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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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texture

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Visual or tactile surface of a body or substance; the feel of a certain material. One textures sculpture in a cutting fashion.

tin

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Low melting alloy that is malleable at ordinary temperatures. Used as a component with bronze and lead. Used as a filler and bonding agent.

tooth

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

That part of a stone carving tool that cuts a small section; also known as the cutting part on a rack or claw chisel.

tongs

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Tool used to securely hold a material or ceramic piece while working on it when hand holding it is not feasible

tin oxide

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Powder polishing compound that creates a deep luster finish.

torch

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Flame producing device used in wax working and bronze casting; its fuel base is alcohol or propane.

translucent

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Able to transmit light, as in translucent alabaster, a carving stone.

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