Clay Stages
What is the stage of clay where the most amount of water is present?
What is slip?
What is the machine called that gets really hot that we put clay in to make it a permanent object?
What is a kiln?
A lung disease that can affect people that work with clay.
What is silicosis?
The tool used to cut pieces of clay.
What is a wire cutter?
What is the stage of clay where the clay is brand new and is very soft but is not liquid?
What is plastic?
Any stage of clay before it is fired or put into the kiln?
What is greenware?
This mineral can be found in dirt, rock, sand, and clay. It is what causes silicosis.
What is silica?
These types of tools can be wooden or metal and they are used to smooth and shape clay.
What are modeling tools?
During which stage will clay hold it's shape best?
What is leather hard?
Once clay is fired in the kiln one time what is it called?
What is bisqueware?
Can any damage done by these particles be reversed? Why?
What is no? This is because the silica can not escape your lungs.
These tools are used for scoring clay/ poking holes.
What are needle tools/ kitchen tools?
During which stage is clay ready to enter the kiln? When is it most dry?
What is bone dry?
Once glaze is painted onto the clay and fired in the kiln it is called what?
What is glazeware?
Should you use a broom or a mop to clean up after using clay and why?
What is you should use a mop because it picks up the particles instead of pushing them into the air?
This tool is used to absorb excess moisture or smooth out a clay project.
What is sponge/ chamois cloth?
During which stage is clay most fragile?
What is bone dry?
What do we put onto clay in order to make it waterproof and functional (a mug or plate)?
What is glaze?
Name 3 ways that you can create a safe working environment while using clay.
What is:
1. Use wet cleaning methods
2. Keep the area clean
3.Prevent dust from forming, avoid shaking out mats/ towels.
4. Avoid dusting off your hands
5. Wear a mask to protect your lungs
6. Wash hands and face after working with clay
Used to spin stuff around while glazing/ working on a clay piece.
What is a banding wheel?