JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Flashcards: Meaning, Materials and Methods of Craft Making

Question 1

What is a craft?

Accepted Answer

A useful or decorative object made skilfully, especially by hand.

Question 2

What should be considered first when selecting a craft material?

Accepted Answer

Its suitability for the object’s purpose and method.

Question 3

Which material is suitable for making a paper model?

Accepted Answer

cardboard

Question 4

Which material is suitable for moulding a small pot?

Accepted Answer

clay

Question 5

Which material is suitable for threading beads?

Accepted Answer

strong thread

Question 6

What is construction in craft making?

Accepted Answer

Assembling separate parts to form an object.

Question 7

What is moulding in craft?

Accepted Answer

Shaping a workable material by hand or with a mould.

Question 8

What is weaving?

Accepted Answer

Interlacing flexible strands to make a surface or object.

Question 9

What is carving?

Accepted Answer

Forming a design by cutting material away.

Question 10

What is threading?

Accepted Answer

Passing thread through items such as beads to join or arrange them.

Question 11

What is firing in craft production?

Accepted Answer

Heating clay objects strongly to harden them permanently.

Question 12

What is blacksmithing?

Accepted Answer

Shaping heated metal with tools such as hammer and anvil.

Question 13

Which tool is most suitable for cutting cardboard?

Accepted Answer

scissors or a craft knife used safely

Question 14

What is gum or glue used for in a paper craft?

Accepted Answer

Joining pieces together.

Question 15

Why should a design be sketched before materials are cut?

Accepted Answer

To plan dimensions and reduce waste or mistakes.

Question 16

Which method best suits making a small bead necklace?

Accepted Answer

threading

Question 17

Which method best suits making a clay bowl?

Accepted Answer

moulding

Question 18

Why should locally available waste materials be cleaned before craft use?

Accepted Answer

To make them safer and more suitable for handling.

Question 19

Which is NOT safe craft practice: using a cutting mat, storing needles securely, wearing protection, or cutting toward the supporting hand?

Accepted Answer

cutting toward the supporting hand

Question 20

A cardboard box collapses at its joints. What improvement is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use stronger tabs or suitable adhesive and allow the joints to set.

Strong work.