Lesson 34-Supplies & Accessories Used in Handicrafts

1. Fastening Materials
a)Nails-to fasten 2 or more pieces of lumber,bamboo,or rattan.
Example:
1. Common Nails-for rough construction work.
2. Finishing Nails-for cabinets,tables & other furnitures.
3. Box Nails-for box construction.
4. Brad Nails-for small furnitures.
b)Screws-have slots where flat or phillips head screw drivers are fitted.
c)Hinges-to attach windows & doors while the small ones for small handicrafts.
2. Finishing Materials-to add beauty to any project.
Example:
1. Paints
2 kinds:
a.)Water based-for concrete & other materials.
b.)Enamel Paint-for wood,metal & other materials.
c.)Stains-transparent finishing materials to improve the appearance of wood surface.
d.)Varnish-excellent material to improve appearance of wood surface.
e.)Sandpaper-to smooth wood surface,rattan,metal,coconut shell,etc.
3. Adhesives
Example:
1. Glue-powder or liquid form.
2. Rugby-made of synthetic resins for leather craft like shoes & slippers.
3. Rubber Cement-for leather & upholstery.
4. Epoxy-excellent for gluing light materials for plastic.