Safety/Procedures
If you are late to class, what is the appropriate pace to enter the studio?
T/F: Like playing a sport or instrument, making art requires practice to get better at it
TRUE
T/F: Once a clay piece is completely dry you can re-wet it to continue working on it.
FALSE
How many paper towels are appropriate to use after washing your hands?
1-2
What is the name of the "glue" used to connect two pieces of clay together
Slip
What type of shoes are most appropriate for the 3D studio?
Closed-toed shoes and shoes you are ok getting a little dusty
T/F: 3D Art can be functional (meaning it serves a practical purpose)
TRUE
What do you call clay that has been fired for the first time?
Bisque
What should you do if you see dirty tools/materials in the sink but they are not yours?
Help clean them up and get them put away.
What is the process of attaching two pieces of clay together properly?
Slip and score
Where should drinks or food be stored during class time?
What are the three dimensions of sculpture?
Height, Width, and Depth
What is the last and final stage of firing?
Glaze/Glazeware
Whose responsibility is it to put tools away, and where do they get placed at the end of class?
Each table is responsible and they are placed on the 7th grade art shelf.
What happens when you fire clay that is too thick or has air trapped inside?
It will explode
Where should you go in case of a tornado?
Ceramics is only clay-based, Sculpture can be made of any 3D material(s)
What do we call clay that has never been fired?
Greenware
How should you store your clay project when you've finished working for the day?
Spray your piece, use a damp paper towel (if necessary), enclose in plastic bag with as little air as possible
What do you call the process of removing air pockets by pushing clay down and rolling through?
Wedging
What should you do if the fire alarm goes off?
Unlock and open the fire escape sliding glass door and head away from the building (but not into the street)
Name three materials used to make 3D Art, also known as Sculpture.
Clay, wire, metal, plaster, wood, paper, marble, etc.
What drying stage should your clay piece be at in order to get fired for the first time?
Bone dry
When the clean-up timer goes off, what should you do? (need specifics)
Wipe your spot down with a moist (but not damp) sponge, squeegee it dry, clean off your tools, and place them back on 7th 7th-grade shelf.
Name three types of handbuilding techniques used for clay.
Pinch, coiling, slab-rolling, carving, modeling/sculpting, mold-making, slip-casting