TRADE PROJECT

TITLE : MAKING OF A BEADED TABLE MAT

NAME : MANYONGE M JEMIMAH
INDEX NO : 1061200369
COURSE CODE : 1802
COURSE NAME : CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN FOOB AND BEVERAGE IN
PRODUCTION AND SALES
INSTITUTION : KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
PRESENTED TO : KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL
SUPERVISOR : MADAM ALMIRA SALLY
EXAM SERIES : NOVEMBER
DEDICATION

I would like to dedicate this project to my family who contributed and supported me financially
and also helped me with some ideas to make this project successful.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My regards goes to the almighty God for helping me through the process of my project. I also
thank my friends who were willingly to assist me in all the ways to make my project successful.
 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this project is as a result of my work and I received no help from
unauthorized person other than the named guidance, my supervisor. The report submitted to the
council is original work and has not been submitted as a work to any institution of learning for
the award of a craft certificate in Food and Beverage production.

Candidate's name: MANYONGE M JEMIMAH

Index number : 1061200369
Signature :
Date :

Supervisor Authorization

The project has been submitted to Kenya Coast National Polytechnic and I approved that the
project and report contained was genuine work of the candidate.
Supervisor's name : Madam Almira Sally
Signature :
Date :
 ABSTRACT

A table mat is a mat used to cover table during a meal. It also protects the table from scratches
and stains.
Protect dinner table from watermarks, food stains or heat damage. They also serve as a
decoration.
I chose to do this project because I wanted to find out the process involved in making a table mat,
to acquire skills and to identify different uses of a table mat.
The methods used in gathering information include;
Observation. I visited different workshops observing how the workers do their job.
After doing the research, I found out how a table mat is made, how it is maintained and its uses
The table mats are becoming more commonly used day by day due to their good looking
appearance which makes one to use them in various functions at home or in a catering
establishment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION.................................................................................................................................ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..............................................................................................................iii
DECLARATION............................................................................................................................iv
ABSTRACT.....................................................................................................................................v
CHAPTER ONE..............................................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1
1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION..........................................................................................1
1.2 OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 MAIN OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................................1
1.2.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................................1
1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY..........................................................................................1
1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY.....................................................................1
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW..........................................................................................................2
2.1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER THREE.........................................................................................................................1
3.0 METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................................1
3.1 PROCEDURE FOR MAKING..................................................................................................2
2.4 PROCEDURE OF MAKING A TABLE MAT.........................................................................2
3.2 UTILITY OF THE TABLE MAT.............................................................................................6
3.3 CARE AND MAINTAINANCE...............................................................................................7
3.4 MATERIAL AND TOOLS USED AND REASON FOR USE................................................7
CHAPTER FOUR............................................................................................................................8
4.0 FINDINGS.................................................................................................................................8
4.1 COSTING OF THE MATERIALS...........................................................................................8
4.2 CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................8
4.3 RECOMMENDATION.............................................................................................................8
REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................9
4.5 APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................10
4.5.1 ACTION PLAN OF WORK.................................................................................................10
 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The project involves making of table mat. Table mat is a covering or pad designating on
individual place setting, unlike the larger table cloth that covers the entire surface. Table mats are
made from different materials, depending on their purpose to protect, decorate, entertain or
advertise. Table mats are used to protect the surface of a table against heat, water and moisture.
They can be used both in homes and restaurants.

1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In earlier times, table mats were used to provide a protection for expensive furnitures. As time
progressed, the styles and makes of table mat changed. From the cloth style of the early 1900s to
the creation of beads to augment, the cotton ones.

1.2 OBJECTIVES
1.2.1 MAIN OBJECTIVES
The main objective is to make a table mat.

1.2.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1] To determine the cost of making a table mat.
2] To find out skills involved in making a table mat.
3] To identify the uses of a table mat.
4] To identify the materials used in making a table mat.
5] To find out care and maintenance of a table mat.
6] To find out the process of making a table mat.

1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The research would give different restaurants and hotels the idea of using table mats which
makes their dining tables more attractive and beautiful hence attracting more customers.
The project will help me find self-fulfillment and gain knowledge and skills in this study. This
study will help inspire more researchers to be more creative and innovative in their future.

