Clay Toolbox
Don't ask Jack what colors these will turn or whether you can mix them. He doesn't know!
What are underglazes?
This is what clay is called prior to being fired the first time.
What is greenware?
This can cut clay at a 45, 30, or 60 degree angle for stronger attachments
What is a bevel?
This is where you recycle leather hard and dry clay.
What is the reclaim bucket?
The number of years Jack has taught at Field.
What is 11 years?
This machine is used to mix clay back into the correct consistency. It also helps remove excess air.
What is a pugmill?
This will happen when the bottom of a clay project is glazed when placed in the kiln.
What is stick to the shelf?
A mixture of clay and water used either for joining pieces or decorating clay surfaces.
What is slip?
Approximately how much does our clay shrink when it dries/is fired?
What is ~12%?
This is Ms. Postler's first name.
What is Jenna?
You can use this large piece of equipment to evenly flatten clay.
What is the slab roller?
This will happen to clay if it is not fully dry when fired.
What is crack/explode?
This is the type of mixture that we use in our glazes, and allows the glaze ingredients to disperse evenly in water.
What is a suspension?
What are templates?
The number of times Jack has attended Studio Day.
What is 24?
This must be done when joining pieces of clay together, especially clay that is of different dryness levels.
What is slipping and scoring?
When we fire the gas kiln, we use cones to help us determine when the firing is complete. These are the two things that cones help measure.
What is time and temperature?
The stage of clay that is the strongest and can hold it's shape under pressure.
What is leatherhard?
This is the most fragile stage of clay.
What is bone dry clay?
The year The Field School was founded.
What is 1972?
This is like a potter's wheel, but it is primarily used by hand-builders.
What is a banding wheel?
This type of firing involves creating an environment where there is an excess of gas/fuel, causing chemical reactions with the clay and glaze by removing oxygen molecules.
What is reduction firing?
This term describes clay's ability to stretch/mold into a new form/shape and hold that new form/shape.
What is plasticity?
This surface design technique involves mixing dish soap with an underglaze.
What is bubble glazing?
These are the names of Jack's dogs.
Who are Hickory and Mutsu?