Ceramics
Clay that is bendable and easily manipulated
plastic clay
This is the "glue" that helps bond pieces of clay together. It is clay mixed with water.
slip
What is the area around and between objects?
space
Ms. Hoskins' favorite type of chocolate.
Dove Milk Chocolate
What do you do after you sand your project?
Clean the dust off your project with a damp sponge.
Also clean up the table.
What are the 4 S's?
score, slip, stick, smooth
To scratch the surface of the clay in order to create a rough surface (like velcro) that helps create a strong bond when attaching clay.
scoring
What is light and dark in artwork?
value
How old is Ms. Hoskins' son, Henry?
7 years old
What hand-building technique uses your thumb and fingers to press the clay into shape?
the "pinch technique"
What are minerals mixed with water used to "paint" ceramics?
glaze
What is clay called when it is completely dry?
bone dry
What is the surface quality of something that can be seen or felt?
texture
What is Ms. Hoskins' art-room motto?
"Nice Stuff Takes Time"
What stops the firing process in the kiln?
the pyrometric cone
The 4S's are used for which sculpture technique?
additive sculpture
If your project is too thick, there’s a chance that it might _____________ in the kiln.
explode, blow up, break apart
What is a mark that is longer than it is wide called?
a line
Ms. Hoskins does this to the clay to ensure an even consistency. This aligns the particles of clay and makes sure there are no air bubbles.
wedging
Which two stages of clay are NOT green-ware?
bisqueware and glazeware
What is clay that has been fired once making it permanent?
bisqueware
What are unfired pieces of clay?
greenware
What is light reflected off of objects?
color
Where did Ms. Hoskins meet her husband?
at a flower shop
What hand-building technique uses flat pieces of clay attached together?
slab building