Ceramics Flashcards
1
Q
Raw clay
A
Wet, fresh, and manageable clay.
2
Q
Leather hard
A
Clay that is dry enough to be stiff, but is still damp enough to accept other pieces.
3
Q
Green ware.
A
Ware that is ready to be fired.
4
Q
Bisque ware
A
Ware that has been fired once
5
Q
Glaze ware
A
Ware that has been glaze fired
6
Q
Hand-building
A
Technique of building clay projects using only hands, and simple tools.
7
Q
Wedging
A
Method of kneading clay to remove all of the air pockets.
8
Q
Score
A
A technique of making scratches in the surface of the clay.
9
Q
Slip
A
Liquid clay used to attach 2 pieces of clay together (vinegar-water is a type of slip.)
10
Q
Kiln
A
A furnace built of heat resistant material for firing clay.
11
Q
Glaze
A
A coating that has been melted onto a clay surface by the use of heat.
12
Q
Coil
A
Rolling out ropes of clay with your hand.
