Clay Modeling and Simple Sculptures: Learn the Basics of Sculpture for 1st Graders

Question 1

Which material is best for making a small animal sculpture?

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Clay

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Metal

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Wood

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Stone

Question 2

Which material is the best choice for making a sculpture that will last for a long time?

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Bronze

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Clay

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Paper

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Wood

Question 3

Which of these is something you can easily mold and shape?

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Clay

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

Question 4

When clay gets wet, what happens to it?

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It becomes soft and can easily lose its shape.

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It becomes hard and strong.

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It stays the same.

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It becomes waterproof.

Question 5

Can sculptures be made from materials besides metal?

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Yes, sculptures can be made from other materials

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No, sculptures can only be made from metal

Question 6

Which material is the best choice for a sculpture that will be outside and exposed to the weather?

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Bronze

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Paper

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Clay

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Wood

Question 7

What happens when we put clay sculptures in the oven?

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The clay will harden and become strong.

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The clay will melt and become a liquid.

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The clay will stay soft and squishy.

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The clay will turn into a different color.

Question 8

What is an artwork called when it's made in three dimensions, like a statue or a clay figure?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Collage

Question 9

Can you mold clay into different shapes?

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Yes, I can make it into different shapes.

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No, it's too hard.

Question 10

When making a clay sculpture, how can you make sure it stands up straight without falling over?

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Make the bottom of the sculpture wider and heavier than the top.

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Use very heavy clay to make your sculpture.

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Make the sculpture as tall as possible.

Question 11

When making a clay sculpture, how can you make sure it doesn't tip over?

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Make the bottom of your sculpture wide and flat.

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Make your sculpture as tall as possible.

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Use the heaviest clay you can find.

Question 12

When making a clay sculpture, how can you make sure it stays standing up?

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Make the bottom of your sculpture wider and heavier than the top.

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Use heavy materials for the top of your sculpture and lighter materials for the bottom.

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Make sure all the sides of your sculpture are exactly the same size.

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It doesn't matter how you build your sculpture, it will always stand up on its own.

Question 13

When you make a sculpture, what property of the material allows you to bend or shape it into the form you want?

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Malleability

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Durability

Question 14

Which material can you use to make a sculpture that you can shape and mold?

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Clay

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Paper

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Glass

Question 15

What material is used to make a wire sculpture?

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Wire

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Paper

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Clay

Question 16

When creating a sculpture out of paper, which special quality of paper allows us to bend and shape it?

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Its ability to fold and bend

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Its toughness

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Its waterproof nature

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Its colorful appearance

Question 17

When making a clay sculpture, what's most important to consider to keep it standing upright?

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How its weight is balanced

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Its height

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Its weight

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Its color

Question 18

How can we make sure our clay sculpture can stand up straight and not fall over?

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Use a flat base that is wider than the bottom of the sculpture.

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Make the sculpture very tall and thin.

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Use the heaviest materials we can find.

Question 19

What makes paper great for making sculptures?

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It can be folded and shaped easily.

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It's thin and light.

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It has a smooth surface.

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It soaks up paint well.

Question 20

When making a clay sculpture, how can you check if it's balanced and won't fall over?

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Look at its shape and where the heavy parts are

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Weigh it in your hands

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Roll it around on the table

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Guess

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a property of clay?

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It is a type of rock.

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It is soft and easy to shape.

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It can be baked to make it hard and strong.

Question 22

When making a sculpture, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Making sure it's balanced and has good proportions

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Using lots of bright colors

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Adding as many details as possible

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a material used to make sculptures?

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Paper

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

Question 24

When making a sculpture, what is the most important thing to think about?

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How balanced and shaped it is

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How big it is

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What color it is

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What it is made of

Question 25

When making a sculpture, it's important to make sure it doesn't fall over. Which of these will help keep your sculpture balanced?

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Make the bottom of the sculpture wider than the top.

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Use only one kind of material in your sculpture.

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Put heavy things on one side of the sculpture.

Question 26

When making a sculpture out of clay, what special quality makes it easy to change its shape?

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How easy it is to mold

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How long it lasts

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How hard it is

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How see-through it is

Question 27

Before you start sculpting, what's the first thing you should do?

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Get your tools and clay ready.

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Draw a picture of your sculpture.

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Start shaping the clay.

Question 28

When working with different clay materials, how do the tools and techniques you use affect the final look of your sculpture?

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The tools and techniques you use can change the shape, texture, and overall look of your sculpture.

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The tools and techniques you use don't affect the final look of your sculpture.

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The tools and techniques you use only change the size of your sculpture.

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The tools and techniques you use only change the color of your sculpture.

Question 29

To make a clay sculpture's surface smooth, which tool should you use?

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A wooden modeling tool

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A paintbrush

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A sculpting knife

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A metal spatula

Question 30

When making a sculpture, why is it important to think about balance and proportion?

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Balance helps the sculpture stand upright, while proportion makes it look realistic.

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Balance is not important, but proportion makes the sculpture look attractive.

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Proportion is not important, but balance helps the sculpture look realistic.

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Neither balance nor proportion matters in making a sculpture.

Question 31

When creating a sculpture, it's important to think about how it might affect others. What should you keep in mind?

