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Faculty
Office of the Vice President GEEL3 04
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & Juby H. Vallejo June 8, 2020 3.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 GEEL 3
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None None
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: Indigenous Creative Crafts
Module 2.2
CREATING DIFFERENT INDIGENOUS CRAFTS MADE OF COCONUT SHELLS
AND SEASHELLS
I. Course Outcome : CO2 Gain an understanding of the different indigenous
materials as well as the procedures used in creating
crafts
II. Learning Outcome/s : LO2.1 Create different indigenous crafts made of coconut
shells and seashells
III. Time Frame : Home-based (1.5 hrs.)
IV. Introduction
In this session, you will be creating indigenous crafts made of coconut
shells and seashells.
A. Coconut Shell Crafts
The Coconut constitutes a plant that belongs to the Palmae family and is widely
grown in tropical regions as it needs a proper living environment for its growth and
production. Coconut is well-known as a multipurpose plant and has been utilized and
developed to yield a high economic value, even for that part of the plant that could be
considered waste, such as its fiber, which is utilized as active charcoal. At the same
time, the shell is often processed to create remarkable work. The coconut shell has a
biological function as the protector of the main fruit. It is located on the inner side of
the coconut fiber, with its thickness around 3-6 mm. Coconut shell can be categorized
as hardwood, yet has a higher lignin level and lower cellulose level, and water level
about 6-9% (counted based on dry weight), especially lignin, cellulose, and
hemicellulose. With the above composition, thus artworks from coconut shells have
excellent quality, imperishable, and relatively easy to be formed. These features have
resulted in the development of the modern coconut shell handicraft industry. Instead
of being thrown away or used as firewood for cooking, dry coconut shells are carved
in different designs, varnished, and colored. Coconut shell craftwork involves
tremendous creativity and is used to create utility and decorative items by artisans
who use their creativity to create items from utility to artistic.
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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference
Ozamiz City Juby H. Vallejo MU-CAS-LMO- No.
Office of the Vice President Faculty GEEL3 04
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Juby H. Vallejo June 8, 2020 3.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 GEEL 3
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None None
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: Indigenous Creative Crafts
Here is a list of ideas for repurposing used whole (with the top off) or half coconut
shells:
Container: Use the coconut shell to keep trinkets, treasures, and small items.
Things to keep inside might include rubber bands, keys, toys, pens and
pencils, twist ties, your stash of used plastic bags, etc.
Plant holder: Grow a small plant in the coconut shell. While half a coconut
shell can work, having it cut about three-quarters of its height is usually the
best size for a coconut shell plant holder. Drill or pierce some drainage holes
in the shell base first and line with sphagnum moss.
Basket: As with the idea for the bird feeder, add heavy string or light rope to
form a hanging handle. Use the coconut shell basket to carry things in, such as
freshly cut herbs and flowers, freshly laid eggs, and seeds from your garden.
Natural candle holder: If you like making your own candles, use the coconut
as the container into which you tip the wax. Keep the wick centered and it'll
be a great candle for many hours.
Bowl: As a bowl, the shell can hold anything you like. A fun thing to try is a
bowl of nuts still in their shells; try macadamias, Brazil nuts, almonds and
walnuts, for example. Keep a nutcracker nearby to encourage snacking on
healthy nuts.
Lampshade: If you're good with carving, you could carve a whole shell with
neat holes in a pretty pattern. Add a globe and lamp base and you'll have a
wonderful lamp with many light patterns glowing from it.
(Here is a step-by-step sample on how to make a lamp out of a coconut shell:
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Decorative-Lighting-With-a-Coconut-She/)
Sample coconut shell crafts and how they are made can be seen on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or00H41YbzM and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt6cBhSupXk
B. Seashell Crafts
Seashell craft is the craft of making decorative objects or of decorating surfaces
using seashells. The craft includes the design and creation of small items such as
shell jewelry and figurines made from shells; middle-sized objects such as boxes
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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference
Ozamiz City Juby H. Vallejo MU-CAS-LMO- No.
Office of the Vice PresidentFaculty GEEL3 04
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Juby H. Vallejo June 8, 2020 3.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 GEEL 3
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None None
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: Indigenous Creative Crafts
and mirror frames covered in shells; sailor's valentines; and larger constructions
including mosaics and shell grottos.
Seashell craft is sometimes simply folk art that is carried out by amateurs.
However, in some parts of the world, including the Philippines, it is a business.
Here is a list of seashell craft ideas:
Flower Pot: Use those seashells to really dress up your spring and summer
flowers by attaching them to your flower pots. These particular pots are
weathered first, so they have that great beach cottage look, and then adorned
with your seashells.
Clamshell Centerpiece: Turn those seashells into gorgeous centerpiece that
is perfect for gracing the table during the summer months. You just fill a
larger clam shell with potting soil and add the plant. Then use the smaller
shells for decoration.
Shell Bouquets: You can turn seashells into a bridal bouquet. You can
combine it with flowers, and it is perfect for weddings at the beach.
Seashell Shadow Boxes: Shadow boxes are not only gorgeous, they’re very
easy to create. Just fill your shadow boxes with shells and add in sand or
whatever else you want. Mix up the sizes of your shells to really make them
unique.
(Here is a step-by-step sample on how to make a keychain out of seashells:
https://www.marthastewart.com/1519490/seashell-keychains )
Sample seashell crafts and how they are made can be seen on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gis9v4xGeSg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=KjsRRWo40OA
V. Learning Materials : Websites
Coconut Shell Crafts
https://asiainch.org/article/coconut-shell-
craft/
Coconut Shells Handicraft Ideas
https://www.appropedia.org/
Uses_for_coconut_shells
Seashell Crafts
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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference
Ozamiz City Juby H. Vallejo MU-CAS-LMO- No.
Office of the Vice PresidentFaculty GEEL3 04
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Juby H. Vallejo June 8, 2020 3.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 GEEL 3
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None None
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: Indigenous Creative Crafts
https://www.slideshare.net/stephanieVisto/
seashell-78631825
Seashells Handicraft Ideas
https://www.diyncrafts.com/18615/
repurpose/20-seashell-projects
VI. Supplementary
Learning Resources : Videos
How to make handmade jewelry from
coconut shells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ueN2OsidIJk
How to make flower vase from seashells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=fGivQYAYAzM
VII. Learning Activities : Home-based
1. Review the lessons on different indigenous
materials as well as the procedures in creating
crafts.
2. Watch the tutorial videos on how to create
simple crafts using coconut shells and sea shells.
3. Make a handicraft either from coconut shells or
seashells. Attach photos or make a video for
documentation purposes.
VIII. Equipment : Laptop
LCD Projector
IX. Student Feedback : Your feedback is important. Please don’t leave this blank.
This portion will allow us to evaluate how this module is
going. Your feedback will help improve this module for
future revision. (Please refer to the box in the next page).
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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference
Ozamiz City Juby H. Vallejo MU-CAS-LMO- No.
Office of the Vice President Faculty GEEL3 04
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Juby H. Vallejo June 8, 2020 3.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 GEEL 3
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None None
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: Indigenous Creative Crafts
1. Which part of this module you found interesting? Why?
2. Which part of this module you considered challenging? Why?
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