Sculpture

Sculpture

The practice of shaping figures or designs in the round or in relief - such as by chiseling marble, modeling clay, or casting in metal - in order to create a work of art.

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die

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

A device to create multiples of an original by stamping or pressing. Usually made of tool steel with a male and female half.

dolomite

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Ceramic base material used to enhance plasticity in ceramic clay bodies.

dye

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

A coloration used in waste mold casting to determine when the removal mold is coming close to the cast piece, thus preventing damage to the cast.

dust mask

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Face device, in styles ranging from cotton gauze to cylinder cartridge containers, to protect against inhalation of dust and fumes while mold making and casting.

ductile

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Capable of being fashioned into a new form, as in aluminum wire or almaloy wire.

Dresden Clay

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Trade name of Sculpture House, Inc. An English talc pottery clay that contains grog.

draw knife

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

A flat or concave beveled blade with perpendicular handles so that the blade can be drawn or pulled toward the body of the user. Used in boat making and wood carving.