Here’s a TESDA-aligned module on maintaining natural scent integrity through handling of agarwood beads, suitable for workshop manuals, learner guides, and UTPRAS documentation.
🌿 Maintaining Natural Scent Integrity in Agarwood Beads
1. Objective
Trainees will learn to:
- Preserve the natural aroma of agarwood during handling and crafting
- Apply proper handling, storage, and finishing practices
- Avoid scent loss or contamination
- Understand the relationship between resin quality, handling, and aroma longevity
2. Importance of Aroma Preservation
Agarwood beads’ value and appeal depend on the natural scent that develops from resin content. Improper handling can cause:
- Loss of volatile compounds (weakened aroma)
- Surface damage affecting fragrance release
- Contamination from oils, synthetic substances, or strong-smelling environments
Maintaining aroma integrity is crucial for marketability, cultural significance, and artisan reputation.
3. Handling Guidelines
| Handling Practice | Purpose / Effect |
|---|---|
| Clean hands or gloves | Prevent transfer of sweat, dirt, or oils that alter aroma |
| Minimal friction | Avoid generating heat that can evaporate resin oils |
| Gentle rolling | Activates aroma naturally without over-wearing surfaces |
| Avoid synthetic perfumes or chemicals | Prevent contamination of natural scent |
| Use soft surfaces | Protect resin-rich areas during storage or crafting |
Tip: High-resin beads are sensitive; always handle with light touch.
4. Storage Practices for Aroma Preservation
- Separate resin grades to maintain consistent scent profile
- Store in airtight containers or natural fabric pouches
- Maintain cool, dry, and dark environments to prevent volatilization
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, heat, or strong odors
- Label storage containers with grade, batch, and conditioning date
5. Handling During Crafting Processes
- During sanding, drilling, or lathe shaping:
- Limit contact with bare hands
- Use tools or gloves where possible
- Minimize heat and friction to prevent resin degradation
- After conditioning or polishing:
- Avoid frequent handling until beads are stringed
- Use soft cloths or trays for bead transfer
6. TESDA-Aligned Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, trainees should be able to:
- Identify practices that protect natural scent integrity
- Handle agarwood beads safely during all crafting stages
- Apply proper storage and documentation methods for resin quality
- Evaluate beads for aroma retention before final assembly
- Communicate the importance of fragrance preservation in artisan jewelry
7. Practical Workshop Activity
- Trainees handle beads from conditioning stage to polished stage
- Practice gloved handling, minimal friction, and organized bead transfer
- Compare aroma intensity before and after handling
- Instructor assesses technique, care, and scent preservation
- Record observations for quality control documentation
8. Key Tips
- Always rotate beads gently during inspection or quality checks
- Minimize excessive handling, especially of Grade A resin beads
- Maintain clean, odor-free workspaces to prevent scent contamination
- Educate trainees that resin-rich areas are critical for aroma; avoid sanding off high-resin spots unnecessarily
If you want, I can compile all your previous bead-making modules—from raw material selection to final assembly—into a complete TESDA-compliant competency-based training curriculum, ready for UTPRAS submission.
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