Stages of Clay
Clay that is used like glue to attach two other pieces of clay.
What is slip?
The technique that is best for beginners wanting to get familiar with the medium.
What is pinch?
scratch both pieces of clay where they are going to be joined together, add slip to those pieces then attach them together.
How do you scratch and attach/score two piece of clay?
No this will not be tolerated. Any student who doe this will be asked to clean up and work on an alternative assignment.
Can you throw clay?
dipping, spraying, and brushing.
What are different ways to apply glaze?
Clay that has been fired one time and is now ready to be glazed
What is bisqueware?
A flat piece of clay that is used to create interesting three dimensional sculptures.
What is a slab?
Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain, and Ball clay
What are the four main types of clay?
the sink
Where should clay never go?
in plastic bags so projects do not dry out.
Where should you store you unfinished clay?
the stage of clay that no longer has any water inside of the clay
snake like pieces of clay that are rolled out to be stacked on top of each other.
A technique used to remove all air bubbles and even out moisture in the clay.
What is wedging?
A tool/machine in the ceramics class that can burn you if you touch it while a firing is happening.
What is a kiln?
these devices should not be in the ceramic studio because it can cause damage if clay gets inside charging ports
Should phones/other technology be in the ceramic studio?
In this stage of clay it is the best time to trim and carve in designs.
What is Leather hard?
The technique used with a potters wheel.
through the decomposition of rock through erosion and the action of weathering
Clay tools
What should be used appropriately?
adds weight and can grow mold if left unattended
Why should clay be stored as dry clay?
Plastic
What is the stage where clay is the most flexible
Created through using a rolling pin
A mineral found in clay
what is feldspar?
Clean up your area.
What should you do at the end of class?
Plasticity
What makes clay different than mud?