SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Technical - Vocational
Livelihood
Home Economics
Handicraft (Macramé And
Basketry)
Quarter 1 - Module 3:
Use Basic Tools in Macramé and
Basketry
Technical – Vocational Livelihood
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 - Module 3: Use Basic Tools in Macramé and Basketry
First Edition, 2020

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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Technical - Vocational
Livelihood
Home Economics
Handicraft (Macramé And
Basketry)
Quarter 1 - Module 3:
Use Basic Tools in Macramé and
Basketry

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Quarter Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on “Use Basic Tools in Macramé and
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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Good day dear learner!

This module is solely prepared for you to access and to acquire lessons befitted in your
grade level. The exercises, drills and assessments are carefully made to suit your level of
understanding. Indeed, this learning resource is for you to fully comprehend the “Use of Basic
Tools in Macramé and Basketry” independently, you are going to go through this module
following its proper sequence. Although you are going to do it alone, this is a guided lesson and
instructions/directions on how to do every activity is plotted for your convenience.

Using this learning resource, you are ought to “Use Basic Tools in Macramé and
Basketry” as inculcated in the K-12 Most Essential Learning Competencies.

This module is composed of set of instructions for you to be guided in the activities that
you will perform later. Read and follow instructions properly, do not skip any parts and perform
each activity honestly. This module is intended for you finish within a week.

At the end of this module, you are expected to achieve the following objectives for this
session:

• Identify materials, tools and equipment for Macramé and Basketry.

• Give functions and uses of materials, tools and equipment in Macramé and Basketry.
• Practice self-awareness regarding the importance of indigenous materials used in making
Macramé and Basketry in your community.

WHAT I KNOW

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer. Write your answer in
the separate sheet of paper.

1. What macramé tool that is commonly used to anchor work to a board while doing macramé?
a. T-Pins b. Macramé Board c. Duct Tape d. Rings or hoops

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2. What tool in macramé that is used for cutting purposes?
a. T-Pins b. Scissors c. Macramé Board d. Macramé Cord
3. What is the most important material in macramé making?
a. Beads b. Gems c. Macramé Cord d. Twines
4. Which of the following twines that is made of polypropylene and great for general and
industrial uses?
a. Abaca Twine b. Plastic Twine c. Hemp Twine d. Jute Twine
5. Which of the following is made from plants?
a. Abaca Twine b. Linen Twine c. Hemp Twine d. All the Above
6. What basketry tool that provide a diagonal cut and commonly used on wires?
a. Packing tool c. Angle/side cutters
b. Basket Scissors d. Spoke Weight
7. What basketry tool that is described as a heavy metal weight and used as a ruler?
a. Packing tool c. Angle/side cutters
b. Basket Scissors d. Spoke Weight
8. Which of the following are used to shape wood and removing shavings?
a. Knife b. Shaver c. Scorp d. All the Above
9. Which of the following is used if alligator clips are not available?
a. Spoke Weight b. clothes pin c. T-Pins d. None of the Above
10. What Basketry material that is a reed grass that grows wild in swampy areas like rice fields?
a. Pandan b. Rattan c. Tikog d. Nito
11. What part of the buri is used in making basketry products?
a. Leaves b. Vines c. Stems d. Roots
12. What part is also called Manila Hemp?
a. Bamboo b. Buri c. Rattan d. Abaca
13. What part of the Nito plant is used in basketry?
a. Leaves b. Vines c. Stems d. Roots
14. Why do we need to put gloves or band aides in our hands?
a. So that we can avoid cuts and wounds while working.
b. So that we can work faster.
c. So that we can make nice baskets.
d. So that we can go home early after making.
15. What part of bamboo is used in weaving?
a. Leaves b. Vines c. Stems d. Roots

WHAT’S IN

In our last module, you have learned about the different Macramé and Basketry Products.
Macramé and Basketry products does not focus in just one style. It depends on the makers’
creativity and innovation to apply the techniques and methods in another product. Below is a short
recap with regards to what you have learned and recalled in the last module.

