RESEARCH ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEXTILE TABLE WITH WOOD AND FABRIC
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Abstract
This project examined the construction of a functional textile printing table using locally available materials in the School of Fine and Applied Arts, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze. The study addressed the persistent problem of dilapidated and expensive imported studio equipment that hinders effective teaching and learning of textile design. Using a practical studio-based approach, the researcher designed and constructed a 4 ft × 18 ft textile table with wood, plywood, foam, and suede fabric. The construction followed four sequential stages: material assemblage, preparation and cutting, final assembly, and finishing. The completed table cost ₦104,000 and proved capable of accommodating up to 12 yards of fabric for screen printing, batik, and tie-dye processes. The study demonstrates that high-quality textile equipment can be produced locally at low cost, thereby promoting improvisation, selfreliance, and improved practical learning in Nigerian art institutions.
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