What are the processes in

treating bamboos?
Look at the pictures of
unfinished and finished
products. Describe and
compare the pictures.
 Why is it important to
paint materials made of
wood?
 How finishing materials helps
your project/ product more
attractive and saleable?
Effects of Finishing Materials
used in Decorating Wood,
Metal and Bamboo
1. Paint
 1. prevents moisture on the wood
which causes decay.
 2. beautifies wooden objects and
makes them easy clean.
2. Stains
A good stain can...
 enhance the natural beauty of the
wood;
 add color and character to the
wood;
 make one wood type look like
another;
 color different woods to look
similar to each other.
3. Varnish
 give the wood a shiny glow, it also
blocks up the tiny holes in the
wood.
 This prevents the wood from
absorbing the water, which can
cause it to swell, rot and smell
quite badly
4. Sandpaper
 refinish furniture
 brighten old brass,
 smooth wood project,
 remove rust
5. Enamel
 gives a protective layer, a pleasant
color, and a durable finish that will
remain for a long time.
 provide excellent coverage and
color retention
 provide surfaces with moisture,
chip and corrosion resistance as
well as rust preventive properties.
6. Shellac
 gives woodwork and furniture a
rich, antique appearance.
 brings out the rich warmth of wood
grain so that finished surfaces look
soft and natural
 Group Activity:
Answer the guide questions below.
Questions Product A Product B
1. Describe the products.
2. Are they attractive? Why?
3. What finishing materials
are used?
4. Give the effects of the finishing
materials in the products.
5. If you are the costumer, which of
the two are you going to buy? Why?
 Your family has a bamboo
craft business. Your father is
busy in finishing the crafts but
you noticed that there are still
many unfinished products.
What are you going to do?
 What are the effects of
finishing materials that could
be used in decorating wood,
metal and bamboo?
Match the items that used to
finished the products in Column A
to its effect in Column B. Write the
letter of the correct answer.
 A B

1. Shellac a. give the wood a shiny glow,

2 Paint b. remove rust

3 Varnish c. make one wood type look like

another
4 Stain d. gives woodwork and furniture
a rich, antique appearance.

5 Sandpaper e. prevents moisture on the

wood which
causes decay.
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
With the help of your
parent, reapply a finishing
material in an old furniture.
Take a picture before and
after your application.
Compare the results and
share to the class.