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Question 1

What is the term for the thin wire used in jewelry making to wrap, coil, and connect beads and components?

Accepted Answer

Craft wire

Answer

Craft wire, available in various gauges and metals (copper, brass, silver-plated), is used to wrap, coil, and construct jewelry findings and components.

Question 2

In screen printing, what material is used to block areas of the screen where ink should not pass through?

Accepted Answer

Photo emulsion or stencil

Answer

Photo emulsion or a cut stencil blocks the mesh in screen printing, preventing ink from passing through in the masked areas to create the design.

Question 3

What is the recommended blade angle for a linoleum cutter when carving a smooth, wide relief print?

Accepted Answer

V-gouge for narrow lines, U-gouge for wider areas

Answer

V-gouges produce sharp, narrow cuts for fine lines, while U-gouges clear broader areas quickly—using both together creates the best relief print.

Question 4

Which type of paper is traditionally used in Japanese craft and bookbinding because of its long fibers and translucency?

Accepted Answer

Washi (Japanese tissue)

Answer

Washi, handmade Japanese paper with long kozo or mulberry fibers, is prized in craft and bookbinding for its strength, translucency, and beautiful surface texture.

Question 5

What tool is used to punch evenly spaced holes along leather for stitching in leathercraft?

Accepted Answer

Pricking iron or stitching chisel

Answer

A pricking iron or stitching chisel is pressed into leather to create evenly spaced, angled holes that guide needle placement for uniform saddle stitching.

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