Across
- 4. A technique for depicting three-dimensional space on a flat surface.
- 5. Pot A simple form made by pinching the clay with your fingers.
- 8. The path the viewer’s eye follows through the artwork, often leading to focal areas.
- 11. A roller used to apply ink evenly onto the printing surface.
- 16. The lightness or darkness of a color or shade.
- 17. Mixing colors or values smoothly so there are no harsh lines.
- 19. Hook A safety tool used to hold a block steady while carving.
- 20. soft, workable stage of clay
- 22. The difference between elements to create visual interest (e.g., light vs. dark, rough vs. smooth).
- 24. A flat, enclosed area that has two dimensions: length and width. Can be geometric or organic.
- 25. A single image created from a printmaking surface.
- 26. Partially dried clay that is firm but still workable.
- 27. A smooth, flat tool used to press paper onto the inked block.
Down
- 1. A set of identical prints made from the same plate or block.
- 2. The process of creating artworks by printing, usually on paper.
- 3. Clay that has been fired once, but not yet glazed.
- 6. A three-dimensional object or something in a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be 3D.
- 7. The repetition of elements or combinations of elements in a predictable way.
- 9. The part of the artwork that catches the viewer’s attention.
- 10. The surface quality of an object. Can be actual (real) or implied (suggested visually).
- 12. Rolling clay into long ropes and stacking them to build up a form.
- 13. Completely dried clay, very fragile and ready to be fired.
- 14. Scratching the surface (scoring) and using liquid clay (slip) to join pieces of clay together.
- 15. Kneading clay to remove air bubbles and ensure consistency.
- 18. The surface (wood, linoleum, or other) used to carve or draw the design.
- 21. A mark with length and direction. Can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, or zigzag.
- 23. The area between and around objects. Can be positive (filled) or negative (empty)