1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

The purpose for this study is to make a table mat and to acquire skills.
The study will take two months to complete.
 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION
Table mats made from linen are highly absorbent making them unsustainable. I chose beaded
table mat because I wanted a formal look.
Reasons why I chose beaded table mat;
 Beaded table mats set the tone for the meal.
 Keep it clean; after every guest leaves your establishment, everything on the table
including the table mats is removed and replenished. This keeps the tables clean from
bacteria.
 Interested in your brand; creating an elegant table setting, a quieter dining experience and
having environmental consciousness are all part of the brand.
 People eat with their eyes first; people's experience at your restaurant begin with what
they see
 CHAPTER THREE
3.0 METHODOLOGY
The methods used include;
I] OBSERVATION
This is mainly by use of sight. One is able to observe how table mat are made gets an idea
instead of asking around.

ii]INTERVIEWER
The researcher visited a beads shop enterprise along Marikiti highway where different beads
sizes and colours are found. Observed and interviewed on the ways of obtaining beads and other
materials required for achieving the goal of the project.

iii] WEBSITE USED

The researcher did a lot of research on the internet to acquire knowledge on how different
cultures across Africa were making items using beads.

IV] QUESTIONAIRE
The use of questions to get another people’s way of making a table mat. This enables one to get
information about the making of a table mat.
3.1 PROCEDURE FOR MAKING
2.4 PROCEDURE OF MAKING A TABLE MAT
1] Buying the materials from the shop
2] Measure the size of the string required for making a table mat using a tape measure and cut the
string using a razor blade.
3] Sort out the beads into sections of the same colour.
4] Join the beads together using a string and a needle.
5] Repeat the procedure.

6] Final product.

3.2 UTILITY OF THE TABLE MAT

Table mat is used to protect the dinner table from water marks, food stains or heat damage.
They also serve as a decoration. They are also used to complete a table set up.
 A table mat is used to cover a dining table.
 Used to complete a table setup
 Serve as a decoration
 Protect table from water marks, food stains or heat damage
 Table mat is a powerful aspect of decor, catches the eyes of people.
3.3 CARE AND MAINTAINANCE
1.] They should be sorted in a lockable shelves or cupboards.
2] They should be cleaned after use to avoid the staining of food particles in within the beads.
3] They should be used for the correct purpose.

3.4 MATERIAL AND TOOLS USED AND REASON FOR USE

Materials Uses Reasons for use
Beads Used for making table mat
String Used for sticking the
beads together and
creating designed shape
Material is durable and has a good colour.
It is available at moderate price.
It is available at a moderate price.
It is easily available.
They are used to join the beads together at various
shapes of a table mat.

List of tools
and their uses
Tools Uses Reasons for use
Razor blade Used for cutting the string Helb to cut into the required measurements of a
string.
Needle Used in joining and inserting the for accurate
joining of beads string to hold the beads.
together
Tape measure

To make correct measurements Help to get the

correct measures of the size of the string.
of the string required
 CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 FINDINGS
The researcher found out the following after carrying out the project;
1. The uses of a table mat
2. The process involved in making a table mat.
3. The cost of a table mat.
4. Care and maintenance of a table mat.

4.1 COSTING OF THE MATERIALS

Material cost.

Material Cost
Beads 600
String 50
Needle 10
Razor blade 5
Tape measure 150
Total 815
0
Labour cost

4.2 CONCLUSION
The researcher would like to conclude that making of the table mat is very interesting and it’s a
simple thing that I would like to make for selling purposes.

4.3 RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the use of table mats to all the managers of hotels and restaurants. This is because a
beaded table mat appears to be neat and more attractive.
REFERENCE
Food and Beverage service by Dennis Lillicrap and John Cousins, 9th edition published in the
year 2014.
http://tablematfactory.com
4.5 APPENDIX

4.5.1 ACTION PLAN OF WORK

Date Month Work done
Week one March Introduction of the subject.
Selecting the topic of the subject.
Presentation and approval.
Week two March Researching the best material for making a table mat.
Week three March Interviewed various people working in table mat companies on
how to start making a table mat using beads.
Week four March Went to various markets to check for the price of beads and
strings and tools required for making a table mat.
Week one April Purchased the materials from the correct market.
Week two April Measured the right amount of string needed and the type of
beads into two colorful colors
Week three April Making of the table mat using a string and beads.
Week one May Familiarizing the table mat by checking the correct shape and
tightening the beads together
Week two May Supervisor checking the written work and approving it for
typing.
Week one July Submitting my project to the teacher in charge