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  • Recycled Art - is a creative work that's made from discarded materials that once had another purpose.
  • Strings - are used in string art or pin and thread art, is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form geometric patterns or representational designs such as a ship's sails, sometimes with other artist material comprising the remainder of the work. In creating a string art, one must need additional materials like wood and nails.
  • Wood - as both an ancient and contemporary art medium, wood has been used to create sculpture, crafts, and functional objects of art.
  • Clay - is a type of fine-grained natural soil material that contains hydrous aluminum phyllosilicates that develops plasticity when wet. Clay is used in sculpture.
  • Coconut Leaves - are used for Puni or Palm Leaves Folding Art. Puni is a tagalog term from the province of Bulacan which means to beautify or decorate with the use of coconut leaves. Coconut leaves are fashioned by folding, plaiting, braiding and simple weaving, which may have functional as well as aesthetic uses.
  • Bamboos - are used for singkaban or bamboo art. Singkaban is a local term for bamboo arches elaborately designed with kayas. Singkaban also refers to a Filipino word for decorated bamboo arch, is used as a welcome signage of a town, city or village in the country. It is widely used as decoration during town fiestas in Bulacan.
  • Buri (Silag) - is extracted from the matured leaves of the buri palm. The fiber is durable and resistant to moisture. It is used in weaving mats, hats, baskets and decorative products.
  • Rattan - belongs to the palm family. Like bamboos, rattan is woven to produce sala sets, tables, beds and others.
  • Abaca - is known as Manila Hemp. It belongs to banana species.
  • Pandan - known as the screw pine. Its fiber could be used in weaving baskets and the like.
  • Charcoal - is an organic drawing material from burnt wood. It could be used in drawing.
  • Shells - are used in shell craft to decorate objects or surfaces and make fancy accessories.
  • Coconut Shell - is the part that protects the fruit. It is also processed to create beautiful and functional art work. The shell is used in coconut crafts.
  • Local materials in creating art and art techniques:
    • Recycled materials
    • Strings
    • Wood
    • Clay
    • Coconut Leaves
    • Bamboos
    • Buri (Silag)
    • Rattan
    • Abaca
    • Pandan
    • Charcoal
    • Shells
    • Coconut Shell