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How it might make people feel

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How it will look in a museum

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How much it will cost to make

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How long it will take to finish

Question 32

What makes sculptures different from paintings? Sculptures are three-dimensional, meaning they have:

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Three dimensions, length, width, and height

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Only one side

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Two dimensions, length and width

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Multiple dimensions that can change

Question 33

Where would people be more likely to touch a sculpture of a dog, in a park or in a museum?

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In a park

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In a museum

Question 34

Imagine you're making a clay dinosaur sculpture. What steps would you take to create it, considering the materials, tools, and techniques you might use?

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First, I'd draw the dinosaur, then use clay to make the basic shape. I'd use my fingers and a sculpting tool to add details like scales and claws.

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I'd gather materials like clay, tools, and paint, then start sculpting without a plan.

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I'd use only one tool for the whole sculpture because consistency is important.

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I'd paint the sculpture before it's dry so the paint soaks into the clay and looks brighter.

Question 35

When artists create and share their art, what is something important they should keep in mind?

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How their art will make people feel

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How much money they will earn

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What materials they will use

Question 36

Which tool is helpful for adding special touches to a clay sculpture?

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Modeling tool

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Paintbrush

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Scissors

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Pencil

Question 37

How can a sculpture tell a story or show a feeling?

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By using real-life details to show a certain event or person.

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By using shapes and forms that don't look like real things to create a feeling or mood.

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By only using natural materials found in nature.

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By being very big in size.

Question 38

What is the best way to join two pieces of clay together?

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Score and slip

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Use water

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Use glue

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Use tape

Question 39

What is the purpose of using a wire armature in a clay sculpture?

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To provide support

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To create texture

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To add weight

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To make it easier to paint

Question 40

Which of these tools is used to create a hole in a clay sculpture?

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Needle tool

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Carving tool

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Modeling tool

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Loop tool

Question 41

What can't we do with clay?

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Paint it with watercolors

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Make shapes by pressing it

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Roll it out flat

Question 42

When making a clay sculpture, what can you use to make it stronger?

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A straw

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A stick

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A piece of paper

Question 43

What special feature of clay makes it possible to shape it into sculptures?

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We can easily mold it

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It stays wet for a long time

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It hardens quickly in the air

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It changes color when we mix it

Question 44

When we use clay to make sculptures, what special quality of the clay makes it easy to shape and mold?

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It's soft and easy to mold

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Its many beautiful colors

Question 45

When we sculpt with clay, what tools can we use to shape and mold it?

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Our own fingers and hands

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A spoon or sculpting tool

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A paintbrush with water

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A hammer

Question 46

When working with clay to make a sculpture, why is it important to keep it moist?

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To prevent it from becoming hard and dry

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To make it easier to stick to your hands

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To prepare it for painting later

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To make it easier to transport

Question 47

What does it mean to 'score' clay?

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To make a design on the surface with a tool

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To cut the clay into pieces

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To join two pieces of clay together

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To roll out the clay

Question 48

Which of these is the most important tool for clay modeling?

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Your fingers

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A modeling tool

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A rolling pin

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A paintbrush

Question 49

What is the term for a three-dimensional shape made from clay?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Pottery

Question 50

What is a good way to dry clay?

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In the sun on a warm, dry day

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In the oven at a low temperature

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In the microwave on a low setting

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By blowing on it

Question 51

What is a 'slip' in clay modeling?

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A mixture of clay and water

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A type of paint

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A tool for cutting clay

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A way to smooth clay

Question 52

How can you make your sculpture look more interesting using the space around it?

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Use negative space

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Add more clay

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Paint your sculpture different colors

Question 53

Sculptors make their sculptures look interesting by using balance and asymmetry. How does a sculptor create asymmetry in a sculpture?

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Use different shapes and sizes on different sides

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Use the same shapes and sizes on both sides

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Make the sculpture very tall

Question 54

What tool is used to carve and shape the clay?

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Needle tool

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Rolling pin

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Sponge

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Water cup

Question 55

Which place would be a good location for a sculpture of a lion?

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A park

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A library

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A kitchen

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A bathroom

Question 56

What's the main difference between a statue and a sculpture?

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A statue is always a person or animal, while a sculpture can be anything.

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A statue is made of stone, while a sculpture can be made of any material.

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A statue is always big, while a sculpture can be small.

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A sculpture is always abstract, while a statue is always realistic.

Question 57

Who is an artist that creates sculptures?

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Sculptor

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Painter

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Musician

Question 58

Which of these is **not** a type of sculpture?

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Painting

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Statue

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Relief

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Mobile

Question 59

What shape do you get when you roll clay into a ball?

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Sphere

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Cube

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Triangle

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Oval

Question 60

Which tool can you use to add lines or patterns to clay?

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Toothpick

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Paintbrush

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Scissor

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Sponge

Question 61

What do we call the way we shape clay by pressing and smoothing it?

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Modeling

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Pinching

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Smudging

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Carving

Question 62

Why do we use a base when creating a clay sculpture?

Accepted Answer

To hold and balance the sculpture

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To make it colorful and pretty

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To make it last longer

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To stop it from drying out

Question 63

When making a sculpture, why is it important to use our imagination?

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Imagination helps us create our own unique ideas.

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Imagination means we should copy other people's ideas.

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a way to shape clay?

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Painting

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Pinching

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Rolling

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Slapping