Dust
Why should we avoid dry sweeping in class?
To prevent dust from being brushed up into the air
What should we use to wipe our tables down?
Sponge + Towel
What kind of clothing should we wear when we work with clay?
Clothes we don't mind getting dirty / or an apron
Where are the plastic bags?
Under the rolling pins/ cabinet on the side of the room
Fresh clay out of the bag is called...
Plastic
Why shouldn't we eat in class when working with clay?
You can ingest clay particles that land on your food from the air
Where should we clean our tools?
In the sink/water bucket
How can we prepare our work area before we make artwork for the day?
Get a cup for water and tools, make sure the table is clear as well
How should we wrap our pieces to continue working on them later?
Airtight in plastic
The 2nd stage of clay that is starting to dry, but is still good to carve is called...
Leather Hard
Why should we dry the tables and counters down with a towel after we wipe them?
To capture all the dust/prevent streaks
How should we handle clay that gets on our clothing?
Get as much off with a wet sponge as you can, then take it home to wash.
How can we prevent long hair from getting into the clay
Tie it up
If our artwork is finished, where should we place it?
On the firing cart to go to the kiln
The driest and most delicate stage of clay before a firing is...
Bone dry
What is the name of the particle in the clay that can cause lung disease?
Silica
Why should we avoid letting clay go down the drain?
Clogs + Expensive to repair
Why should we avoid getting manicures while taking ceramics class?
The clay will ruin it
How should we handle our bone dry artwork?
VERY CAREFULLY
What is the liquid glassy coating that goes on the clay after it is fired called?
Glaze
What is the name of the lung disease caused by breathing in clay dust for many years?
Silicosis
Where do we dump clay water when we are cleaning our water bowls after a day of clay?
What are the materials needed to work on the wheel?
Bucket of water + Sponge + Clay + Bat
Where will our artwork be found once it is fired and removed from the kiln?
On the shelves near the kiln room.
What is the name of the first firing of clay after it is bone dry?
Bisque