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DIRECTIONS: Identify whether the picture is Macramé or Basketry Product. Name the product
after identifying. Check your answer using the answer key.

Macramé Macramé
Name of Name of
or or
Image of the Product the Image of the Product the
Basketry Basketry
Product Product
Product Product

1. 5.

2. 6.

3.
7.

4. 8.
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WHAT’S NEW

Well done! You have remembered and learned the different Basketry and Macramé
products. As we all know, products are made of raw materials and in making them we need to
use certain tools, before we proceed to the tools and materials used in Macramé and Basketry,
read and answer first the activity below.

I. THINK AND REFLECT

DIRECTIONS: Given with the pictures below, try to think of at least 5 things that helps
produce the following products in the pictures. Fill in the table and reflect the importance
of the specific things you have written. Answer the questions after filling in the table. Write
your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

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 A. Macramé Product B. Basketry Product

Things that can Importance of the Things that can Importance of the
help produce the thing in producing help produce the thing in producing
product above Macramé Product product above Basketry Product
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5

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Questions:
1. What products are being shown in the pictures? What is the name of the product?
2. Are there any tools present in your answers? What are they?
3. How can you say if they are tools?
4. Are there any materials in your answers? What are they?
5. How can you say that they are materials?
6. Why did you include tools and materials?

WHAT IS IT

In the activity before, you have answered different tools and materials based on what you
have seen in the picture. Macramé and Basketry Products cannot be made without these things.
When we say tools, it refers to the hand-held devices used for a specific function. Materials refers
to the supplies and consumables used in making the product. Now, what are the Macramé and
basketry tools and materials?

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 MACRAMÉ TOOLS

RINGS OR HOOPS OR WOOD TO HOLD CORDS

This can be a ring or hoop or wood that is used to hold the cords to
have a better and strong foundation. Rings can be made from metal, plastic,
or wood. Other macramé users use driftwoods or tree barks as holders.

MACRAMÉ BOARD OR PROJECT BOARD

The Macramé board is the working surface that you use to hold your
work securely. You can purchase a Macramé board from a craft store. If
Macramé Board is unavailable, use a thick cardboard, or a peg board or you
can use plywood.

T-PINS
T-pins are a great solution for affixing items to wood, cork, fabric, and
other seeming impenetrable surfaces. T-pins are commonly used to anchor
work to a board while doing macramé. T-pins be used to hold papers on a
fabric panel.

SCISSORS
Scissors are used to cut the cords. There are different kinds of scissor.
In choosing one, make sure it is sharp and is for cutting threads and fabric.

DUCT TAPE/ MASKING TAPE

Duct tapes are used to tape and hold the cords, rings, or hoops or
woods in a surface or in a Macramé Board. It provides a stable working
condition while doing the knots in Macramé.

EMBROIDERY NEEDLE
Embroidery Needles are used in Macramé to finish off Macramé
patterns with fine detailing. Embroidery needles comes in different sizes, you
need to choose the appropriate needle for your work.

CROCHET HOOK
Just like embroidery needle, crochet hooks are also used in making
Macramé, it is also used to finish off designs. It can also use when connecting
two artworks together. It comes from different sizes; the size hooks must
correspond to the size of the cord.

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MEASURING TAPE
Measuring tapes are used when measuring the length of your
product. It is also needed to estimate how long will you need to use in making
Macramé design you want.

MACRAMÉ SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

BEADS
Beads are used to decorate or accentuate your macramé product
especially in making fashion accessories. It gives the design a fashionable
look and style.

GEMS and STONES

These are used as centerpieces of the design. Just like beads, it
gives a fashionable look and style to a Macramé product.

MACRAME CORDS
Macramé Cords are cords used in making Macramé Products. It is
one of the most important material in Macramé making. It is of different colors
and types. It varies from the material used in making cords. Mostly, they are
made from plants that undergone process and twined and rolled, others are
made of braided synthetic products.

