Clay Building
Creating Clay!
Stages of Clay
The Final Touches!
100
A long, rolled out "worm" of clay
What is a coil
100
Doing this is important so that you have a plan and don't have to remake pieces that are incorrect sizes.
What is...Why is it important to sketch out your design and create templates before you start building with clay?
100
Clay is the most workable in this stage. It is soft and pliable.
What is plastic/wet
100
It is made of water, minerals/sand, and color pigments.
What is glaze?
200
A flat piece of clay with an even thickness
What is a slab
200
Art that serves a purpose and is created for practical use.
What is functional art
200
At this stage, clay has some moisture but is not very pliable. It is perfect for slab construction and for carving into.
What is leatherhard
200
The special furnace that reaches high temperatures used for firing clay products
What is a kiln?
300
The method of attaching two pieces of clay together
What is scoring and slipping
300
Art that is created mainly for decoration rather than practical use
What is non- functional art
300
At this stage, the clay has not been fired yet and is the most fragile. It is completely dry
What is greenware?
400
The clay has been fired one time. It is ready to be glazed.
What is bisqueware
500
The clay in this stage has been fired twice. It is at it's completed stage.
What is glazeware or ceramicware
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