The number of coats depends on the glaze. Always leave the bottom 1/2 inch clear.
How do you apply Cone 5 glazes?
100
A mixture of water and clay used to attach clay together
What is Slip?
100
This is used to even the rim of a wheel thrown piece by slicing the clay with its pointy end. It is also a good tool to poke your eye out with.
What is a needle tool?
100
After you score and slip, you should _____________ to ensure a good bond.
What is blend?
100
You gently push the wall with one finger and provide support with the other. It is very important to use a slower speed when doing this step.
What is SHAPING THE WALLS?
200
paint 3 thick layers all over
How do you apply Cone 06 glazes?
200
This is done to remove air bubbles and make your clay consistent.
What is wedging?
200
This helps to center a piece of clay and even out the walls because of it's 90 degree angle
What is a wooden rib tool?
200
This is a snake-like or rope-like shape of clay.
What is a coil?
200
This is when you create a hole in the center.
What is OPEN YOUR CLAY?
300
put 1/2 inch coat of wax on bottom and dip the piece in the glaze once.
How do you apply cone 10 glazes?
300
The term that refers to clay that has been fire once.
What is bisque ware?
300
This is the board you throw or build on
What is a bat?
300
This is when you remove clay from your sculpture or vessel.
What is subtractive sculpture?
300
It is important to use water and a high speed.
What is CENTERING YOUR CLAY?
400
This is important to do after the bisque fire and before you glaze.
What is wash your piece?
400
This is the large oven used to fire your pieces.
What is a kiln?
400
This tool is the first tool you use to trim clay off of your wheel-thrown pieces
What is a ribbon tool?
400
The technique of building with flat pieces of clay.
What is slab-construction?
400
The affectionate term Ms. Schmidt uses for using two hands opposite each other when pulling and shaping walls.
What is "best buds"?
500
These are great for detail painting because they will not drip.
What are Cone 06 glazes?
500
This clay is between wet clay and bone dry clay. It is good for subtractive sculpture like carving or trimming.
What is leather hard?
500
This tool has a pointy end and a rounded end. It's sharp end is good for thinning out the bottom of a wet wheel-thrown piece. It can also be used to mold hand-build pieces.
What is a wood modeling tool?
500
This is the simple method of squeezing the clay with your fingers
What is pinching?
500
This is the step where you create a flat bottom to your piece.