Metalsmithing Pre-Test

Which is not a metalsmithing term?

• Electroplating

• Solder

• Work-Harden

• Sinter

Answer explanation

Sinter is a term used in ceramics

What is annealing?

• The process used to make metal more malleable

• Cooling metal down

• The process that makes metal less malleable

• Connecting two pieces of metal

True or False:

You should always work harden metal before hammering it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hammering on work-hardened metal can cause cracking or unwanted malformations. It's best to anneal it first!

True or False:

Wire usually gets more difficult to work with as you bend it or twist it

• True

• False

An adjustable frame that holds a thin saw blade, used to cut through metal is called a

• Jeweler's Frame

• Frame

• Jewelry Saw

• Saw

Answer explanation

You can really use any of these terms to describe a jeweler's frame, but it's best to use technical terms for specific materials.

True or false:

16 gauge wire is thinner than 24 gauge wire.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The higher the number, the thinner the wire (I don't get it either)

Which word/phrase does not describe wire temper?

• Half Hard

• Full Soft

• Dead Soft

• Full Hard

Select all that apply:

What are mallets made of?

• Wood

• Rawhide

• Metal

• Rubber

What is the main benefit of using a stepped mandrel to make a ring?

• They allow for consistent sizing throughout the ring

• They are sturdy enough to walk on

• They are easy to use

• They allow you to make rings with half sizes

What are these pliers called?

• Cutters

• Round nose pliers

• Needle nose pliers

• Chain nose pliers