Clay Preparation
The process of removing air bubbles in clay
Wedging
The method of using your thumb and fingers to create a pinch pot
Pinch & Pull Method
This tool is long and thin and is used to draw, carve or puncture into the clay
Potter's Needle
water and earth (soil, dirt, rocks)
liquidey stage of clay and acts like a glue
Slip
Cracking is caused by this:
Too much water, or drying out too quickly
To roll out a long rope of clay
Coil Method
Name the tool or metal press that is used to roll out an even-thickness flat piece of clay
Slab Roller
The machine used to heat and bake clay?
Kiln
At this stage Clay has perfect consistency to build and work with.
Plastic, or Pliable
True or False: Clay can be fired as soon as you are finished with your project
False - excess water may cause trapped steam and cause it to explode or crack in the kiln
The process of attaching clay pieces together
Score & Slip
A double-ended tool with rounded wires used to carve away clay
Ribbon or Loop Tool
The term used when clay has been fired once.
Bisque
At this stage, clay has lost some moisture and is best for building walls, or carving designs into.
Leather Hard
Why we use wet methods to clean the Ceramic Room (water and sponges/damp towels) & not dusting or sweeping.
Breathing in dry clay dust is hazardous to lung health
Flat pieces of clay often used to build clay structures or Tiles.
Slab Method
This sharp tool is best to cut out large pieces of clay.
Fettle Knife
The type of Clay we use in our Ceramics class
Earthenware
At this stage, clay has lost all moisture and you can no longer build, attach, or carve into it.
Bone Dry
To prevent greenware from drying when more time is needed to work
Plastic Bag to cover it and place with a damp paper towel
The method of using a potter's wheel to create a clay piece
Throwing
Use this can be used to dampen clay or smooth out surfaces.
Damp Sponge
A shiny, colorful glass-like surface after the 2nd firing.
Glaze
At this stage, a clay project has been formed but has not yet been fired.
Greenware