Tools of Ceramics
These tools come in an astounding variety of shapes, and they are useful in all sorts of hand-building.
The tools that come in an astounding variety of shapes, and are useful in all sorts of hand-building, are wooden modeling tools.
How do we clean our tools?
We clean our tools using a sponge.
How far back to pinch pots go?
Pinch pots date back almost 12,000 years. It is considered to be one of the first forms of creating art out of clay established.
What do we do at the sink after we are done with our projects?
We clean our hands at the sink.
Why is it important to wear an apron?
It is important to wear an Apron when making your piece to make sure your clothes do not get dirty.
These tools are handy for trimming clay and for use in hand-building.
The tools that are handy for trimming clay and are used in hand-building, are Ribbon, Loop, and Wire tools?
Why would we spray our clay with water before putting them away for the day?
We spray our clay with water so that the clay stays moist for the next use.
What was the purpose of pinch pots?
The purpose of pinch pots was to carry food and water.
What is the tool that helps potters absorb or distribute water during throwing?
The tool that helps potters absorb or distribute water during throwing is a sponge.
What happens to the project once it is “bone dry”?
Once your project is “bone dry” it gets fired in the kiln.
This tool is useful in cutting large lumps of clay and also in removing thrown ware from the potter's wheel.
The tool that is useful in cutting Large lumps of clay and also removing thrown ware from the potter’s wheel is a Cut-Off Wire.
What do we do to prepare the clay for optimal use?
We wedge the clay.
Where were pinch pots discovered?
Pinch pots were discovered in China.
What does ”Bone Dry” Refer to?
“Bone Dry” refers to clay which is ready to be fired. All the moisture is gone from the clay.
Where is glaze applied?
Glaze is applied to the clay or biscuit surface of the article.
This tool is used to neatly trim the top edges of pieces while they're on the wheel and for scoring slabs and coils when you're hand building pieces.
The tool used to neatly trim the top edges of pieces while they are on the wheel, and is used for scoring slabs and coils while you are hand building pieces is a potter’s needle.
What is score and slip?
Score and slip is a liquid mixture or slurry of clay and/or other materials suspended in water. Basically it’s like glue.
What was the original name of pinch pots?
(Hint: They were not called pinch pots)
They were originally called “Thumb Pots”
When is scoring done?
Scoring is done before brushing on slurry and joining the pieces together.
What is the temperature range in the kiln?
Temperatures range from 1,800 F to 2,400 F In the kiln.
These tools can help shape and smooth pots while they are being formed on the wheel.
The tools that can help shape and smooth pots while they are being formed on the wheel are ribs and scrapers.
Why can’t we wash our tools at the sink?
We can‘t wash our tools at the sink because the clay on the tools will go through the drain and clog it.
What is the first step to creating a pinch pot?
The first step is to find resources and sketches of what you want your pinch pot to look like.
What is wedging?
Wedging is what makes the clay more pliable, ensures a consistency and removes air pockets.
What is a kiln?
A kiln is a type of oven, that produces temperatures sufficient to complete some process, such as hardening, drying, or chemical changes.