Clay Basics
What is clay?
Very fine particles of rock that are compressed
What are pressed or rolled flat sections of clay?
Slabs
Where is the Kiln located?
Mr. Windsors Ag Shop
What is slip?
Watered down clay
What two slab building tools are used to roll slabs?
Rolling pin and slab guides
What tool is used for cutting clay?
Wire Cutter
What happens if you do not score and slip correctly?
The pieces may fall apart when drying or firing.
Clay Slabs should be no smaller than _____ and no bigger than _____
1/4 inch and 1/2 inch
What tool makes the surface of your pottery smooth and absorb excess water?
Sponge
What does malleable mean?
Can be easily shaped without bending or cracking.
What is a piece of clay rolled like a rope, used in making pottery?
Coil
What tool is used for cutting, incising, and scoring?
Needle tool
What is a kiln?
A furnace or oven used to fire pottery or fusing glass
What is the process of joining 2 pieces of clay together? (SSS)
Score, Slip, and Smooth
What is wedging clay?
Kneading clay to remove air bubbles.