TYPES OF MACRAME CORDS

A. TWINES

Twine is a strong thread, light string or cord composed of

two or more thinner strands twisted, and then twisted together
(plied). The strands are plied in the opposite direction to that of
their twist, which adds torsional strength to the cord and keeps
it from unraveling. Natural fibers used for making twine
include wool, cotton, sisal, jute, hemp, henequen, and coir. A
variety of synthetic fibers are also used. There are different
types of plants that are made into twine.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/880/types-of-twine.html
a. Abaca
Abaca Twine is a twine made from abaca fibers from
Abaca Plant. The plant is processed, and its fibers are twisted
and made just like making ropes.
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 b. Plastic Twine or Industrial Twine/ Synthetic Ropes
Often made of polypropylene, this twine has minimal
stretch. This twine is highly durable and its waterproof
design resists rotting and mildew. This twine is great for
general and industrial uses. Other name includes nylon or
rayon.

c. Cotton Twine
Cotton twines are just like yarn but mostly, cotton twines are
smoother and less woolly. Cotton is one of the more affordable,
versatile materials for twine. Cotton is a renewable resource, so
it is one of the more environmentally friendly twines. This the
most used macramé cord.

d. Linen Twine
Linen, a material made from flax plants, dries faster than most
natural materials, giving it antibacterial properties. Linen is
durable, and low-stretch, and out of all the natural twine
materials, linen is one of the strongest and holds knots the best.
Linen twine is perfect for hanging and tying. Due to its strength
and antibacterial properties, this twine is also is the ideal natural
twine for use in shipping facilities, storage areas, and
warehouses.

e. Hemp Twine
Made of 100% hemp, this twine is environmentally friendly,
biodegradable, and compostable. Perfect for securing or tying,
this low-stretch and durable twine. It made from the plant called
hemp.

f. Jute Twine
An affordable twine made of 100% jute, this twine is also
environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and compostable. Jute
twine is perfect for adding a rustic, natural decoration. Use jute
twine in your garden to gently hold up plants or to hold picked
vegetables in bundles.

g. Yarn
Polyester / cotton blends can vary greatly and depending on
their thickness they can have different properties. Thicker twines
made of this blend are durable with some stretch, while thinner,
colored versions of this blend tend to have a greater stretch and
are more suited for decoration or crafting purposes.
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 B. LEATHER CORD
Leather cord can be used for bracelet and necklace designs
when you require a thick, strong stringing material. It is available in
a variety of finishes and colors to suit your designs.
https://www.beadsjar.co.uk/A-guide-to-leather-cord.html

Types of Leather Cord

a. Flat Leather Cord

Use flat leather cord for unisex pieces of jewelry. It is versatile
to use and perfect for a natural look or boho inspired bracelets. It
can be used for simple stringing material and combined with a
variety of cord ends for a secure finish.

b. Ultra-Microfiber Suede Cord

This is found in a rainbow of colors so you can express your
creative side! It is made from polyester with the look and feel of
suede which makes it a great alternative to leather. It is resistant to
discoloration and fraying keeping your jewelry in top condition. You
can wash this cord easily unlike natural leather. It is a soft material
which is both flexible and strong for use in a variety of jewelry and
beading projects.

c. Round Leather
Use this versatile round leather cord in your necklace or
bracelet designs. It is available in a variety of finishes including
shiny, matt and a roughened finish for a more rustic look. It is a
thicker stringing material for use with heavier components and is
great for unisex pieces of jewelry. Combine this with metal cord
ends to finish your design.

d. Braided Leather Cord

You will find braided leather cord is often made up as
bracelets ready to string with your choice of beads. It is
available in a variety of finishes and is best used in bracelet
designs. It is ideal for charm bracelets. Often purchased as a
finished bracelet. Variety of colors and different finishes
available.

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 e. Regaliz Leather
This is a very thick leather which is used to create fashionable
bracelet designs., also known as licorice leather. It is available in
a variety of colors and some which feature crystals set within the
leather. There are specialist leather cutters designed to trim
regaliz leather as it is much thicker than a standard leather cord
and may damage scissors.

