(CDEP) Materials of Decoration

Brightness

It is defined as the light emanating from the object being viewed. Also known as luminance, it is the luminous flux or light emitted, transmitted, or reflected from a surface.

Tierra Sigillata

A slip comprised of the smallest particles of clay, which consequently resembles a burnished surface. The technique was used to impressive effect in the Greco-Roman period.

Cotton

The most widely used plant fiber. When the twist is very tight, it becomes a stronger fiber than wool. It burns at a slow rate and is one of the most versatile and most durable fibers. Fiber is relatively dimensionally stable but, like other cellulosic fibers, has low elasticity and resiliency. It is also one of the densest fibers.

Mosaic Glass

Varicolored glass canes were lightly fused together to form one thick rod, extended to the required length and thickness. When hard, it was sliced laterally, so that each slice had a colored pattern on it. The slices were then laid side by side in a mold and fused sufficiently so that they adhere to each other.

Baffle

A device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, or loose material or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction.

Terrazzo

This is basically a flooring material. Fifteenth-century Venetian stone cutters commonly used marble scraps as floor surfaces for their patio terraces. They embedded the small stone pieces in concrete and polished the surface to a level finish. It is very low-maintenance, seamless floor finish with the luxurious look of stone mosaic and a durability comparable to that of concrete.

Bookmatch

Wherein alternating pieces of veneer are flipped over so they face each other as do the pages within a book. This creates a pleasing, symmetrical pattern.

Jute

Fiber which resembles flax, is a very long, and dimensionally stable. It is harsh, brittle, lints badly, and wrinkles easily limiting its use primarily to carpet and linoleum backing. It has been woven with aesthetic success into upholstery weight fabrics. Its UV protection, sound and heat insulation, low thermal conduction and anti-static properties make it a wise choice in home decor.

Murrhine

Fragile opalescent glassware made by the Romans and used for ornamental and useful purposes.

Pier Glass

A glass or mirror designed to stand on the floor against a wall or a surface.

Chenille

A fabric woven from chenille yarns and has a fuzzy pile. It is named for the French word meaning caterpillar. This is used mainly for decorative fabrics, embroidery, tassels and rugs.

Aventurine

Glass that included glittering gold particles, also called goldstone.

Bernini

He was the outstanding personality of the baroque age. Like Michelangelo, he was a child prodigy, had a long and prolific career, and was a painter, sculptor, and architect. A strong interplay of light, shadow, and movement characterizes all of his works and he was typified by the use of illusion, excitement, and spectacular effects. He succeeded in uniting the sensual with the spiritual experience.

Tolentino

Father of Philippine Sculpture. Classical Philippine Sculpture reached its peak in his works, due to his training in classical sculpture in Rome. Created the Oblation at UP which is a symbol of freedom.

Armature

A framework of metal wire or tubing used in fashioning a work in clay, wax, or plaster of Paris.

Louvers

A series of baffles, usually geometric, used to shield a lamp from view at certain viewing angles.

Porcelain

It is fired at 1280-1400C (2336-2552F) and has a clear white color and is extremely hard and translucent.

Cotton

Known for comfort, it wicks away moisture along the fiber and through the fabric. Flammable and easily wrinkled, this fabric is used more in the apparel industry than in commercial interiors.

Polypropylene

It is the lightest of all commercial plastics and is employed in many fabrication methods. These are semitranslucent or milky white in color and have excellent color ability and chemical resistance, a high melting point, and are moderately priced. Fiber is a major market for this and are commonly used in upholstery fabric, carpet backing, and indoor/outdoor carpet fiber.