Arts & Crafts Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of stitch creates a herringbone pattern in embroidery?
- Chain stitch
- Herringbone stitch (Correct answer)
- Feather stitch
- Stem stitch
Correct answer: Herringbone stitch
The herringbone stitch creates a criss-cross pattern that resembles a herringbone weave.
Question 2: Which fiber is obtained from the flax plant?
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen (Correct answer)
- Silk
Correct answer: Linen
Linen is a natural textile made from fibers of the flax plant.
Question 3: In papermaking, what is a deckle?
- A pressing board
- A frame that holds pulp on a mold (Correct answer)
- A drying rack
- A bleaching agent
Correct answer: A frame that holds pulp on a mold
A deckle is a removable frame placed on a mold to contain the paper pulp during sheet formation.
Question 4: What is the Japanese art of decorating objects with cut paper designs called?
- Origami
- Kirigami (Correct answer)
- Chiyogami
- Washi
Correct answer: Kirigami
Kirigami is the Japanese art of cutting paper into decorative designs.
Question 5: Which adhesive is traditionally used in decoupage?
- Super glue
- Mod Podge or white glue diluted with water (Correct answer)
- Rubber cement
- Hot glue
Correct answer: Mod Podge or white glue diluted with water
Mod Podge or diluted white glue is the classic decoupage medium, acting as both adhesive and sealant.
Question 6: What is the primary tool used to cut linocuts in printmaking?
- Palette knife
- Brayer
- Gouge (Correct answer)
- Burnisher
Correct answer: Gouge
A gouge is the cutting tool used to carve away areas of linoleum in linocut printmaking.
Question 7: In candle making, what does 'fragrance load' refer to?
- The weight of the candle
- The percentage of fragrance oil added to wax (Correct answer)
- The number of wicks used
- The burn time of the candle
Correct answer: The percentage of fragrance oil added to wax
Fragrance load is the percentage of fragrance oil by weight that can be safely added to candle wax.
Arts & Crafts Trivia 2
What type of stitch creates a herringbone pattern in embroidery?