Ceramics Flashcards
0
Q
Why do we wedge clay?
A
Unifies moisture and gives it an even texture
1
Q
What is clay made of?
A
Eroded particles of earth, consists of hydrated silicates of aluminum
2
Q
Why might a piece of clay explode in the kiln?
A
It was not wedged or was not kneaded.
3
Q
Fettling knife
A
Used for cutting
4
Q
Loop tool
A
Used to remove excess clay
5
Q
Kiln
A
Used to fire the clay
6
Q
Modeling tool
A
Used for sculpting and building
7
Q
Rolling pin
A
Used to roll out sheets of clay
8
Q
Rib
A
Used to smooth out the clay
9
Q
Needle tool
A
Used for intricate detail
10
Q
What is scoring clay?
A
Putting marks in the clay
11
Q
What is slipping clay?
A
Putting water on the clay
12
Q
What is compressing clay?
A
Putting pieces of clay together
13
Q
Cool
A
Rolling clay into dowel shapes
14
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Slab
A
Rolling the clay out with a rolling pin into a flat sheet
