Ceramic Stages
What is slip?
Slip is the glue of the ceramic world. It is made out of water & clay
What is a coil?
A coil is a rope-like piece of clay made by rolling clay in between your hands or on a table.
What is a needle tool & what can you use it for?
A needle tool is a sharp, needle-like tool used for carving, piercing, scratching, etc.
What do you need to do to your project when Ms.K calls clean up?
Put it on a board, wrap it up with plastic, make sure your name is on it (written in sharpie on tape), & put it on your periods shelf
What is Ms.K's bathroom policy?
Check in w/ Ms.K, & grab the pass & go. One person at a time
What is clay called when it is completely dry?
Bone Dry
What does slipping & scoring do?
It is used to attach pieces of clay together
What is a Chamois cloth & what is it used for?
A chamois cloth is a small piece of fabric that is used for smoothing down pieces of clay
What do you need to wipe clean during clean up?
Your tools & your table!
New starting this quarter: the floor surrounding your chair!
Does Ms.K grade you down for late work?
No! You do not get graded lower for late work. You will, however, receive a temporary placeholder grade until projects are completed & turned in
What is glaze?
Glaze is the paint of the ceramic world.
What is a slab?
A slab is a flattened piece of clay-can be used to make mugs, boxes, tiles
What tools do you need to roll a slab?
A rolling pin & a clay mat to keep the clay from sticking to the table
When do you wash your hands?
After you're done cleaning! Otherwise, your hands will get dirty again while you clean
How much of your grade does Do Nows count for & how many can you make up per quarter?
Do Nows count for 10% of your grade & you can make up 5 per quarter
How many times do your projects need to be fired in the kiln?
Twice! Once at the bone dry stage, & once after glazing
What do you need to do to pieces of clay that are thicker than the width of your thumb?
You need to hollow out pieces of clay that are thicker than your thumb because clay that is too thick will take too long to dry & may still have moisture in it when put in the kiln
What is the name of the tool used to hollow out pieces of clay?
A ribbon tool or a loop tool
Why is important to make sure tools & tables & the floor are clay free?
So it's clean for the next class, it is important to clean up after yourself, & because clay dust is toxic to breathe in over a long period of time!
What percentage of your grade do finished clay projects count for?
60% of your grade!!!
What is the name of clay that has been fired once making it permanent?
Bisque
Why do you need to pierce a hole into a hollowed piece of clay?
To allow air to flow out of your piece while in the kiln. Trapped air will heat up & cause your piece to explode!
What is the name of the tool that heats up clay in the ceramic classroom?
A kiln!
How much time does Ms. K give you to clean-up?
7-8 minutes
What are classroom community points & how can you lose them?
Each student starts off the quarter with 10 classroom community points. You can lose points by not cleaning up after yourself, leaving class unexcused, prolonged unexcused absences.