Fiber Arts Techniques: Felting

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of felting, a fiber arts technique that involves matting and compacting wool or other animal fibers to create a solid fabric.
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What is the process of matting and compacting wool or other animal fibers to create a solid fabric called?

  1. Knitting

  2. Crocheting

  3. Felting

  4. Weaving


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is a fiber arts technique that involves matting and compacting wool or other animal fibers to create a solid fabric.

What are the two main types of felting?

  1. Wet felting and dry felting

  2. Needle felting and wet felting

  3. Dry felting and needle felting

  4. Wet felting and needle felting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two main types of felting are wet felting and dry felting.

Which type of felting uses water and soap to mat the fibers?

  1. Wet felting

  2. Dry felting

  3. Needle felting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wet felting uses water and soap to mat the fibers.

Which type of felting uses a barbed needle to poke the fibers into a solid fabric?

  1. Wet felting

  2. Dry felting

  3. Needle felting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Needle felting uses a barbed needle to poke the fibers into a solid fabric.

What is the most common type of wool used for felting?

  1. Merino wool

  2. Angora wool

  3. Cashmere wool

  4. Mohair wool


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merino wool is the most common type of wool used for felting because it is very fine and soft.

What are some of the things that can be made using felting?

  1. Hats

  2. Scarves

  3. Bags

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hats, scarves, and bags are just a few of the things that can be made using felting.

What is the term for the process of adding color to felt?

  1. Dyeing

  2. Painting

  3. Printing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyeing is the term for the process of adding color to felt.

What is the term for the process of adding texture to felt?

  1. Embossing

  2. Printing

  3. Needle felting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embossing, printing, and needle felting are all techniques that can be used to add texture to felt.

What is the term for the process of finishing felt?

  1. Fulling

  2. Blocking

  3. Pressing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fulling, blocking, and pressing are all techniques that can be used to finish felt.

What is the term for the process of making felt from recycled materials?

  1. Upcycling

  2. Recycling

  3. Repurposing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Upcycling is the term for the process of making felt from recycled materials.

What is the term for the process of making felt from animal hair?

  1. Spinning

  2. Weaving

  3. Felting

  4. Knitting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is the term for the process of making felt from animal hair.

What is the term for the process of making felt from plant fibers?

  1. Spinning

  2. Weaving

  3. Felting

  4. Knitting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is the term for the process of making felt from plant fibers.

What is the term for the process of making felt from synthetic fibers?

  1. Spinning

  2. Weaving

  3. Felting

  4. Knitting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is the term for the process of making felt from synthetic fibers.

What is the term for the process of making felt from a combination of fibers?

  1. Spinning

  2. Weaving

  3. Felting

  4. Knitting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is the term for the process of making felt from a combination of fibers.

What is the term for the process of making felt from a single fiber?

  1. Spinning

  2. Weaving

  3. Felting

  4. Knitting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Felting is the term for the process of making felt from a single fiber.

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