CHAPTER 5 INDIGENOUS CRAFTS OUT OF RATTAN

_________ are climbing palms either in clusters/clumps or solitary,

leafsheath spiny, with long clawed whips originating from the sheath,
flagellum and extending from the leaf apex, cirrus, which functions to anchor
onto trees.

The fruits are covered with overlapping scales resembling that of a

snake skin. Commonlly, called as “______” and “”_________ but the ethnic
tribes have several vernacular names assigned to them.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATTAN

Rattans are classified under family _________, _________, _________

There are 4 genera thriving in the Philippines, namely _________, _________,

_________and _________

Rattan morphology Vegetative:

_________ is a swelling on the leafsheath at the base of the petiole.

_________ is an extension of the leafsheath beyond the petiole insertion.

_________ is one part of a compound (having 2 or more leaflets) leaf.

Reproductive: _________ are modified leaf associated with the

inflorescence.

_________ the ripened ovary with adnate (joined) parts.

_________ the reproductive unit formed from a fertilized ovule.

Distribution Most species are found distributed in the dipterocarp, forest

but other species may be found in lowland areas even in _________and
_________
Some species occurring in Borneo are also found in the Philippines like

Calamus caesius

, C. scipionum,

C. erinaceus,

Malawaliensis,

C. subinermis,

Daemonorops margaritae

the rattans as a group is very difficult to make a generalization

because their range is so great, and their form so diverse. But some general
annotations and observations can be made.

_________ generally speaking as one goes away from the everwet

regions to more seasonal areas, rattans became fewer in number of species
and species growing in these are generally different from those of the
everwet areas.

_________ is a very versatile kind of natural material.

The _________ grows naturally in the jungles of Southeast Asia.

Rattan is one of the fastest growing natural materials as it regenerates
itself every _________

. Rattan is also strong and bendable,

TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN HANDICRAFTS MADE OF RATTAN

The tools used to make bamboo crafts are:

_________): It is used to peel the skin of the rattan.

_________: It is used to cut the rattan stem into pieces according to
required size.

_________: It is used to hammer the nails into furniture.

_________: It is used to nail the joints of the furniture.

_________: It is used to apply varnish or paint on the furniture.

_________ After completion, furniture is polished with natural varnish to

obtain glossy finish.

_________: The finished products are painted with black and brown
colors/paints.

_________: It is used for heating the rattan to bend it into required shape.

_________: A wooden tool used to bend the rattan stem.

_________ Its helps in inserting the cane strips in narrow areas.

Rattan furniture is shaped by bending, weaving, or wrapping rattan

over a frame.

Most rattan furniture products will have ten basic steps as follows:

Step 1 Rattan Material Is Cut. The first step in any rattan furniture
production is rattan material must be cut. It needs to be sorted and then
cut into its desired size.

Step 2 Straightening Rattan Material. Rattan is a natural material that

sometimes bends, curves, or twists naturally. So the factory then must
straighten the rattan for the rattan to be used in the desired product

Step 3 Bending Of Rattan. The next step is the rattan must be bent. The
rattan is bent while using fire or steaming of the rattan. The fire will be used
slightly on the rattan as the rattan is bent using a mold or a machine.
Step 4 Smoothing the Rattan Material Surface. The next step is that
the rattan surface needs to be smoothed out. At this point, any burn
marks or other imperfections will be taken off the rattan.

Step 5 Assembly Of Rattan. The rattan furniture parts and then all
assembled to make the furniture. For furniture, they will use screws,
staples, and even wrapping of the rattan on the frame to ensure it is very
stable.

Step 6 Weaving Of Rattan. A lot of the rattan will be woven, so the

rattan’s material must be prepared for the weaving phase. This means the
rattan needs to be wrapped around the rattan and secured using nails and
wood screws

Step 7 Finishing And Securing Rattan Materials. Once all the rattan has
been woven, the rattan materials must be secured so they will not
come off or unweave. This is an essential step as the rattan materials
must be secured.

