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100
When these three elements are combined, they create pattern.
What are line, shape and color?
100
One end of this tool is almost as sharp as a needle. The other side could be used to make a pea sized hole in the bottom of a clay creature.
What is a pin tool?
100
This is a traditional textile from Indonesia.
What is Batik?
100
This colorful textile got its name from the word basket.
What is Kente?
100
This watered down substance acts like glue when working with clay.
What is slip?
200
Smooth and rough could be used to describe this element.
What is texture?
200
This common household tool can also be used smooth out clay and to dab on paint.
What is a sponge.
200
These two types of wax are mixed together for Batik.
What are beeswax and paraffin wax?
200
Kente cloth comes from this African country.
What is Ghana?
200
When attaching separate pieces of clay, the surface needs to be "________" to help the pieces stick together.
What is scored?
300
Mandalas, the circular patterns, represent a sacred place in these two religions.
What are Hinduism and Buddhism?
300
This pen like tool holds hot wax in its copper tip.
What is a tjanting tool?
300
To accomplish this technique, the batik cloth can be scrunched up after the wax is applied.
What is the crackling effect?
300
Traditionally, Kente cloth was worn by royalty. Today, anyone can wear but it is usually worn on "_________ ___________".
What are special occasions?
300
This material is painted on to clay to give it color.
What is underglaze?
400
Mandalas can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Either way, these circular designs are always very well "_________".
What is balanced?
400
This massive oven is used to fire clay.
What is a kiln?
400
These three colors are the most traditional colors in batik because the color can be found in natural materials.
What are yellow, red and brown?
400
Kente cloth is made up of numerous shapes and lines. It is most know for its "_________ _______".
What is meaningful color?
400
When clay firms up but can still be marked, it is called this.
What is leather hard?
500
This tool can be used to hold fabric during the batik process.
What is an embroidery hoop?
500
Like a stamp, this tool was created to print larger amounts of batik.
What is a tjap?
500
Traditionally, Batik is worn by wrapping it around the body. This style of clothing is called a "_________".
What is a sarong?
500
Traditionally in Kente textiles, the color yellow represents these three things.
What are royalty, wealth and fertility?
500
After clay has been fired for the first time, it is called this.
What is bisque ware?