Wooden hammers used in sculpting are referred to as what?

Wooden hammers used in sculpting are known as mallets. Mallets are designed specifically for sculpting and woodworking tasks, allowing the artist to apply force to chisels or other tools without damaging the cutting edge or the material being worked on. They are typically made from softer materials, like wood or rubber, which absorb some impact, providing better control and reducing the risk of injury. This makes them essential for delicate sculpting work where precision is necessary.

The other choices do not fit this description: rasps are tools used for smoothing and shaping surfaces, chisels are cutting tools used to carve or cut hard materials, and pliers are gripping tools used for bending or compressing objects, none of which are used in the same manner as mallets in sculpting.