BASKETRY TOOLS

SHARP BASKET SCISSORS

These are scissors with large comfortable handles and sharp
blades that allows user to cut basket materials without fatigue. It is great
for cutting flat and flat oval reed, good for pine needles, bark, and other
materials too.

SHARP ANGLE OR SIDE CUTTERS

These cutters work by indenting and wedging the wire apart and offer
a cleaner finish than scissors or knives. They provide a diagonal cut and are
commonly used on wires. This tool should not be used on harder items, such
as nails or screws, as these materials can cause damage and might even
render the tool unusable.

SPOKE WEIGHT
The spoke weight is a heavy metal weight that also is a ruler. It is
perfect for holding reed in place and measuring to get the exact length of
reed or space between reeds. This is a must have tool for basket weavers.
If you do not have spoke weight you can use heavy object to hold your
materials in place.

NEEDLE NOSE
Needle-nose pliers (also known as pointy-nose pliers, long-nose
pliers, pinch-nose pliers or snipe-nose pliers) are both cutting and holding
pliers used by artisans, jewelry designers, electricians, network engineers
and other tradesmen to bend, re-position and snip wire

AWLS
An awl is as a long, pointed spike generally used for piercing or
marking materials such as wood or leather. Bone awls are pointed tips
made on any bone splinter.

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KNIFE, SHAVER AND SCORP
It is a traditional woodworking hand tool used to shape
wood by removing shavings. It consists of a blade with a handle
at each end. The blade is much longer (along the cutting edge)
than it is deep (from cutting edge to back edge) and is pulled or
"drawn" toward the user. It is commonly used to remove large
slices of wood for flat faceted work, to debark trees, or to create
roughly rounded or cylindrical billets for further work on a lathe,
or it can shave like a spokeshave plane, where finer finishing is
less of concern than a rapid result..

PACKING TOOL (FLAT TIP, BENT TIP, AND STRAIGHT)

It is one of the most important tools in basketry. It is used for
packing basket rows and opening spaces. There are different types of
packing tools.
• Small Tools are used on miniature baskets and to do small
detailed work on larger baskets. They can be held like a
pencil for close accurate work. Five tips are available:
original, narrow, waxed linen, waxed linen - narrow and pick.
• The Regular Tools are for medium size baskets.
• The Heavy-Duty Packing Tool is an excellent fingernail saver
when packing down reed. It has many other uses since its
short length allows it to get into small places.
• The Extra Long Tools are used whenever a longer reach is
required. All tools are simple and easy to use without any
instruction.

CLOTHES PIN AND/OR ALLIGATOR CLIPS

A crocodile clip (also alligator clip) is a sprung metal clip with long,
serrated jaws which is used for creating a temporary electrical connection.
It is used in basketry as a clip to hold the edges or the materials. This
simple mechanical device gets its name from the resemblance of its jaws
to those of an alligator or crocodile

GLOVES/ BANDAIDS
Gloves is used to protect the hands of the weaver during weaving. The
materials might have sharp edges and can cause cuts or wounds to hand. The
gloves help protect the hands. Gloves used in basketry are thick like working
gloves. Some put band-aids at the tip of their fingers as a prevention too.

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MEASURING TAPE
It is used to measure the length, width, and height of the material
to be used in making baskets. It also helps in making sure that the spaces
in the baskets are equal and symmetrical.

BASKETRY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

PANDAN (Pandanus Thorns)

Artisans collect the leaves from plants in the wild, cutting only
mature leaves so that the plant will naturally regenerate, the leaves are
sliced into fine strips and sorted for further processing. Weavers
produce basic pandan mats of standard size or roll the leaves into
pandan ropes for other designs. This is followed by a coloring process,
in which pandan mats are placed in drums with water-based colors.
After drying, the colored mats are shaped into final products, such as
placemats or jewelry boxes. Final color touch-ups may be applied.
https://thelittlebaguiooflaguna.wordpress.com/the-pandan-plant/

TIKOG
Tikog is a reed grass that grows wild in swampy areas, usually
in or next to rice fields. It is a slender grass-like plant with stems grown
together at the base. The leaves are smooth and shiny. Tikog stems
are gathered, bleached, and left under the sun for several days to
enhance its color and texture. Once dried they are dyed and weaved
into intricate designs of hats, pillowcases, and other home accessories,
the most common is banig.

