Folk Art Big Brain Tests
Enjoy these Folk Art Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Folk Art knowledge you have.
Question 1
Should you wash your brush regularly during a painting session?
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Definately. Always work with a clean moist brush. |
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Usually: Some painting techniques call for using a dirty brush as you move from one colour to the next. |
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Question 2
Can you speed dry your painting during a painting session
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Yes. You can use a hairdryer. |
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No: it must air dry |
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Sometimes: You can use a hairdryer to speed up the drying of acrylic paint. |
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Question 4
When painting should you hold your brush like a pencil?
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No. It is a brush and should be held upright. |
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Yes. This is comfortable. |
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For most techniques it should be upright toward the ceiling. |
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Question 5
Can you keep your acrylic paint useable for 2 weeks?
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Yes. By using a wet palette and keeping a lid on it. |
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No. It is no good once exposed to the air. |
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Question 6
Should you seal your wood pieces?
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Yes. You can seal them before painting and again with a varnish after to protect the work from the elements. |
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No the paint will last on it´s own. |
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Question 7
Is it necessary to sand everything before you paint it?
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Yes. There is nothing worse thatn the feel of a rough painting surface, and it can ruin your brushes. |
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Never. Too much like hard work. |
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99% of the time yes. The only exception would be where you were wanting a rougher more textured look. |
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Question 8
Can I use laundry soap to clean my brushes?
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Yes. It will get your brushes clean. |
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Yes but know that it is not formulated for cleaning paint from brushes and won´t work as well as commercial brush cleaners. |
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No. It clogs the ferrule. |
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No: It ruins your bristles. |
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Question 9
Is it ok to use ordinary house paint to basecoat my pieces?
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Yes! Of course. Any paint will do! |
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No. It does not have the same artist quality properties as artist quality paints. |
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Question 10
What is the name of the brush which is flattened in the ferrule and rounded on the end?
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Flat brush |
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Round brush |
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Angle Shader |
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Filbert |
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Question 11
Can I paint directly onto metal and glass?
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Yes. Just go ahead. |
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Yes provided you are using a paint manufactured specifically for this purpose. |
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No. It must be primed first or the paint won´t stick. |
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