Introduction to Hand Building with Clay

What property of clay allows it to be easily shaped and molded?

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

• Rigidity

Which hand building technique involves rolling clay into long, snake-like pieces?

• Pinching

• Coiling

• Slab building

• Throwing

What is the primary purpose of a wire cutter in hand building with clay?

• To smooth surfaces

• To cut large blocks of clay

• To add texture

• To score the clay

Which tool is commonly used to smooth and refine the surface of a clay piece?

• Needle tool

• Rib

• Wooden Modeling Tool

• Sponge

What is the term for the process of joining two pieces of clay together?

• Scoring and slipping

• Firing

• Glazing

• Wedging

What is the purpose of wedging clay before use?

• To dry it out

• To remove air bubbles

• To add color

• To make it heavier

Which hand building technique involves shaping clay by pinching it between the fingers?

• Coiling

• Slab building

• Pinching

• Throwing

Which type of clay is typically red due to its iron content?

• Porcelain

• Stoneware

• Terracotta

• Kaolin

What is the purpose of a loop tool in hand building with clay?

• To cut clay

• To smooth surfaces

• To carve and hollow out clay

• To measure thickness

What type of clay do we use in the art room?

• air dry clay

• terracotta

• stoneware

• fake clay