BURI
Buri is the largest and most common palm found in the
Philippines. Its scientific name is Corypha elata Roxb. The two known
varieties of buri are the red or linbahon/limbahan and the white or the
lupisan. These two are differentiated by the color of their petioles. The
leaf is the most important part of the buri palm.

Parts of the Leaves and Uses

• The petiole yields the so-called buntal fiber of which the Lucban hats are made. The
coarser fibers of young buds are twisted into ropes.
• The mature leaves are used for covering tobacco bales, while the ribs are used for
making brooms.

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 • The raffia fiber, obtained from the unopened leaf or shoot, is
used in making cloth, hats, mats, and bags. This fiber is
stripped from the outer part of the petiole. The stripping must
be done on round, unopened leaves immediately after the
leaves are cut from the palm.
• The midribs of young leaves are popularly used as raw
materials for lawn furniture. Aside from this, midribs are woven
into high-quality hats and cigarette cases. The thickness of the midribs determines the
quality of the material.

NITO VINES
Nito vine (Lygodium circinatum) is a plant belonging to the fern
family that grows abundantly in the hinterlands of Mindanao in Southern
Philippines. It is a vine growing as a secondary forest cover clinging to
trees and rocks. This climbing fern is very common in the Philippines at
low and medium altitudes.

Process
The Nito vine must be gathered first then exposed to sunlight to dry. It does not need
treatment like soaking, scraping, or hacking processes to enhance its natural beauty and color.
The strip is taken from the innermost core of the stem, which is about the diameter of a pencil.
The outermost layer of the stem must be removed to get the strips. The raw strips are cleaned
manually with a sharp improvised knife, taking at least two hours to clean a small bundle. Nito
processing has traditionally been a source of community livelihood in the rural areas.

BAMBOO
Bamboo is best known for its hard stems (culms) that are used in
place of wood for a variety of applications, including furniture,
scaffolding, flutes, fence posts, flooring, and even bicycle frames. It is a
type of grass and is the fastest growing plant in the world. Some varieties
grow at a peak rate of 5 cm (2 inches) per hour; more typical rates are
10 cm per day.

Process
Bamboo stems or poles are used in making baskets. The poles are cut and shaved into
slats. Some split open the bamboo poles, scrape the surface to remove the filament, or cut the
bamboo pieces into thinner strips; some heat bamboo slats to soften and bend them into the
frame; some weave the thin strips into the bottom and body of the basket; and some fasten
the bamboo frame and body with iron wires to complete the basket.

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RATTAN
Rattan is a type of climbing or trailing vine-like palm native to the
tropical jungles. Palasan rattan can be identified by its tough, solid stems
that vary from one to two inches in diameter and its vines, which grows
until 200 to 500 feet.

Process
When rattan is harvested, it is cut into 13-foot lengths, and the dry sheathing is
removed. Its stems are dried in the sun and then stored for seasoning. Then, these long
rattan poles are straightened, graded by diameter and quality (judged by its nodes; the fewer
internodes, the better), and shipped to furniture manufacturers. Rattan's outer bark is used
for caning, while its inner reed-like section is used to weave wicker furniture. Wicker is the
weaving process, not an actual plant or material. Introduced to the West during the early 19th
century, rattan has become the standard material for caning. Its strength and ease of
manipulation (manipulability) have made it one of the most popular of the many natural
materials used in wickerwork.

