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Sculpting Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the clay that we are using to sculpt?

a)

Low-fire clay

b)

Air dry clay

c)

Polymer clay

d)

Stoneware clay

2.

How do you solidify air-dry clay?

a)

Bake the clay in a kiln.

b)

Leave the clay out to dry under direct sunlight

c)

Leave the clay out to dry in a well-ventilated area.

d)

Use a blow-dryer to take out all the moisture.

3.

How long does it take for air-dry clay to dry?

a)

At least 24 hours depending on the thickness of the piece.

b)

At least two weeks.

c)

It never fully dries.

4.

To prevent the wet clay from drying, it should be

a)

rolled back into a sphere.

b)

submerged in water until the next use.

c)

stored away in the drawer.

d)

stored in an air-tight container such as a ziploc bag.

5.

What do you need to do before touching the clay?

a)

Wash and dry your hands well.

b)

Clear the table.

c)

Get a clay mat and an apron.

d)

All of the above.

6.

What happens if you are seen misusing the clay?

a)

Being moved to a different table.

b)

Losing your ability to work with clay.

c)

Completing an alternate assignment.

d)

B and C

7.

Clean-up procedure: Before washing your hands at the sink, you should

a)

wipe them off with the cleaning cloth to get rid of clay particles.

b)

wipe them off with the damp sponge to get rid of clay particles.

c)

dry your hand on the clay mat.

8.

What is the proper use(s) of wooden styluses?

a)

To score clay

b)

To cut clay

c)

To add texture

d)

A and C

9.

Popsicle sticks are used for

a)

cutting clay

b)

blending the edges when joining clay

c)

flattening clay

d)

A and B

10.

What is slip (glue for clay) made of?

a)

clay and glue

b)

cement and water

c)

clay and water

d)

glue and pigment to match the color of clay