Tools and Techniques Flashcards
the process of kneading plastic clay in a circular motion to remove air pockets
wedging
a hand building method where a ball of clay in the plastic state is repeatedly pinched and turned between the thumb and four fingers to create a small pot or bowl
pinch technique
a hand building technique which utilizes rolls of clay or coil rope in the plastic state to build up walls that are then joined together
coil technique
a hand building method in which flat pieces of clay are joined together
slab technique
a hand forming method of construction where a ball of clay is hollowed out on a wheel
throwing technique
to scratch the surface of something to make it rough. This is used to join to pieces of clay to create one
score
the forming of ceramic pieces without the use of a wheel
hand building
a cabinet in which unfinished clay objects are stored to slow the drying process
damp box
a furnace for firing ceramic products
kiln
machine for grinding and mixing plastic clay
pug mill
a small portable turntable used for rotating pottery in any state in order to work on or decorate the pottery
bench wheel
a large piece of equipment that allows the artist to flatten out the clay evenly throughout
slab roller
part of the ceramic piece on which the main shape stands
foot
the bottom of a pot that has been cleaned of all glaze before firing
dry foot
the non-glossy surface quality of a completely fired form
matte
