Sculpting Basics

What is the name of the clay that we are using to sculpt?

• Low-fire clay

• Air dry clay

• Polymer clay

• Stoneware clay

How do you solidify air-dry clay?

• Bake the clay in a kiln.

• Leave the clay out to dry under direct sunlight

• Leave the clay out to dry in a well-ventilated area.

• Use a blow-dryer to take out all the moisture.

How long does it take for air-dry clay to dry?

• At least 24 hours depending on the thickness of the piece.

• At least two weeks.

• It never fully dries.

To prevent the wet clay from drying, it should be

• rolled back into a sphere.

• submerged in water until the next use.

• stored away in the drawer.

• stored in an air-tight container such as a ziploc bag.

What do you need to do before touching the clay?

• Wash and dry your hands well.

• Clear the table.

• Get a clay mat and an apron.

• All of the above.

What happens if you are seen misusing the clay?

• Being moved to a different table.

• Losing your ability to work with clay.

• Completing an alternate assignment.

• B and C

Clean-up procedure: Before washing your hands at the sink, you should

• wipe them off with the cleaning cloth to get rid of clay particles.

• wipe them off with the damp sponge to get rid of clay particles.

• dry your hand on the clay mat.

What is the proper use(s) of wooden styluses?

• To score clay

• To cut clay

• To add texture

• A and C

Popsicle sticks are used for

• cutting clay

• blending the edges when joining clay

• flattening clay

• A and B

What is slip (glue for clay) made of?

• clay and glue

• cement and water

• clay and water

• glue and pigment to match the color of clay