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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Sculpture

kiln wash

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Used on the interior walls of a kiln so glazes and clay will not adhere to its shelves or walls. It is a dry material, not meant to wash the kiln.

knife rasp

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Tooth rasp rounded on one end and shaped like a knife blade on the other, specifically designed and produced for wood and stone sculpture.

kiln furniture

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Shelves, posts, stilts, and holding devices for pottery and ceramic pieces, used in the firing process of a kiln.

kiln wheel

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Potter’s wheel turned manually by kicking with the foot. The base of the wheel or flywheel is formed of cement bricks or heavy metal.

double wire end

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

A tool made with cutting wires on each end with a wooden or metal tapered handle to secure the two working ends; used in clay modeling and plaster work.