Clay Preparation
The process of removing air bubbles in clay
Wedging
The hand-building method of using your thumb and fingers to push the clay
Pinching
This tool used to roll out clay
roller
water and earth (soil, dirt, rocks)
liquidey stage of clay and acts like a glue
Slip
Cracking is caused by this:
Throwing
Name the tools that are used to roll out an even-thickness slab.
Shims
The machine used to heat and bake clay?
Kiln
At this stage, Clay is the perfect mailable consistency to build and work with.
Plastic or Greenware
What type of pot can you create by pinching
Pinch Pot
The process of attaching clay pieces together
Score & Slip
Tools used to shape clay
modeling tools
The term used once clay has been fired
Bisqueware
At this stage, clay has lost some moisture and is best for building walls, or carving designs into.
Leather Hard
why should clay be cleaned using wet methods (using water and sponges/towels not sweeping)
Breathing in dry clay is hazardous to lung health
Slabs
This sharp tool is best to cut out large pieces of clay.
Wire Cutter
The stage of clay after it has been fired
Bisqueware or Glazeware
What is used to prevent drying when more time is needed to work with the clay
Bag or cover it and place with a damp paper towel
A long rope of clay
Coil
Use this tool to smooth out edges.
Damp Sponge
This is what gives clay its shiny, colorful glass surface.
Glaze
At this stage, clay has lost all moisture and you can no longer build, attach, or carve into it.
Bone Dry