Sculpture Review

line

vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and any type of width

extruding

pushing or pulling a shape or form out from a surface to make it stick out more into space.

proportion

The relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc.

contrast

showing big differences to make something stand out

value

The lightness or darkness of a color

Metal Rib

Slab roller

modeling techniques

shape a soft material (like clay, wax, or dough) by adding, pushing, pulling, or smoothing it

planar

using flat shapes or surfaces to build or define a sculpture

mixed media

mixing different materials together in one sculpture

work-hardened

metal that gets harder the more you bend or shape it

Clay joining techniques

The 4 S's : Score, slip, stick, smooth

Control clay water contents

Even moisture = even drying = fewer cracks

Leather hard

Clay that's partly dry — firm, but still has some moisture.

underglaze

colored decoration you paint onto clay before glazing