Pottery Tools Quiz

Which tool is used to remove controlled amounts of clay from wheel-thrown and sculpture pieces?

• Metal Rib

• Loop Tool

• Needle Tool

• Sponge

What is the primary use of a metal rib in clay work?

• Cutting clay

• Shaping and smoothing clay

• Adding patterns

• Trimming bases of pots

Which tool is used for cutting clay?

• Wire Tool

• Wooden Rib

• Sponge

• Ribbon Tool

What is the function of a sponge in pottery?

• Cutting and incising

• Removing clay

• Cleaning and smoothing surfaces

• Trimming bases of pots

Which tool is used for cutting, incising, and scoring in clay work?

• Needle Tool

• Ribbon Tool

• Wood Modeling Tool

• Metal Rib

What is the primary use of a ribbon tool?

• Shaping and smoothing

• Trimming bases of pots and hollowing shapes

• Cutting clay

• Adding patterns

Which tool is used for shaping, cutting, and adding patterns to clay work?

• Wooden Rib

• Wire Tool

• Wood Modeling Tool

• Sponge

Which tool is best for hollowing out clay sculptures?

• Ribbon Tool

• Loop Tool

• Needle Tool

• Wood Modeling Tool

What is the main use of a wooden rib in clay work?

• Adding patterns

• Trimming bases of pots

• Shaping and smoothing

• Cutting and incising

What is the primary function of a needle tool in pottery?

• Shaping and smoothing

• Cutting and incising

• Adding patterns

• Trimming bases of pots