Ceramics Flashcards
1
Q
Raw clay
A
Wet, fresh and manageable clay
2
Q
Leather hard
A
Clay that is dried enough to be stiff, but is still damp to accept new pieces.
3
Q
Green ware
A
Ware that is ready to be fired
4
Q
Bisqueware
A
Ware that has been fired once
5
Q
Glazeware
A
Ware that has been glazed fired
6
Q
Hand- building
A
Technique of building clay projects using only hands, and simple tools
7
Q
Coil
A
Rolling out ropes of clay with your hand
8
Q
Score
A
A technique of making scratches in the surface of the clay.
9
Q
Slip
A
Liquid clay used to attach two 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
Wedging
A
Method of kneading clay to remove all the air pockets.
