Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Techniques & Materials 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of 'scoring and slipping' when joining two pieces of clay in hand-building?
- To create a strong mechanical and chemical bond between clay pieces (Correct answer)
- To smooth the clay surface
- To add texture to the outside
- To thin the clay walls
Correct answer: To create a strong mechanical and chemical bond between clay pieces
Scoring scratches the clay surfaces and slip acts as a glue; together they create a bond that survives drying and firing without cracking.
Question 2: In metalsmithing, what is the process of heating metal and letting it cool slowly to relieve internal stress and make it workable again?
- Annealing (Correct answer)
- Quenching
- Tempering
- Case hardening
Correct answer: Annealing
Annealing involves heating metal to a specific temperature then allowing it to cool slowly, relieving work-hardening and restoring malleability.
Question 3: What type of embroidery stitch creates a solid fill by working stitches side by side in a single direction?
- Satin stitch (Correct answer)
- Chain stitch
- French knot
- Running stitch
Correct answer: Satin stitch
The satin stitch fills an area with parallel stitches placed closely together, creating a smooth, lustrous surface resembling satin fabric.
Question 4: In woodworking, what is the purpose of a mortise and tenon joint?
- To join two pieces of wood at a right angle with a projecting tongue fitting into a pocket (Correct answer)
- To attach wood to metal
- To repair cracked wood
- To create decorative grooves
Correct answer: To join two pieces of wood at a right angle with a projecting tongue fitting into a pocket
A mortise and tenon joint connects two wood pieces by inserting a projecting tenon into a matching mortise hole, creating a strong right-angle joint.
Question 5: What natural fiber, obtained from the agave plant, was commonly used in Arts & Crafts basketry and weaving?
- Sisal (Correct answer)
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Correct answer: Sisal
Sisal, a stiff natural fiber from the agave plant, was used in basketry and weaving for its strength and its connection to indigenous American craft traditions.
Question 6: What glazing technique involves applying wax to a pottery surface to resist glaze, creating a decorative pattern?
- Wax resist (Correct answer)
- Sgraffito
- Underglaze painting
- Majolica
Correct answer: Wax resist
Wax resist uses melted wax brushed onto the clay to repel glaze in those areas, revealing the clay body or a contrasting underglaze beneath.
Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Techniques & Materials 2
What is the purpose of 'scoring and slipping' when joining two pieces of clay in hand-building?