Experimenting with materials and techniques test questions

1

Why might you experiment with harder pencils like a 6H?

2

Why might you experiment with charcoal instead of pencil?

3

Which type of paper is best to use when working with pastels?

4

Why is acrylic paint good for experimenting with impasto effects?

5

How could you experiment with collagraph techniques?

6

What could be a good starting point if you want to work in 3D but lack confidence in this area?

7

What would be a good way to experiment with repeat patterns?

8

What of these materials would be best to use when experimenting with organic forms for a 3D design?

9

What material would be best to use when experimenting with the construction of different garments or textile designs?

10

What should you concentrate on when you record your experiments?