Materials
What can I attach to my fish to make fins?
Cardboard
In order to cut cardboard, what two tools do I need?
Exacto blade and a cutting mat
What two things do I need for paper mache?
Paper and Glue
Whenever I make something, what needs to go on my work?
My name
Our first unit in class covered the seven what?
Elements of Art
How many layers of paper mache need to be applied to your sculpture?
One
After painting with gesso, where should my paintbrush go?
Water cup
Who is credited as the creator of Alebrijes?
Pedro Linares Lopez
What layer goes onto my balloon first when making my fish sculpture?
Plaster
How do I make a tertiary color?
Mix a primary and a secondary together
Instead of crushing paper, what thing sculptable material can I use to build forms for my Alebrije?
Tinfoil
When properly using the Exacto blade, where should your hands be?
Holding your work, away from the blade
What clay-like material can be used to smooth over imperfections on your sculpture?
Art paste
Which comes first, gesso or paper mache?
Paper mache
What is a skeleton's favorite meal?
Ribs
Which takes longer to dry completely, paper mache or acrylic paint?
Paper mache
When using the hot glue gun, what is the greatest safety danger present?
Burns
What is Folk Art?
A style of art that shows the values of a culture or community
While painting, you may need to make a shade of a color. What can you add to a color to create a shade?
Black
What hard candy do I keep stocked on my desk?
Lifesavers
Why is it so important to finish the first layer of plaster on the balloon in one day?
The balloon will shrink, making it difficult to cover gaps later on
After painting, what is the name of the flat plastic container do I need to wash off?
Palette
Plaster is a mix of what ingredients?
Water, sand, limestone
What element of art changes as you go from plaster to paper mache?
Texture
What is my favorite Holiday?
Halloween