Pottery Tools Review Insights 2023

What is the primary use of a ribbon tool?

• Scraping and carving

• Cutting large pieces of clay

• Drawing lines

• Smoothing clay

Which tool is used to smooth and shape clay, especially slabs?

• Ball stylus tool

• Wire cutter

• Rubber rib

• Needle tool

What is a needle tool primarily used for?

• Cutting large pieces of clay

• Drawing on clay and poking holes

• Applying slip

• Smoothing clay

What material can sculpting tools be made of?

• Stone and metal

• Glass and ceramic

• Wood and plastic

• Metal and rubber

What should you not use a sponge for?

• Hollowing out small areas

• Smoothing 3D forms

• Smoothing clay surfaces

• Cleaning up

What is a bat used for in pottery?

• Smoothing clay

• Storing and moving artwork

• Cutting clay

• Drawing lines

What is the purpose of a banding wheel?

• Drawing lines

• Rotating artwork without touching it

• Cutting large pieces of clay

• Applying slip

How does a ball stylus tool differ from a needle tool?

• It is used for applying slip

• It is used for smoothing clay

• It is used for cutting clay

• It creates thicker lines

What is a wire cutter primarily used for?

• Smoothing clay

• Cutting large pieces of clay

• Applying slip

• Drawing lines

What is the purpose of a rolling pin in pottery?

• Cutting clay

• Flattening clay and making slabs

• Drawing lines

• Applying slip