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