HELE Q4 TOPIC FOR M.A

• importance and methods of enhancing/decorating products


  it improves the quality of the product, customers are easily attracted to well decorated products, also can entice customers to buy even with its face value. aswell as increase sale and can bring more profit.
• sketching


  sketching is a method of enhancing/decorating a product, also called as freehand drawing on the surface of the product.
• shading


  is also a method of enhancing, in which creates a shade of light and dark patterns
• outlining


  helps enhance and decorate a product, it emphasizes the shape of the design
• carving

  is also a method to decorate/ enhance a product, it is forming a design by cutting.
• smoothening

  the process of removing lint and rough edges on wood.
• the basic processes involved in enhancing a project are sketching, outlining, carving, assembling, smoothening and finishing
• evaluation is a process of checking whether the projects that you have done follow the standards in making a good quality product.
• if the product is to be sold, compute total sales less total expenses to get the profit.
• basic tools and equipment in making simple electrical gadget

  screwdriver, pliers, wire stripper, electric drill and drill bit and, multitester VOM
• screwdrivers

  used to drive in or remove screws
• pliers

  used to grip, pull, and cut wires
• cutter

  pair of sharp blades are commonly used to cut wire
• long-nose pliers

  tapered and elongated nose to reach narrow spaces
• mechanical pliers

  vise-like teeth enables a firm grip on wires
• combination pliers

  nose portion incorporates both teethed portion for stripping aswell as bladed portion for cutting
• wire stripper


  removes the insulation from a wire
• electric drill and drill bit

  bores holes for screws or bolts to secure devices
• multitester VOM

  measures the resistance in ohms and foltage flow in a circuit both AC and DC current
• electricity is always at work in your home or office, it becomes necessary to repair, improve or install new electrical lines
• always observe safety precautions and practices in making electrical gadgets
• skill in making electrical gadgets can be a source of income of the family
• health and safety practices when working 


  have the right tools and materials needed before starting to work
• wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow freedom movement
• work with good light to allow you to see everything you are doing
• wear leather gloves when working with electricity
• inspect tools carefully before using, be sure that every tool you use is in good working condition
• repair any broken tool before using as it might cause an accident
• know what tool to use for the right job. it will make work easier and faster
• consult with an expert before and during repairs so you are guided accordingly
• do not repair anything if your not in the known and have no skill in doing it
• safety first, prevention is better than cure
• home repairs are important because they improve efficiency in operating the house. it also costs less to repair if maintanance is done
• some simple home repairs include repairing a flat male chord and repairing door hinges