Arts & Crafts Trivia 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'sizing' agent applied to canvas before painting?

Accepted Answer

To seal and protect the canvas surface

Answer

Sizing seals the canvas fibers to protect them from oil in the paint and to provide a smoother painting surface.

Question 2

Which technique involves burning designs into wood using a heated tool?

Accepted Answer

Pyrography

Answer

Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials by burning designs with a heated tool.

Question 3

In jewelry making, what is 'annealing'?

Accepted Answer

Heating and slowly cooling metal to soften it

Answer

Annealing is a heat treatment process that softens metal, making it more workable and less brittle.

Question 4

What natural material is used to make 'raffia' crafts?

Accepted Answer

Palm tree leaves

Answer

Raffia is a natural fiber obtained from the leaves of the Raphia palm tree.

Question 5

In sewing, what does 'on the bias' mean?

Accepted Answer

Cutting at a 45-degree angle to the grain

Answer

Cutting on the bias means cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to the straight grain, giving it stretch and drape.

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