ABACA
Abaca is a bust fiber. The abaca fiber is extracted from the stalk
of the plant. Abaca is also known as Manila hemp. It is a Musaceae family
plant native to Asia and planted in humid areas including in the
Philippines and East of Indonesia. Abaca fibers are extensively used to
produce ropes, woven fabrics, tea bags, etc. It is also called
biodegradable and sustainable fiber. Abaca is considered the strongest
of natural fibers, being three times stronger than sisal fiber, and is far
more resistant to saltwater decomposition than most of the vegetable
fibers. https://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2013/04/abaca-fiber-manila-
hemp-usesapplication.html

Process
Fibers are removed from the abaca’s stalk to make ropes, clothing, paper-based
materials, filter cloths, tea and coffee bags, disposable fabrics, reinforcement fibers for
plaster, lighter weight woven fabrics mostly of an artisanal type, and other handicrafts.
Handbags, hammocks, placemats, rugs, carpets, purses and wallets, fishnets, door mats,
table clock are some of its fibrecrafts.

If tools and materials are incomplete, it does not mean you cannot proceed making the
products, all you need to do is to be resourceful and find alternative tools and materials that can
aid you in making the product.

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 WHAT’S MORE

After reading the information above answer and perform the following activities below.

I. NAME THE PICTURE

Directions: Name the picture shown in each item below. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper.

1. 6.

2. 7.

8.
3.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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II. WHO IS ME?

Directions: Give a brief description of the following tools and materials used in Macramé
and Basketry by completing the table below. Use your own words in making descriptions.
Copying from the above given descriptions is not accepted and not be counted. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Name of Tools/Materials Description

1. Alligator Clips
2. Bamboo
3. Buri
4. Embroidery Needle
5. Knife, Shaver, or Scorp
6. Leather Cord
7. Macramé Board
8. Macramé Cords
9. Measuring Tape
10. Spoke Weight

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

THINK and SHARE

Directions: Think of the things you have learned in this module, share it by answering the
questions below. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
1. What are the tools used in Macramé?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

2. What are the materials used in Macramé?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

3. What are the tools used in Basketry?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

4. What are the materials used in Basketry?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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5. What do you think is the most important tool and material in making Macramé and
Basketry Products? Explain your answer.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

6. Why do we need to know about the tools and materials in making Macramé and
Basketry Products?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

7. How does tools and materials in Macramé and Basketry affect the quality and
workmanship of the product?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

WHAT I CAN DO

A. OBSERVE AND EXPLORE

DIRECTIONS: Observe and Explore your surroundings. Look for at least 5 tools and
processed materials/supplies in macramé and basketry in your place. Make a video
presentation of you introducing the tools and materials you have in your place, how it is
used and what could be the possible product in macramé and basketry you can make.
Submit the video in the link given by the teacher. Complete the table for guide.

Macramé Tools and

Description How it is used? Possible Product
Materials

Basketry Tools and

Description How it is used? Possible Product
Materials

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Rubrics for Video Presentation:

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
The student The student The student The student The student
is very is skillful in
is moderately is not skillful has no
skillful in identifying skillful in in identifying attempt in
Identification
identifying and giving
identifying and giving identifying
and Usage
and giving the usage ofand giving the usage of and giving
the usage of each tools. the usage of each tools. the usage of
each tools. each tools. each tools.
The student The student The student The student The student
can can can has the did not
articulately communicat moderately difficulty in attempt to
Communicati communicat e and relay communicat communicati communicat
on Skills e and relay his message e and relay ng and e or relay his
his properly. his message relaying his message
message properly. message properly.
properly. properly.
The The The The The student
student’s student’s student’s student’s has no video
video video video video presentation.
presentation presentation presentation presentation
Organization
is very is organized is moderately is not
organized and can be organized organized
and can be understood. and can be and can be
understood. understood. understood.

ASSESSMENT

I. IDENTIFICATION

DIRECTIONS: read each item carefully. Identify the tools/materials being described in
each item. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

__________1. It is used for bracelet and necklace designs when require thick, strong stringing

materials.

__________2. It is used for cutting reeds.

__________3. It is a tool used to hold basket edges.

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__________4. It is commonly used to anchor work to a board while doing Macramé.