Step 8 Burn Off Small Fibers And Check Rattan. Now that the entire
piece of furniture has been woven and all the rattan is secured in place, the
next step is that the furniture must be checked. Furniture will be slightly
burned to get all the fibers off of it. Also, be checked for any type
splinters or other types of defects.

Step 9 Finish Or Top Coat Is Applied. Most rattan requires that a type of
finish or topcoat is applied to the rattan. If you want a rattan with a color
finish, then the finished will be sprayed at this step. Other techniques will be
applied at this step if you need to have some hand rubbing on the finish.
Step 10 Final Inspection Of Rattan Furniture And Packing. Before the
rattan furniture can be shipped out, it must go through the final inspection
and packing phase. One of the essential parts of the entire process is
checking each piece carefully to ensure it is a quality piece of rattan
furniture.

CHAPTER 6 INDIGENOUS CRAFTS OUT OF COCONUT SHELL

_________ is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe.

However, when using loose definitions, the coconut can be all three: a fruit, a
nut, and a seed.

A _________ is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed

(like a peach or olive) and comes from the word drupa meaning overripe
olive.

Coconut, and all drupes, have three layers: the exocarp (outer layer), the
mesocarp (fleshy middle layer), and the endocarp (hard, woody layer that
surrounds the seed).

The outermost layer, which is typically smooth with a greenish color, is

called the _________.

The next layer is the fibrous husk, or _________, which ultimately surrounds
the hard woody layer called the endocarp.

The _________ surrounds the seed.

A _________ is the reproductive unit of a flowering plant.

A seed has a Baby plant inside

Coconut have 3 pores also called as _________

The _________ is what makes up most of the seed and, in the coconut’s
case, is the yummy white stuff we eat.

A _________ can be defined as a one- seeded fruit. With that loose

definition, a coconut can also be a nut.

______________, a renowned palm specialist from the early 20th century,

suggests that the coconut is of Old World origin and more than likely came
from the Indian Archipelago or Polynesia.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN MAKING HANDICRAFTS MADE OF

COCONUT SHELL

• _________ It is a basic raw material used in making coconut shell

craft.

• _________ It is used to cut coconut shells.

• _________: It is used to smoothen the outer surface of coconut shells.

• _________: It is used to smoothen the outer surface.

_________ It is used to carve the coconut shell into the required shape.

• _________: It is a tool with a heavy metal head mounted to beat

repeatedly.

_________ It is used to stick the articles.

• _________ It is used to give the coconut shell a wood finishing.

• _________: It is used to give a glossy effect to the product.

10 Coconut Shell Handicraft Ideas That Are Easy To Make

1. Crafts from Coconut Shell Ashtray -an ashtray is certainly very

important. Where, the rest of the cigarettes can be thrown
directly into place
 2. Cups from Coconut Shell Almost all people certainly need a cup to
enjoy drinking tea, coffee and water.

3.Brooches from Coconut Shell Women need some additional accessories

to look more beautiful. One of them is a brooch which apparently can be
made using coconut shells, making it one of the handicrafts from coconut
shells.

4. Necklace of Coconut Shell This necklace is much safer and

stronger in all weather conditions. It is suitable for use on those who
want to look stylish and keep it simple.

5. Pen Place from Coconut Shell In some office or home places, pens
are quite important. However, there are still many who are confused
about how to place pens correctly and appropriately.

6 .Beautiful Bowl from Coconut Shell The need for household equipment
is indeed so much. One of them is a bowl. Apparently, coconut shell can be
made as a beautiful bowl, in addition to natural it also has a traditional feel.

7. Coconut Shell Craft Tissue Box Generally, tissue boxes only

have ordinary models. But we can be creative and provide
innovation for a tissue box by making using coconut shells. By
making tissue boxes from coconut shell base material, it will look
unique and different from other tissue boxes. Tools and materials:
Rope, Knife, Sandpaper, Varnish, Glue,

8.Key Chain from Coconut Shell Other handicrafts that can be made from
coconut shells are key chains. Of course, how to make it yourself is not too
complicated. Interestingly, the selling value of this item is quite high. In fact,
you can create and innovate, key chain handicrafts can utilize small pieces of
coconut shells.