EPP 6 INDUSTRIAL ARTS

Finishing materials are commonly used in

decorating wood, bamboo, and metal products.

•1. Fillers – these are

applied on wood to fill
up cracks, holes, and
grooves. There are two
kinds of wood fillers:
a. Paste filler – It comes from silex, raw linseed
oil, and turpentine. It has colours such as natural,
red, or golden oak.
b. Shellac – this is a kind of varnish that
dries up easily and is not waterproof. It
comes from lac gum diluted in alcohol.
Shellac is available in white or orange
colour. White paste fillers are used to fill
in big cracks and grooves or wood.
2. Stains – The common wood stains
used are oil stain, water stain, and spirit
stain which are named after the solvent
used. Stains are sold in different colours
and shades. The easiest to apply on
wood is oil stain. The hardest one to
apply is the spirit stain because it dries
up easily.
3. Paint
•A finishing material most commonly
used on wood. Paint prevents moisture
on the wood which causes decay. Paint
beautifies wooden objects and makes
them easy to clean.
4. Varnish

• This is a transparent finishing

material that comes from gum,
linseed oil, and resin. It is hard
and shiny when dry and gives
sheen to the wooden project.
Varnish is widely used in
furniture and upholstery
making.
 5. Enamel

• this is kind of varnish with colour.

Powdered colour pigments are mixed
with the varnish. it is used on wood
that is not exposed to the sun or rain
because it easily fades. There are two
kinds of enamel, gloss and non-gloss.
Gloss enamel gives sheen and has an
attractive effect on wood. Non-gloss
enamel does not give any sheen, but
it beautifies wood.
6. Lacquer

• is another kind of
varnish made of melted
cotton tinters, gum, or
chemicals. Like enamel,
lacquer comes in
different colours.