__________5. It is a strong thread, light string or composed of two or more thinner strands plied

together.

__________6. It is used in Macramé just like embroidery needle to finish off designs.

__________7. It is the working surface that used to hold your work securely.

__________8. These are cutters work by indenting and wedging the wire apart.

__________9. These are used to protect the hands while working.

__________10. It is used for measuring the materials in making products.

__________11. It is a reed that grows mostly in rice fields.

__________12. What part of the Buri plant that is used for making Lucban Hats?

__________13. It is known as Manila Hemp.

__________14. The part of Bamboo grass used in making baskets.

__________15. Mats are the common product of this material.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: Cut out pictures of tools and materials available in your place. You can paste
samples of materials too. Write down how the materials are processed and be ready in making
the Macramé and Basketry Product.

MACRAME BASKETRY

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 Process Process

Reflection

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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Note: For Answer May Vary, the teacher will be the one to check the student’s answers.
What’s New
• Answer May Vary
• Answer May Vary
What's In
• Macramé chair
What I Can Do
• Macramé wall hangings
Answers May Vary • Macramé bracelets
• Basketry trunks/ bags
• Basketry baskets
What I Have Learned • Basketry baskets
Additional Activities
• Macramé bags
Answers May Vary
Answers May Vary • Macramé curtains
Assessment What’s More What I Know
1. Leather Cords I. Name the Picture 1. a
2. Scissors 1. Rattan 2. b
3. Alligator Clips 2. Awl 3. c
4. T-pins 3. Cotton Twine 4. b
5. Twines 4. Rings 5. d
6. Crochet Hooks 5. Leather Cord 6. c
7. Macramé Board 6. Nito Vines 7. d
8. Side/ angle cutter 7. Packing Tool 8. d
9. Gloves 8. Long Nose 9. b
10. Measuring Tape 9. Scissors 10. c
11. Tikog 10. T-pins 11. a
12. Buntal Fiber 12. d
13. Abaca II. Who is Me? 13. b
14. Bamboo Stems 14. a
15. Pandan Answers May Vary 15. c
ANSWER KEYS
REFERENCES
Online Resources

A guide to leather cord. https://www.beadsjar.co.uk/A-guide-to-leather-cord.html

Bulk T-Pins in Multiple Sizes for Various Uses. https://wholesalesafetypins.com/t-pins/

Dharmananda, Subhuti. BAMBOO AS MEDICINE. http://www.itmonline.org/arts/bamboo.htm

Get to know Luisiana. The Pandan Plant. The Little Baguio of Laguna.
https://thelittlebaguiooflaguna.wordpress.com/the-pandan-plant/

How to Use Twine in Your Kitchen. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/880/types-of-

twine.html

https://commons.deped.gov.ph/K-to-12-MELCS-with-CG-Codes.pdf

Kiron, Mazharul Islam. Abaca Fiber (Manila Hemp) | Uses/Application of Abaca Fiber.
https://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2013/04/abaca-fiber-manila-hemp-usesapplication.html

MACRAME. How to Macramé: Tools You’ll Need to Get Started.

http://www.macramelovers.com/blog/macrame-cord/tools-started-macrame/

Making Bamboo Baskets. Exhibition of Cyber Island, Taiwan. http://teldap-

ipt.taibif.tw/culture/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1233:making-bamboo-
baskets&catid=156:lives-and-cultures

Riostarr. 2017. Pandan thorn. #nature. https://steemit.com/nature/@riostarr/pandan-thorn

SMART CEBU. Nito Vine. Sustainable Materials Artistically Rendered Trendsetting CEBU
CREATIONS. https://smartcebu.wordpress.com/materials-library/nito-vine/

TAGALOG LANG. BURI. Learn Tagalog online. https://www.tagaloglang.com/buri/

Taylor, Lisa Hallett. 2019. All About Rattan and Rattan Furniture.
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-rattan-furniture-made-from-2736315

Twine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twine

www.canva.com

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