WorksheetsClay Shakers Unit Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The technique for attaching two pieces of clay.
a)
Scoop and Smooth
b)
Score and Slip
c)
Shake and Bake
2.
The traditional clay forming technique used to create the shakers.
a)
Slab Construction
b)
Pinch Pot
c)
Throwing
3.
The clay shakers had a goal of adding appendages (arms, legs, ears, tails, leaves, stems, etc…) To meet the goal how many pieces of clay were to be added to the main form of the shaker
a)
1 or more
b)
2 or more
c)
3 or more
d)
4 or more
4.
The hand position when forming a bowl.
a)
Fingers on the inside, thumb on the outside.
b)
Thumb on the inside, fingers on the outside.
5.
What was added inside of the shakers before sealing them?
a)
Small beads of clay wrapped in a little paper towel.
b)
Glass beads
c)
Stones
6.
Japanese artist Nobuhiro Yoshijima cut a hole into the back of the cat that she was sculpting. Why did she do this?
a)
To make a secret compartment
b)
To hollow out the form so it doesn't explode in the kiln.
7.
How does Nobuhiro Yoshijima get so many details in her work?
a)
By carefully selecting the right tools and working slowly and intentionally.
b)
By working very quickly and using whatever tool she has lying around.
8.
The name of the "oven" the shakers will be put into when fully dried (bone dry).
a)
Kennel
b)
Cooker
c)
Kiln
9.
What is the process of heating clay called?
a)
Baking
b)
Firing
c)
Cooking
10.
What do ceramic artists brush on their clay pieces for color that can withstand high temperatures?
a)
Glaze
b)
Acrylic Paint
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