TLE 7 Bamboo Crafts

It is the most versatile plant on Earth among the resources found within the Philippines.

These are nontraditional products made of indigenous raw materials like bamboo.

It is a cane or stem of bamboo which is hollow except at the nodes.

These are ancient methods used by artisans in places where bamboo grows.

• Traditional and Nonchemical Treatment Methods

• Chemical Treatment Methods

These are well-established methods providing good protection.

• Traditional and Nonchemical Treatment Methods

• Chemical treatment Methods

These methods include leaching in water or white washing, and can be carried out without special equipment and technical know-how.

• Traditional and Nonchemical Treatment Method

• Chemical Treatment Method

These methods include controlling starch content in felled bamboos, baking over open fire, and lime washing and other coatings.

• Traditional and Nonchemical Treatment Methods

• Chemical Treatment Methods

Harvesting or cutting down bamboo during low-sugar content season are between the months of __________ and __________.

• January - December

• April - December

• August - November

• August - December

Normally, sugar content in bamboo is lowest during its _____ year.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Keeping _____ upright for a few days after harvesting the bamboo so stored food materials are utilized.