Sculpture/Clay Flashcards

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KILN

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structure built to fire clay at high temperatures

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SLIP

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made by combing clay and water and is used to “glue” or bind two leatherhard pieces of clay together

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BONE-DRY

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the stage of drying when moisture in the clay body has evaporated so the clay no longer feels cold

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BISQUEWARE

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clay piece after first firing, ready for glazing

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GLAZE

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liquid glass that is applied to BISQUEWARE

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ARMATURE

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the base for sculpture that the outer media is applied to, and gives the sculpture it’s beginning shape

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WEDGING

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way of improving the workability if clay by reforming the mixture to make it homogeneous and even in texture while eliminating air bubbles

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FIRE

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heating pottery and clay sculpture to a temperature high enough to render it hard and durable

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PAPER-MÂCHÉ

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sculpture technique that involves dipping strips of paper into a paste, laying it over an armature, and allowing it to dry to a hard state

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LEATHERHARD

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GREENWARE

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Jk

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