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How to blow glass - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary material used in glassblowing?
A) Molten Glass
B) Clay
C) Metal
D) Plastic
  • 2. What is the name of the long, hollow pipe used to gather molten glass?
A) Blowpipe
B) Marver
C) Shears
D) Punt
  • 3. What is the approximate temperature at which glass is workable for blowing?
A) 500°F (260°C)
B) 2000°F (1093°C)
C) 1000°F (538°C)
D) 3000°F (1649°C)
  • 4. What is the process of rolling the molten glass on a flat surface called?
A) Marvering
B) Gathering
C) Shaping
D) Annealing
  • 5. What is the purpose of annealing?
A) Relieve internal stresses
B) Make the glass more brittle
C) Increase the melting point
D) Add color
  • 6. What type of furnace is used to melt glass?
A) Microwave
B) Oven
C) Kiln
D) Glory Hole
  • 7. What is a punt?
A) A solid metal rod used to hold the glass
B) A tool for cutting glass
C) A type of glass
D) A coloring agent
  • 8. What tool is commonly used for shaping and opening the glass?
A) Jacks
B) Tweezers
C) Screwdrivers
D) Hammers
  • 9. What is a 'gather' in glassblowing?
A) A broken piece of glass
B) A type of furnace
C) A finishing technique
D) A blob of molten glass collected on the blowpipe
  • 10. Which safety precaution is most important in glassblowing?
A) Ear protection
B) Eye protection
C) Open-toed shoes
D) Gloves
  • 11. What is the purpose of a reheating chamber (glory hole)?
A) To keep the glass workable.
B) To add color to the glass.
C) To polish the glass.
D) To cool the glass quickly.
  • 12. What does 'cold working' refer to?
A) Working in a cold environment
B) Working with cold glass
C) Modifying glass after it has cooled
D) Rapidly cooling glass
  • 13. Which of these is a common glassblowing technique?
A) Laser cutting
B) Water casting
C) Off-hand blowing
D) Cold welding
  • 14. What is the chemical composition of soda-lime glass?
A) Silica, soda ash, and lime
B) Metal, carbon, and iron
C) Clay, water, and fire
D) Plastic, sand, and salt
  • 15. What is the purpose of compressed air in glassblowing?
A) To clean the workshop.
B) To inflate the glass bubble.
C) To heat the glass.
D) To cool the tools.
  • 16. What is 'striking' in the context of glass coloring?
A) Mixing different colors of glass
B) Adding color to the glass
C) Removing color from the glass
D) Developing the color through heat treatment
  • 17. What is the term for adding small pieces of colored glass (frit) to molten glass?
A) Murrine
B) Fritography
C) Inclusion
D) Layering
  • 18. What does 'devitrification' refer to?
A) The process of glass becoming crystalline.
B) The process of glass becoming stronger.
C) The process of glass melting.
D) The process of glass becoming clear.
  • 19. What is 'slumping'?
A) Shaping glass using gravity and heat.
B) A method of cleaning glass.
C) Breaking glass intentionally.
D) A type of glass color.
  • 20. What is the main difference between soft glass and borosilicate glass?
A) Borosilicate has a lower coefficient of expansion.
B) Soft glass is more durable
C) They're the same thing.
D) Soft glass melts at a lower temperature.
  • 21. What is a 'cane' in glassblowing?
A) A type of glass cleaner
B) Rods of colored glass used to create patterns
C) A mold for shaping glass
D) A safety device
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common glassblowing tool?
A) Tweezers
B) Diamond Shears
C) Soldering Iron
D) Block
  • 23. What is 'color flashing'?
A) Cleaning glass to make it shiny
B) Rapidly changing the color of glass
C) Heating glass to make it flash
D) Applying a thin layer of colored glass over clear glass
  • 24. What is the function of a 'Yoke'?
A) Cleans the glass
B) Supports the blowpipe
C) Cuts the glass
D) Heats the glass
  • 25. Why is it important to keep the blowpipe rotating?
A) To make the glass shinier
B) To prevent the glass from cracking
C) To maintain even distribution of glass
D) To make the glass stronger
  • 26. What is 'iridizing'?
A) Strengthening the glass
B) Removing color from glass
C) Creating a metallic, rainbow-like effect on the surface of glass
D) Making glass transparent
  • 27. What type of gloves are generally recommended for glassblowing?
A) Leather gloves
B) No gloves are needed
C) Latex gloves
D) Heat-resistant gloves
  • 28. What is a 'bit' in glassblowing?
A) A small piece of glass added to the main form
B) A broken piece of glass
C) A type of tool
D) A type of colorant
  • 29. What is the benefit of using borosilicate glass over soda-lime for certain applications?
A) Brighter colors
B) Easier to melt
C) Cheaper
D) Higher thermal shock resistance
  • 30. What is a 'muster' in glassblowing terminology?
A) A tool to measure the heat of the glass
B) A type of mold
C) The process of cleaning a furnace
D) A detailed plan or design for a glass piece.
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