Clay
This is the best way to keep moisture in large portions of clay.
What are wet rags?
This liquid is painted onto an already fired piece of pottery to add color and shine.
What is glaze?
This is what is needed to activate the plaster.
What is water?
You need a lot of this while throwing.
What is water?
The long, pointy tool used for scratching tiny details into your clay.
What is a needle tool?
This method of building uses snake-like ropes of clay.
What is coil building?
This is something you can do once a piece is fired to help smooth out a rough surface.
What is sanding?
This is what you should never do with leftover plaster material.
What is pour down the sink or drain?
The first (and sometimes the most difficult) step of throwing on the wheel.
What is centering the clay?
A long, flat piece of metal with a handle used for cutting clay.
What is a clay knife?
This method of building uses flat, rolled out pieces of clay that are then joined together.
This is the best paint to use for most surfaces that you wish to decorate because it is permanent and fast drying.
What is acrylic paint?
The method in which you clean your hands after using plaster.
What is wipe with a dry paper towel, then a wet paper towel, and then rinse with water?
Where your elbows should be when working on the wheel.
What is on your thighs?
The best tool for removing a piece from the wheel.
What is a wire tool?
The method that must be used when joining two pieces of clay together.
What is score and slip?
This type of liquid can be painted onto an unfired piece of pottery and their colors can be mixed like paint.
What is underglaze?
What you should wear for protection while using plaster.
What is a face mask or respirator?
Small, absorbent object to wipe away excess moisture as well as smooth.
What is a sponge?
A small wooden or metal tool that comes in different shapes that is used to smooth and shape clay.
What is a rib?
This is the method of pushing out air bubbles from your clay before you start building with it.
What is wedging?
A thick spackle-like substance that can be used to smooth out minor lumps and bumps.
What is modeling paste?
This is what forms on top of the water when mixing plaster to let you know you have added enough powder.
What is a hill or island?
The speed at which it is safe to pull up the walls of your piece.
What is slow?
The large plastic disk that is set atop the metal surface of the wheel that is easily removed afterward.
What is a bat?