Crafting Paper Crafting Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?
- Origami (Correct answer)
- Kirigami
- Ikebana
- Sashiko
Correct answer: Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes without cutting.
Question 2: How does kirigami differ from origami?
- Kirigami includes cutting the paper (Correct answer)
- Kirigami uses only wet paper
- Kirigami requires no folding at all
- Kirigami uses metal sheets
Correct answer: Kirigami includes cutting the paper
Kirigami combines folding with cutting, whereas traditional origami uses folding alone.
Question 3: What technique creates raised, three-dimensional designs by pressing paper into a mold?
- Embossing (Correct answer)
- Laminating
- Marbling
- Découpage
Correct answer: Embossing
Embossing presses paper to create raised relief designs, adding dimension and texture.
Question 4: In découpage, what is the main technique involved?
- Gluing cut paper images onto a surface and sealing them (Correct answer)
- Folding paper into animals
- Weaving paper strips together
- Burning edges of paper
Correct answer: Gluing cut paper images onto a surface and sealing them
Découpage decorates surfaces by gluing paper cutouts and coating them with layers of varnish or sealer.
Question 5: What is a bone folder used for in paper crafting?
- Creating sharp creases and smoothing folds (Correct answer)
- Cutting through cardstock
- Painting fine lines
- Punching decorative holes
Correct answer: Creating sharp creases and smoothing folds
A bone folder is a flat tool used to make crisp creases and burnish paper without tearing it.
Question 6: Which paper type is typically thickest and most rigid?
- Cardstock (Correct answer)
- Tissue paper
- Vellum
- Crepe paper
Correct answer: Cardstock
Cardstock is heavier and sturdier than tissue, vellum, or crepe paper, making it ideal for structural projects.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a 'mountain fold' versus a 'valley fold' in origami?
- A mountain fold points up while a valley fold points down (Correct answer)
- Both are identical
- A mountain fold cuts the paper
- A valley fold uses glue
Correct answer: A mountain fold points up while a valley fold points down
A mountain fold creates a ridge pointing up and a valley fold creates a crease pointing down, opposite directions.
Crafting Paper Crafting Techniques 3
What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?