Department of Education

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Technology and
Livelihood Education
Industrial arts

Grade 6

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Discusses the effects of innovative finishing materials
and creative accessories on the marketability of products

TLE6IA – 0c – 4

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 HOW TO USE THIS SLeM

Before you start answering the SLeM, I want you to set aside other
tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop
and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the post test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

EFFECTS OF INNOVATIVE FINISHING MATERIALS

AND CREATIVE ACCESSORIES ON THE MARKETABILITY
OF PRODUCTS

Expectations

At the end of the SLeM, you should be able to:

1. Discuss the effect of innovative finishing materials and creative accessories on

the marketability of products.
2. Analyze the effects of innovative finishing materials and creative accessories
on the marketability of products.
3. Appreciates the effects of innovative finishing materials accessories on the
marketability of products.

Pre-Test
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if FALSE underline the
word and write the appropriate word to make the statement correct. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number.

_________1. Use stain to enhance the natural beauty of the wood.

_________2. Glue is appropriate use to paste for wood materials.

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_________3. Enamel gives woodwork and furniture a rich, antique appearance.
_________4. Varnish is another finishing material that beautifies and preserves
a project.
_________5. Shellac is coloring material which is applied to the surface of a
wood to improve its appearance.
_________6. Sandpaper it is made grits, usually ground silica, flint, quartz, or
emery glued to thick paper or cloth.
_________7. Shellac is a good finish for many projects. It comes from the
excreta of insects called a luc bug.
_________8. This is the method of beautifying the project. Finishing is the last step
in the completion of a project.
_________9. Gloss provide surfaces with moisture, chip, and corrosion resistance
as well as rust preventive properties.
_________10. Paint is finishing material that is always used because its beautiful
color and a good protector of materials.

Looking Back

List down the processes and treatments done on some materials like bamboo
before making them into articles. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________

Brief Introduction

You must have a deep knowledge of your product and the products of your
competitor entrepreneurs so that you will always strive to be different and unique.
People tend to get bored or not interested in buying the same products without
innovations. You must know the strengths and weaknesses of your products. A
product is only expected to be saleable at a certain period, but this could be prevented
if some strategies and methods will be applied in enhancing and decorating products.
You must never stop inventing new and better ways to enhance our products for the
business to keep going. You must deliver quality and marketable products for the
satisfaction of your customers. Philippine products are on demand not only on the

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local market, but also in the international market. Getting a unique and high-quality
craftsmanship that gives the entrepreneurs greater value and earn profits.
Effects of Innovative Materials

Finishing Materials Effects

1. Paint a. Prevents moisture on the wood which causes decay.
b. Beautifies wooden objects and makes them easy clean.

2. Stains a. enhance the natural beauty of the wood

b. add color and character to the wood
c. make one wood type look like another
d. color different woods to look like each other
3. Varnish a. Gives the wood a shiny glow, it also blocks up the tiny holes
in the wood.
b. This prevents the wood from absorbing the water, which can
cause it to swell, rot and smell quite badly.
4.Sandpaper a. refinish furniture
b. brighten old brass
c. smooth wood project
d. remove rust
5. Enamel a. Gives a protective layer, a pleasant color, and a durable
finish that will remain for a long time.
b. Provides excellent coverage and color retention.
c. They provide surfaces with moisture, chip and corrosion
resistance as well as rust preventive properties.
6. Shellac a. Gives woodwork and furniture a rich, antique appearance
b. It brings out the rich warmth of wood grain so that finished
surfaces look soft and natural.

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 Activities

Activity 1 Fill Me!

Fill the petals of the flower with the effect of innovative finishing materials.

Effects of innovative finishing

materials and creative
accessories on the
marketability of products

Activity 2 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Find the finishing materials below. Encircle the appropriate word on the puzzle
to form the word being described. Write your answer on the space provided
before each number.
P A I N T N J F D
O N S C S T A I N
S A N D P A P E R
U C W Q Z L I T S
H V A R N I S H X
I E R T B M A P Y
S H E L L A C M K

_______________ 1. Removes rust.

_______________ 2. Gives the wood a shiny glow.

_______________ 3. Makes one wood type look like another.

_______________ 4. Prevents moisture on the wood which causes decay.

_______________ 5. Gives woodwork and furniture a rich antique appearance

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 Remember

Effects of using finishing materials is to protect the material from moisture,

wear, abrasion, fungus, mold, or insect attack, change the materials appearance, its
colour or texture to enhance the materials durability, surface hardness or other
properties.

Checking Your Understanding

Multiple Choice: Read and carefully understand the statements below.

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. If you want to prevents moisture on the wood that causes decay which of the
following should be used?
A. Enamel C. Paint
B. Lacquer D. Stain
2. What finishing materials gives a protective layer, a pleasant color, and a
durable finish that will remain for a long time?
A. Enamel C. Sandpaper
B. Paint D. Shellac
3. This prevents the wood from absorbing the water, which can cause it to swell,
rot and smell quite badly.
A. Enamel C. Paint
B. Lacquer D. Varnish
4. Peter wants to give woodwork and furniture a rich, antique appearance.
Which of the following material should be used?
A. Lacquer C. Sandpaper
B. Paint D. Shellac
5. Which of the following materials enhance the natural beauty of the wood?
A. Paint C. Stain
B. Shellac D. Varnish

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 Post-Test

Write Y if the statement is correct and if X underline the word and write the
appropriate word to make the statement correct. Write your answer on the
space provided before the number.

_______1. Finishing is the last step in the completion of a project.

_______2. Sandpaper provides excellent coverage and color retention.

_______3. Enamel gives woodwork and furniture a rich, antique appearance.

_______4. Varnish give the wood a shiny glow, it also blocks up the tiny holes in the
wood.

_______5. Shellac is coloring material which is applied to the surface of a wood to

improve its appearance.

_______6. Sandpaper is made grits, usually ground silica, flint, quartz, or emery
glued to thick paper or cloth.

_______7. Paint provide surfaces with moisture, chip, and corrosion resistance as well
as rust preventive properties.

_______8. Varnish is another finishing material that beautifies and preserves a project.

_______9. Shellac brings out the rich warmth of wood grain so that finished
surfaces look soft and natural.

______ 10. Paint is a finishing material that is always used because of its beautiful
color and a good protector of materials.

________________________
References:

Grade 6 Learning Materials

Grade 6 Teachers Guide Industrial Arts
Guinea, S., Sotoya, M. G., & Emen, R. (n.d.). TLE 6 K to 12.
Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) portal
https://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/HI_27.pdf
http://mirolahardware.com/mirolahardware/
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Prepared by:

WRITER: ANTONIO J. RAFAEL

Master Teacher 1
School: TIMOTEO PAEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Schools Division Office: DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

ILLUSTRATOR: MARIE JOSEPHINE J. PALOMO

Teacher I
CAA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAIN
DIVISION OF LAS PIÑAS CITY

EDITOR: REINA R. ANDRES

Teacher III
PULANLUPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DIVISION OF LAS PIÑAS CITY