Ceramics Flashcards
Raw Clay
Wet, fresh, and manageable clay.
Leather Hard
Clay that is dried enough to be stiff, but is still damp enough to accept other pieces.
Greenware
Ware that is ready to be fired.
Bisqueware
Ware that has been fired once.
Glazeware
Ware that has been glaze fired.
Hand-Building
Technique of building clay projects using only hands and simple tools.
Wedging
Method of kneading clay to remove all air pockets.
Score
A technique of making scratches in the surfaces of the clay.
Slip
Liquid clay used to attach two pieces of clay together (vinegar-water is a type of slip).
Kiln
A furnace built of heat-resistant material for firing clay.
Glaze
A coating that has been melted onto a clay surface by the use of heat.
Coil
Rolling out ropes of clay with your hand.