Other Materials Flashcards
What is a climbing palm that thrives in Asiatic regions and is pre-processed to produce round cores for making reed or wicker furniture?
Rattan
How many Philippine rattan species are used for furniture?
10 out of 61 species
Which rattan species has a 25mm or above diameter and a 250mm intermode?
Palasan
Which rattan species has a diameter of 15-25mm?
Tumalim
Which rattan species is bright yellow and has a diameter of 15mm or below?
Sika
Which rattan species is light cream in color and has a diameter of 15mm or below?
Panlis
What is the steam-bending technique for rattan?
A method where the stem is cut into the required size, placed in a steam compartment for 10 minutes, then bent using metal jigs on wood and held overnight.
What bending technique involves heating the part to be bent directly or using a heated piece of metal to transfer heat to the rattan?
Blow-Torch
What other methods are used to bend rattan?
Metal Plate Heating, Soaking in hot water
What is a woody grass known as Bambusese with 9 out of 31 Philippine species used?
Bamboo
What are bamboo stems called?
Culm
What are the partitions or joints on bamboo stems called?
Nodes
What is the space between the nodes of bamboo called?
Internodes
What are the different species of bamboo used for furniture?
Kawayang Tinik, Kawayang Killing, Bayog, Anos, Botong, Giant Bamboo, Buho, Yellow Bamboo, Bolo
What is the largest palm in the Philippines, growing up to 20m?
Buri
What part of the buri palm is used for furniture?
Buri midribs
What is an example of a furniture piece made from buri midribs?
Peacock Chair
What is wicker?
A construction technique, not a material, that may be made of rattan, reed, bamboo, or plastic.
What are shells in furniture design?
Tough outer coverings from various animals, fruits, seeds, and nuts, often valued for their natural color requiring only varnish or lacquer.
What type of shells are used for mother-of-pearl inlay?
Abalone, Oyster, Capiz Shells
What is the greatest value of marine and land mollusks in furniture making?
They are used for inlays and decorative elements.
How can leather be glazed?
By rubbing glass to produce a shiny finish.
What type of skins are obtained from large animals such as cows, carabaos, and horses?
Hides
What type of skins are obtained from smaller animals such as sheep, goats, and alligators?
Skins
What type of skins are obtained from pelts of reptiles such as snakes and lizards?
Kips
What material from coconut is used for furniture framing?
Coco lumber
What is cocoshell used for in furniture design?
It can be crushed and combined with shell laminates to approximate the quality and appearance of tortoise shell or ivory.
What is the safe thickness of glass used for furniture?
1/2 inch
