Pottery Tools Pre-Test

What is the primary use of the tool as shown in the image?

• To smooth surfaces

• To cut clay

• To measure angles

• To mix colors

Which tool in the image is typically used to create smooth surfaces on clay?

• The wooden tool with a flat edge

• The tool with a looped metal end

• The sponge

• The wire tool

Identify the tool used for scoring clay surfaces to attach pieces together.

• The sponge

• The knife

• The wire tool

• The tool with a looped metal end

What is the primary use of a Ribbon Tool in pottery?

• For painting and detailing

• For scraping, carving, and trimming

• For attaching handles to pottery

• For smoothing surfaces

Which of the following is a feature of the Ribbon Tool?

• It is mainly used for large area coverage

• It is used for adding texture to soft materials

• It is great for hollowing out small areas and forms

• It is used for polishing finished pottery

What is the primary use of a rubber rib in pottery?

• To cut clay

• To smooth and shape clay

• To paint on clay

• To bake clay

Which of the following best describes the texture of a rubber rib used in pottery?

• Soft and flexible

• Hard and brittle

• Firm and smooth

• Sticky and elastic

For what specific task is a rubber rib especially great?

• Smoothing out slabs

• Creating pottery wheels

• Sculpting detailed figures

• Glazing pottery pieces

What is a needle tool primarily used for in arts and crafts?

• Trimming and drawing on clay

• Mixing paint colors

• Cutting paper

• Weaving fabric

Which of the following is NOT a use of the needle tool shown in the image?

• Scoring clay

• Poking holes in clay

• Sewing fabric

• Drawing on clay