Arts & Crafts Trivia 5

Question 1

What is 'slip' in ceramics?

Accepted Answer

Liquid clay used for joining pieces or decorating

Answer

Slip is a liquid mixture of clay and water used as an adhesive for joining clay pieces or as a decorative coating.

Question 2

In bookbinding, what is the 'spine' of a book?

Accepted Answer

The bound edge connecting the covers

Answer

The spine is the bound edge of a book that connects the front and back covers and holds the pages together.

Question 3

Which craft technique uses a hook to pull loops of yarn through a backing material?

Accepted Answer

Rug hooking

Answer

Rug hooking involves using a specialized hook to pull loops of yarn or fabric strips through a woven backing to create a rug or wall hanging.

Question 4

What is the name of the Japanese art of wood joinery that requires no nails or glue?

Accepted Answer

Kumiko

Answer

Kumiko is the traditional Japanese art of creating geometric patterns from interlocking wood pieces without nails or glue.

Question 5

In knitting, what does 'frogging' mean?

Accepted Answer

Unraveling knitted work

Answer

Frogging means to unravel or rip out knitting, named humorously because you 'rip it, rip it' (like a frog).

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