Clay Basics
Earth and Water
Pinch, Coil, Slab
What are the 3 handbuilding techniques we learned this semester?
Cutting, scoring, adding details
What is the needle tool?
Bisque Firing
What is the first firing called?
To keep the studio safe
Why clean up your tools?
Wedging
What must be done with clay before using it?
To attach clay pieces together
What are the 4s: score, slip, smoosh, and smooth
Rib Tool
What tool is used to help shape, smooth, and compress clay?
Adds color and makes pottery waterproof
What does glaze do?
It clogs pipes
Why not pour clay down the sink?
The stage of clay that is able to be shaped without cracking.
What is plastic?
Liquid clay used as glue
What is slip?
Loop tool
What tool is used to carve out clay that is too thick or to carve design into the clay?
A high temperature oven for firing clay
What is a kiln?
Clean and wipe down the tables.
What should you do before being excused?
Not thicker than your thumb or thinner than your pinkie.
What is the Clay Cowabunga?
Rolling pin
What tool helps to flatten clay evenly?
Damp Yellow Sponge
What tool is used to add water to clay and smooth it out?
The degree to which glaze is non-transparent.
What is glaze opacity?
To prevent drying and or cracking
Why keep clay moist?
The stage of clay when fired the first time
What is Greenware or Bone Dry?
To prevent cracking
Why compress clay or not use too much water?
To improve craftsmanship and control
Why is it important to use the right tool?
A piece of pottery that has been fired after glazing it
Not throwing clay or horseplaying
What is respectful studio behavior?