Studio Rules
Can clay go in the sink?
No
What tool is used to cut clay?
Fettling Knife
What material is clay made from?
Earth / natural materials
What is a kiln?
A special oven for clay
Your clay cracks. What is one possible reason?
Too dry / too thick
Where does scrap clay go?
Reclaim bucket/ Recycle bin
What tool smooths slabs and edges?
Rib
What happens if clay dries too fast?
It cracks
Can you touch someone else’s ceramic work without permission?
No
Your appliqué falls off. What went wrong?
Didn’t score, slip, or compress
When should you clean your table?
As you work and at the end
What tool removes clay?
Loop tool
What stage is clay in when we are building?
Wet / plastic
What should you do if a tool breaks or something spills?
Tell the teacher immediately
Your slab warps. Why?
Uneven thickness or drying
What should you do if something breaks or spills?
Tell the teacher immediately
What tool adds water or smooths gently?
Sponge
Why do we keep clay covered when not using it?
So it doesn’t dry out
How is Clay harmful?
give cancer, raspatory problems, and or rashes.
Your piece breaks. What should you do?
Tell the teacher / fix while wet
Where do backpacks belong during class?
Lockers at all times
How do you make slip?
clay and water
What does “compress” mean?
Pressing clay to strengthen it
How do you know the Kiln is on?
Doors, Its closed, Teacher says so, or its beeping.
Why do we keep clay covered when not using it?
So it doesn’t dry out