Clay
Elements & Principles
Color Theory & Color Schemes
Misc. (Macrame, Carving, Plaster, Wire)
Random Trivia
100

How do you accurately attach 2 pieces of clay?

Slip & Score

100

What is the difference between shape & form?

Shape is 2D (length and width) while form is 3D (length, width, and depth)

100

To make Orange I mix ________ & __________.

To make Green I mix ________ & __________.

To make Purple I mix ________ & __________.

Red & Yellow


Blue & Yellow


Red & Blue
100

What is the ratio of plaster to water?

2:1

100

What artist painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo Da Vinci

200

What tool works best for smoothing out clay?

A rib

200

Name the Element: The distance between, above, around, below or within an object. It can be positive or negative.

Space

200

What are the Secondary & Primary colors? 

Secondary: Green, Purple, Orange

Primary: Blue, Yellow, Red

200

What kind of relief comes far off the base and can be viewed from both the front AND side?

High Relief 
200

What is the largest mammal?

Blue Whale

300

Why is it important to hollow a piece of clay before firing it in the kiln?

Pieces that are hollow allow the air and moisture to escape when heated.

300

Define the principle Balance. 

Arrangement of objects gives the sense of stability, radial, symmetrical, asymmetrical.

300

A color scheme made of the tints and shades of the SAME color is called ________.

Monochromatic 

300

What is a Sinnet? 

A column of Knots

300

How many stars are there in our solar system?

One (The Sun)

400

What term best describes ALL clay that has NOT been fired yet?

Greenware

400

What is the difference between Rhythm & Pattern? 

Rhythm: repetition to create MOVEMENT

Pattern: repetition is REGULAR 

400

Which definition describes a complementary color scheme?

2 colors across from each other on the color wheel

400

What are findings? 

Is 18 gauge or 20 gauge wire thicker?

The general term for all construction components used in jewelry making.

18 gauge

400

What national holiday is celebrated in all countries?

New Year's Eve

500

What is the correct order of the stages of clay? 

Slip, Plastic, Leatherhard, Bone Dry, Bisque Firing, Bisqueware, Glazing, Glaze Firing

500

What is the definition of Contrast? List two examples. 

Opposites paired together to create  high visual interest. 

ex. light v. dark, bold v. dull, soft v. hard


500

What is an analogous color scheme?

Three or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

500

Define Primary & Secondary Contours.

Define the Subtractive Carving Process. 

Primary Contours: The outline or outer edge of an object

Secondary Contours: The details of an object

Subtractive Carving: When an artist starts with all the needed materials and removes unwanted materials to create a sculpture

500

What was the first state in the United States?

Delaware

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