Kiln
Stages of Clay
Clay Making Methods
Glaze
Clay Types
100
What is the machine called where clay goes to be fired?

Kiln

100

When clay is in its natural state it is called what?

Greenware


100

What is it called when you make something using your hands?

Hand-Made

100

Does glaze only come in one color?

No, there are many different colors and styles of glaze.

100

What color is Terra Cotta Clay?

Red/Orange/Brown

200

What happens to clay if it goes into the kiln before it is completely dry?

The piece will explode

200

When clay is completely dried out what is it called?

Bone Dry


200

What is a snake of clay called?

Coil

200

How do you apply glaze to a piece?

Paint brush

200

Name a type of clay that is gray?

Stoneware or earthenware

300

How hot does the Kiln get?

2,000 degrees

300

After clay has been in the kiln once it is called?

Bisqueware

300

What is a flat piece of clay called?

Slab


300

Is glaze the only way to decorate a piece of pottery?

No, you can use paint, markers, oil pastels and many other art supplies. 

300

Porcelain Clay is what color?

White

400

If a piece in the kiln explodes does it damage the kiln?

No. A piece exploding in the kiln will only damage the artwork itself. 

400

What is clay called after it has been fired with glaze?

Glazeware

400

When connecting two pieces of clay together, what do you have to do to ensure it will stick?

Score and Slip


400

What is glaze made up of?

Glaze is made of tiny pieces of glaze that melt onto your piece in the kiln making it shiny.

400

What is Clay made of?

Dirt and Water

500

How long does a clay firing take?

24 Hours to complete the entire cycle

500

How long does clay last after it has been in fired?

Forever

500

What is it called when you create a clay piece on a potters wheel?

Wheel Thrown

500

What happens if there is glaze on the bottom of your piece, and it goes into the kiln?

The glaze will melt to the shelf, making your clay piece impossible to remove.
500

What are some items that need to be removed from clay, prior to being able to work with it?

Sticks, stones, shells