Clay & Sculpture Terms – Multiple Choice Questions

What is the term for clay that is soft and easy to mold?

• Leather hard

• Bisqueware

• Greenware

• Plastic

What is the term for clay that has dried but not yet been fired?

• Slip

• Greenware

• Glazeware

• Bisqueware

What do you call clay that has been fired once but not glazed?

• Leather hard

• Glazeware

• Bisqueware

• Greenware

What stage of clay is best for carving?

• Bone dry

• Plastic

• Leather hard

• Glazeware

What is the mixture of clay and water used to join clay pieces called?

• Glaze

• Slurry

• Slip

• Wash

What is a kiln used for?

• Glazing clay

• Drying paint

• Firing clay

• Mixing slip

What term describes a three-dimensional work of art?

• Drawing

• Painting

• Sculpture

• Collage

What is an armature in sculpture?

• A tool for shaping

• A base structure for support

• A type of glaze

• A carving method

What is a subtractive sculpture method?

• Adding clay

• Painting the surface

• Removing material

• Attaching parts

Which of the following is an additive process in sculpture?

• Carving

• Assembling

• Chiseling

• Whittling