the latest
trends and customers’ preferences of
finished products, you must also know the
types of sources of innovative finishing
materials, accessories and designs that
you can apply to your products.
These materials are used
to beautify, decorate and
improve quality of
finished products
 a. Finishing materials - are
used to smoothen the products
before decorating.
 1. Varnish
-The name of this finish often is
used generically for a furnish or top
coat. It’s very durable because it
contains a higher ratio of solids. Spar
varnish is perfect for outdoor projects
and for raw wood used for exterior
doors and trim o rustic homes. In
addition to protecting the wood,
it also provides natural ultraviolet
light protection. Spar varnish is often
used on items that will be near or on
the water, like a wood boat, decks,
beach chairs, etc. Apply using a
natural bristle brush
 2. Shellac
This finish is actually a natural product
(it’s made from combining a secretion
from the female lac bug with a solvent
such as alcohol) that is very safe
once dried and hardened. In addition to
adding a protective coat, it also can add a
warm amber color to wood.
It can be affected by heat (white rings will
appear under a hot bowl or mug) or
chemicals, so a kitchen table might not be the
best place to use it. Fine furniture items can
be greatly enhances with shellac. Some
shellac manufacturers recommend using it
as a protective coat n non-wood items. Apply
it with a natural bristle brush or with a cotton
rag.
Lacquer - provides the extremely
intense gloss finish often used on any
Asian-inspired or ultramodern
furnishings. It is extremely durable
and resistant to damage; however,
over time it can begin to discolor and
become scratched.
Wonder why it’s so smooth? It’s
applied via a sprayer, because it is
thinner than the other finishes. You’ll
need a high-volume, low-pressure
(HVLP) sprayer and a well-ventilated
and spacious workspace to apply it.
4. Polyurethane - Essentially a plastic in
the form of a liquid until it dries.
Polyurethane is available in both water
and oil based options and comes in
varieties from satin to glossy. Water-
based polyurethane is popular because of
its low odor and low toxicity.
It goes on clear without adding a slight
color that oil-based versions can, and it
dries much faster. As with shellac, water-
based polyurethane wont’ hold up well to
heat and chemicals. It’s good for
bookcases, desks, side table and picture
frames – anything that won’t be exposed
to extremes.
Minwax Polycrylic is an example of fortified water
based polyurethane than can stand up a bit better
to rough conditions. It also can go over oil-based
finishes and can be applied using synthetic-bristle
brushes, a foam roller or a rag, as can other
waterbased polyurethane is a relatively new
product that combines the durability of an oil base
with the cleanup of a water base. This product can
actually be used on wooden floors.
Oil bases polyurethane is slightly
more durable than water-based,
especially when it comes to handling
heat, so a kitchen table is a good
candidate. It adds a slight color tone
and will bring out the richness of
wood.
When working the oil-based
polyurethane, use a respirator in a well
ventilated area. Apply using a natural-
bristle brush or rag. Oil-based takes
much longer to dry and cure than water-
based, so plan accordingly and follow
the manufacturer’s directions.
Both oil and water-based
polyurethane can be applied to
latex/acrylic paint; however, oil-based
polyurethane will create a yellow or
amber hue, especially to light colors.
To add durability without affected
color, use a water-based finish.
You can also purchase polyurethane in a
spray can which makes it a bit easier to
apply, especially on large projects. Wipe-
on polyurethane is used primarily by
woodworkers who want to create a
“hand-rubbed” finish on special projects.
These two run the extreme of ease of
use, but produce excellent results.
b. Colored paper twines
and ribbon cloth -are
used in decorating and
wrapping products.
c. Beads and Charms
-are small accessories of
different colors used to
make products
attractive.
 d. Abaca and Sinamay
Fibers
- are paper-thin locally
made materials used for
wrapping or packing
purposes
 4. Processes in enhancing
/decorating finished products:

-These were the processes that were

discussed on the previous topics
which includes the following:
Woodturning Other methods:
Hand Carving a.Metal Engraving
Pyrography b.Metal Stamping
Flocking
c.Metal embossing
Inlaying
Gilding d.Etching
Staining e.Metal enhancing
Painting media
Varnishing
Though it is said that Filipinos are
best known for their creative
minds and hands, new trends in
the market, and emerging
strategies and techniques must
be explored to allow local
products to compete in the global
market.
 “LET’S REMEMBER”
Enhancing wood, metal and
bamboo products into becoming
unique and attractive is another job
that you can do especially if these
products are to be marketed to
become an alternative source of
income.
Conducting a simple survey is
important to determine the
market trends, customer’s
preference of products and
types of innovative finishing
materials accessories and
designs.
THANK
YOU!