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How to sculpt
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the first step in most sculpting processes?
A) Adding detail
B) Firing the clay
C) Creating an armature
D) Applying patina
  • 2. Which tool is best for removing large amounts of clay quickly?
A) Loop tool
B) Rib
C) Needle tool
D) Surform
  • 3. What is 'additive' sculpting?
A) Applying a sealant
B) Removing material to reveal the form
C) Adding material to build the form
D) Firing clay at high temperatures
  • 4. What is 'subtractive' sculpting?
A) Using only water-based clay
B) Adding material to build the form
C) Removing material to reveal the form
D) Polishing a finished sculpture
  • 5. What type of clay needs to be fired in a kiln?
A) Wax
B) Polymer clay
C) Earthenware
D) Oil-based clay
  • 6. Which material does NOT require firing?
A) Stoneware clay
B) Porcelain clay
C) Polymer clay
D) Terracotta clay
  • 7. What is the purpose of 'scoring' clay?
A) To remove air pockets
B) To dry the clay faster
C) To create texture
D) To create a better bond between pieces of clay
  • 8. What is 'slip' in ceramics?
A) A liquid mixture of clay and water
B) A type of glaze
C) A sculpting tool
D) A special type of kiln
  • 9. Which tool is most useful for smoothing clay surfaces?
A) Calipers
B) Modeling stand
C) Rubber rib
D) Wire cutter
  • 10. What is the purpose of a kiln?
A) To mix clay
B) To dry clay
C) To fire clay
D) To cool clay
  • 11. What is the effect of undercuts in a mold?
A) It will make the piece lighter
B) It will add extra detail
C) It will make the piece stronger
D) The mold will be difficult or impossible to remove
  • 12. What is a caliper used for in sculpting?
A) Measuring dimensions accurately
B) Creating textures
C) Applying glaze
D) Removing clay
  • 13. What does 'armature' provide for a sculpture?
A) Texture
B) Waterproofing
C) Support and structure
D) Color
  • 14. What is a common material for creating armatures?
A) Clay
B) Slip
C) Wire
D) Glaze
  • 15. What is wax often used for in sculpting?
A) Casting processes like lost wax casting
B) Adding color to sculptures
C) Building armatures
D) Creating ceramic glazes
  • 16. What is patina?
A) A type of sculpting tool
B) A surface finish on metal
C) A type of kiln
D) A type of clay
  • 17. What is the 'lost wax' casting method?
A) A way to apply patina.
B) A method for firing clay sculptures.
C) A casting method where a wax model is melted out of a mold.
D) A technique for creating armatures.
  • 18. What is the benefit of using oil-based clay?
A) It fires to a hard finish
B) It is easy to clean up
C) It is inexpensive
D) It doesn't dry out
  • 19. What does 'firing' clay do?
A) Hardens and strengthens the clay
B) Makes the clay more pliable
C) Makes the clay waterproof
D) Adds color to the clay
  • 20. What is a 'maquette'?
A) A type of kiln
B) A specialized sculpting tool
C) A small preliminary model
D) A method of glazing
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a common sculpting material?
A) Metal
B) Stone
C) Clay
D) Cardboard
  • 22. What is the purpose of kneading (or wedging) clay?
A) To remove air bubbles
B) To add moisture
C) To add texture
D) To make the clay harder
  • 23. Which tool is best for carving details into stone?
A) Rib
B) Spatula
C) Chisel
D) Loop tool
  • 24. What safety precaution is important when working with stone?
A) Wear a respirator
B) Wear gloves
C) Work in a dark room
D) Wear safety glasses
  • 25. What is a 'gate' in casting?
A) A type of clay
B) A tool used to carve stone
C) The channel where molten material enters the mold
D) A type of glaze
  • 26. Which clay body shrinks the most during firing?
A) Raku
B) Earthenware
C) Porcelain
D) Stoneware
  • 27. What is greenware?
A) Glazed clay
B) Fired clay
C) Recycled clay
D) Unfired clay
  • 28. What is bisque ware?
A) Clay with glaze
B) A type of clay
C) Clay that has been fired once
D) Unfired clay
  • 29. What is a sprue?
A) A channel for air to escape during casting
B) A kiln component
C) A sculpting tool
D) A type of clay
  • 30. What should you consider when selecting a sculpting material?
A) Only the cost of the material
B) Only the availability of the material
C) Only the size of the project
D) The desired aesthetic, durability, and working properties
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