Local Materials

and Techniques
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box if the material/s are available in your community,
province or region.

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 Artists have their own way of
expressing art using different kinds of
mediums/ materials and manner by which
materials are processed and transformed.
In appreciating art, whether of its
creativity and or of its efficient functions,
we need our senses.
Thus on the process of giving
attention to it, we understand or make
sense of a work of art; the mediums,
techniques and functions are part of the
meaning of the work. They are also the
factors which determine the viewer/ users
experience and response.
Medium – are the material used to
create an artwork. Artist use
medium to express their thought,
ideas, feelings, etc.
Mediums and techniques may also
differ depending on the inclination
of the artists and the place where it
originated. Various artworks are
inspired by the artist’s locality: its
rich resources, culture and
practices.
 Below are different common materials transformed
into unique artworks which became trademarks of the artist
or of the locality it originated. But, not limiting yourselves in
the common materials usually used, you will find creative
and efficient materials which can be used to create
different artwork in line with the form of art you as an artist
desires to make. It can even be an environmental hazard
saver, answer to people’s needs, or a locality’s trademark
product for tourist attraction or business.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:
1. Abaca - Initially used
as material for rope,
and transformed into a
wide variety of efficient
products. The versatility,
durability and
availability of abaca, or
Manila hemp, makes it
easy to work with or
create different designs.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:
2. Coconut Shells -
Considered equal in quality
and appearance with
turquoise shells or ivory. It may
be used to create a wide
array of boxes, lamps,
tabletops, chairs, bags, belts,
body accessories, household
ornaments.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:
3. Bamboo - proved that
it's a versatile must-have
that designers and
homeowners should
consider. Aside from being
used in different pieces of
furniture and house parts,
bamboo is also made into
musical instruments, and
creative decors.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

4. Blocks- out of
rice hulls/ saw
dust.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

5. Scrap/Cut
tiles– made into
decorative
walls etc.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

6. House cleaning
materials (scrubs,
rag, strainer) –
made into
furniture designs.
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

7. Scrap
wood - made
into wall
decors, etc
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

8. Beads
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

9. Paper,
corrugated
boxes
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

10. Metal,
tie wires,
tin cans
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:
11. Empty &
recyclable
styro and
plastic
cups/bottle
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

12. Pieces
of Cut
cloth
Here are potential materials not
commonly and not commonly used:

13. Cement,
different
types of clay
or plaster of
Paris
 Aside from the abovementioned
materials, there is still a wide array of
materials which can be used out of
creativity and functionality. From
seashells to human skull shells, from leaves
and flowers to insect and insect parts,
from glass to cotton, and from
watercolor, coffee and soil painting to
dirty water painting. Way too many
choices, you just have to explore your
locality for potential materials and
innovate a unique and contemporary
artwork that you desire to make.
A help for decision making!

To help you decide • Availability

what artwork to
create out of the
• Cost
resources available • Process needs
in your locality, you • Durability
may evaluate each
material with the • Resourcefulness & Creativity
following factors: • Number of possible use
A help for decision making!

Availability – is the Cost – the materials

material available and durable and can
not scarce? Is it available withstand weather
anytime of the year? Is it changes? Can it support
available at the nearest its function? Will it last for
possible source? years if not for lifetime?
A help for decision making!

Process needs – Does it

Durability – is the materials
involve a process with
durable and can
available tools/
withstand weather
equipment? Do I have the
changes? Can it support
skills to create this material
its function? Will it last for
and transform it into an
years if not for lifetime?
artwork?
A help for decision making!

Resourcefulness & Creativity– Is the

material sourced out from scrap? Is
Number of possible use – will this
it a less consumed/ less used
material be used for only one
material? Does your community
function/artwork? Does it have any
regard it as unimportant or waste?
other purpose? Can you make this
Do you think it is a “first time”
material into a variety of artwork or
product? Can you make this into a
function?
creative contemporary artwork?
Will it “wow” the viewers/ users?